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Portugal Primeira Liga - Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
The biggest game of the Primeira Liga season so far will take place on Sunday 12th November when Benfica face Sporting Lisbon at the Estádio da Luz. Sporting go into the game in top spot, three points ahead of Benfica in second and could create a significant gap between them and their nearest rivals with a victory. On the flip side, Benfica could go level on points with a win of their own. Ahead of the crunch match, check out these football betting tips relating to the fixture.
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Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon prediction & free betting tips
This is a real clash of the titans in Portugal and it's an incredibly tough match to call. Benfica may be the reigning champions but Sporting Lisbon are deservedly leading the way this season as they have been the best team in the division in every aspect. This should be a game full of quality so expect both teams to get on the scoresheet as an absolute minimum.
For more, check out our dedicated Primeira Liga betting tips.
Sporting Libson to win
- Sporting Lisbon have won their last six matches in the league.
- Sporting Lisbon have dropped only two points all season in the Primeira Liga.
- Benfica lost on Wednesday night in the Champions League in an away tie while Sporting Lisbon played at home in Europe.
BTTS
- Sporting Lisbon and Benfica and 2nd and 4th, respectively in terms of goals scored in the league this season.
- There have 15 goals scored in Sporting Lisbon's last four league fixtures.
- Both teams have scored in five of the last six fixtures between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon.
Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon odds, H2H stats, and recent form
Head to Head
21/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Sporting
Benfica
2
2
15/01/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Benfica
Sporting
2
2
17/04/22
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Sporting
Benfica
0
2
29/01/22
Portugal League Cup Portugal
Benfica
Sporting
1
2
03/12/21
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Benfica
Sporting
1
3
Last Five - Benfica
25/11/23
Portugal Cup Portugal
Famalicao
Benfica
0
2
W
12/11/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Sporting
Benfica
1
2
W
08/11/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Real Sociedad
Benfica
3
1
L
04/11/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Chaves
Benfica
0
2
W
31/10/23
Portugal League Cup Portugal
Arouca
Benfica
0
2
W
Last Five - Sporting
26/11/23
Portugal Cup Portugal
Dumiense
Sporting
0
8
W
12/11/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Benfica
Sporting
2
1
L
09/11/23
UEFA Europa League UEL
Rakow Czestochowa
Sporting
1
2
W
05/11/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Estrela
Sporting
2
3
W
02/11/23
Portugal League Cup Portugal
SC Farense
Sporting
2
4
W
Benfica odds: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
Draw odds: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
Sporting Lisbon odds: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
The bookmakers are leaning towards a Benfica victory here with the probability of a home win currently standing at 46.5%. That doesn't mean that other results are impossible, though, with the probability of an away currently standing at 33.3%.
Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon lineups and latest team news
Benfica
Benfica are looking to retain their title this and they haven't fared too badly so far despite losing Enzo Fernandez last January and Goncalo Ramos for big money in the summer. Despite that, the injury list is beginning to pile up somewhat and the squad is looking thin on the ground, something that isn't ideal on the back of an away Champions League tie.
Juan Bernat picked up an adductor injury in the week which has ruled him out of this one while the likes of Orkun Kokcu, David Neres and Alexander Bah all remain longer-term absentees.
Predicted lineup
Trubin – Aursnes, Otamendi, Silva, Morato, Neves – Mario, Luis – Di Maria, Guedes, Silva
Sporting Lisbon
Under the guidance of exciting young coach Ruben Amorim, Sporting Lisbon are on track to win their second league title in four years after a blistering start to the campaign.
While their form has been impressive, it must be acknowledged that they have been fortunate with injuries which has allowed Amorim to establish a consistent starting eleven.
The only absentee for the game against Benfica is Geny Centamo, who has been missing for around a month now. Aside from that, Amorim will have to assess his squad after their Thursday night exerts before settling on his chosen eleven.
Predicted lineup
Adan – Essugo, Diomande, Coates, Inacio, Rei – Hjulmand, Braganca – Goncalves, Gyokeres, Edwards
Starting lineups
The starting lineups will be announced an hour before the match starts via official club channels.
Benfica
Sporting
