Our Benfica vs Sporting Prediction: 2-1
Benfica vs Sporting in the Portugal Cup is scheduled for an 17:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday May 25, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet 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 – Braga vs Benfica
Benfica will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Portugal Primeira Liga draw against Braga on May 17. In that match, Benfica recorded 59% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Braga | 41% | 15 (8) | 1.86 | 38 |
 Benfica | 59% | 9 (2) | 1.34 | 68 |
Sporting's Last Match – Sporting vs Guimaraes
Determined to maintain their recent success, Sporting must win following their 2-0 Portugal Primeira Liga victory against Guimaraes on May 17. In that match, Sporting controlled 54% of possession and managed 15 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sporting | 54% | 15 (7) | 2.18 | 53 |
 Guimaraes | 46% | 3 (0) | 0.04 | 17 |
Benfica vs Sporting Stats
Key Stats
| Benfica | Sporting | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.05 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.32 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 3.1 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benfica are averaging 3.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Sporting average 2.2 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.
Benfica 31-8
Sporting 22-5
What are the odds for this match?
Benfica to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.4
Sporting to win: @3.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9