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

Our Benfica vs Sporting Prediction: 1-2

Benfica vs Sporting in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 20:15 GMT kick-off on Friday December 5, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.

This Benfica vs Sporting 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

Benfica's Last Match – Benfica vs Casa Pia

Benfica must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 Portugal Primeira Liga draw against Casa Pia on November 9. In that match, Benfica recorded 66% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 7 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Benfica	66%	12 (7)	2.05	79
Casa Pia	34%	4 (4)	1.27	19

Sporting's Last Match – Santa Clara vs Sporting

Sporting will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Santa Clara, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Sporting saw 74% of the ball and created 15 goal attempts, with 6 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Santa Clara	26%	4 (2)	0.74	24
Sporting	74%	15 (6)	1.67	93

Benfica vs Sporting Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Benfica are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Sporting average 2.1 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.

Benfica Fixtures

Sporting Fixtures