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 – Benfica vs Nacional
Benfica will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Nacional on April 12. In that match, Benfica recorded 58% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Benfica | 58% | 13 (6) | 3.42 | 79 |
 Nacional | 42% | 5 (5) | 0.25 | 18 |
Sporting vs Benfica Stats
Key Stats
| Sporting | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.64 |
| 0.33 | Defence Strength | 0.46 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
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 0.9 conceded per game.
Sporting 23-9
Benfica 18-9
What are the odds for this match?
Sporting to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.5
Benfica to win: @3.3