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Liga Portugal: Sporting CP vs Benfica – Predictions & Odds

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Our betting experts preview the Liga Portugal match between Sporting CP and Benfica and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Sporting CP take on Benfica for a match in the Liga Portugal bwin on Sunday at Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Benfica enjoy the view from the top of the table with 83 points after 32 league matches this season. Meanwhile, Sporting CP find themselves positioned as number 4 in the Liga with 70 points following 32 rounds.

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Sporting CP Form

In their last three outings, Sporting CP won 2-1 against Famalicao, beat Pacos de Ferreira by 0-4 and hammered Maritimo 2-1. The Lions showed little mercy in their past six matches at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, of which they won five and drew once. Going undefeated, they hit the target 13 times, while letting in three themselves.

Benfica Form

In their last three matches, Benfica first beat Gil Vicente 0-2, then Braga by 1-0 and finally Portimonense by 1-5. The Eagles picked up five wins from a possible six on their recent travels in the Liga, while scoring 13 and conceding two goals. They also lost once while drawing none.

Sporting CP vs Benfica Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Sporting CP and Benfica. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Sporting CP have not lost 19 of the last 21 matches
  • Sporting CP have scored in 22 of the last 24 home matches
  • Sporting CP have not lost 16 of the last 18 home matches
  • Sporting CP have scored in 19 of the last 21 matches
  • In 12 of the last 14 Sporting CP home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Benfica have scored in 22 of the last 24 matches
  • Benfica have scored in 20 of the last 22 away matches
  • Benfica have not lost 11 of the last 13 away matches
  • Benfica have won 3 of the last 4 matches without conceding a goal
  • Benfica have won the last 4 matches in a row

Sporting CP vs Benfica – Players in Form

It has been a great season for Goncalo Ramos who bagged 18 for his club so far and bringing that kind of form to the table is crucial for the success of Benfica.

Sporting CP vs Benfica Betting Tips

Full-time result

Sporting CP racked up five wins from a possible 10 across all tournaments at Estadio Jose Alvalade, drew four and lost one. Benfica won seven of their previous 10 away, drew two and lost one time. Amazingly, Sporting CP are on a streak of 12 matches without defeat. The Lions didn’t lose any of their previous 6 matches at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Benfica have 4 wins on the trot.

Both teams to score

Sporting CP scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Benfica scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Benfica have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than seven times in their previous 10 outings. Sporting CP scored the first goal of the game in six of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Sporting CP’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They scored an average of 1.9 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Benfica played across all tournaments. They scored 1.9 times on average in the process.

Match predictions: Sporting CP vs Benfica

To sum up, the upcoming match between Sporting CP and Benfica seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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