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 – Nacional vs Benfica

Benfica must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Nacional in their last outing. In that match, Benfica recorded 70% possession, firing 18 shots at goal, with 10 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Nacional	30%	5 (2)	0.49	25
Benfica	70%	18 (10)	2.61	108

Sporting's Last Match – Sporting vs Estrela

Sporting will want to continue their winning form after a 4-0 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Estrela, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Sporting saw 63% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 6 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Sporting	63%	10 (6)	2.65	41
Estrela	37%	4 (3)	0.11	21

Benfica vs Sporting Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Benfica are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Sporting average 2.8 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.

Benfica Fixtures

Sporting Fixtures