Sporting vs Benfica Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Sporting vs Benfica Prediction: 1-1

Sporting vs Benfica in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 19, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.

This Sporting vs Benfica prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Sporting's Last Match – Estrela vs Sporting

Sporting will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Portugal Primeira Liga success over Estrela on April 11. In that match, Sporting controlled 67% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Estrela	33%	6 (2)	0.37	27
Sporting	67%	3 (1)	0.66	66

Benfica's Last Match – Casa Pia vs Benfica

Benfica will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Portugal Primeira Liga draw with Casa Pia on April 6. In that match, Benfica recorded 78% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 4 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Casa Pia	22%	2 (2)	0.35	25
Benfica	78%	11 (4)	1.67	75

Sporting vs Benfica Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Sporting are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Benfica average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.

Sporting Fixtures

Benfica Fixtures