Sporting CP vs Benfica — Liga Portugal Match Preview
Sporting CP face Benfica in Liga Portugal at Estádio José Alvalade, kicking off on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 05:00 PM UTC.
Match facts
Half-time: Sporting CP 0-1 Benfica. Corners: Sporting CP 3-52 Benfica (55 total).
Sporting CP sit 3rd in the Liga Portugal table with 18 points from 8 games (5W 3D 0L), while Benfica are 2nd with 19 points (6W 1D 1L).
Recent Form
Sporting CP recent form: WDDLL.
- W 1-0 vs Preston (A, 2026-10-10)
- D 2-2 vs West Ham (H, 2026-09-19)
- D 2-2 vs Middlesbrough (A, 2026-09-15)
- L 1-3 vs Blackburn (A, 2026-09-12)
- L 0-1 vs Newcastle (H, 2026-09-08)
Benfica recent form: LWDDL.
- L 0-2 vs Teuta Durrës (A, 2026-10-10)
- W 4-1 vs Naftëtari Kuçovë (H, 2026-10-06)
- D 1-1 vs Vora (A, 2026-09-19)
- D 1-1 vs Tirana (H, 2026-09-11)
- L 1-2 vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë (A, 2026-09-04)
Head-to-Head Record
In 10 previous meetings, Sporting CP have won 4 times, Benfica have won 3 times, and 3 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 2.6 goals per game. Both teams scored in 80% of H2H meetings.
- 2026-05-01 19:30:00: Sporting CP B 0-1 Benfica B (Segunda Liga (Portugal))
- 2026-04-19 17:00:00: Sporting CP 1-2 Benfica (Liga Portugal)
- 2025-12-05 20:15:00: Benfica 1-1 Sporting CP (Liga Portugal (Portugal))
Sporting CP vs Benfica head-to-head
Upcoming fixtures
Sporting CP upcoming matches
- Millwall vs Swansea — Tue, Oct 13 (Championship)
- Millwall vs Lincoln — Sat, Oct 17 (Championship)
- Portsmouth vs Millwall — Sat, Oct 24 (Championship)
Benfica upcoming matches
- Skenderbeu Korce vs AF Elbasani — Sat, Oct 17 (Superliga)
- Partizani vs Skenderbeu Korce — Sat, Oct 24 (Superliga)
- Skenderbeu Korce vs Laci — Wed, Oct 28 (Superliga)
Season Statistics
Sporting CP: 1.2 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.6 Goals Conceded (Avg), 1 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.
Benfica: 1.4 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.4 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 80% BTTS Rate.
Match Statistics
Possession: Sporting CP 61% - 39% Benfica. Total Shots: Sporting CP 19 - 14 Benfica. Shots on Target: Sporting CP 6 - 5 Benfica. Corners: Sporting CP 3 - 8 Benfica. Fouls: Sporting CP 13 - 8 Benfica. Offsides: Sporting CP 1 - 1 Benfica. Saves: Sporting CP 3 - 5 Benfica
Match events
- 16' — Penalty — Sporting CP Francisco Trincão
- 27' — Penalty — Benfica A. Schjelderup
- 36' — Yellow card — Sporting CP Morten Hjulmand
- 53' — Yellow card — Sporting CP Rui Silva
- 60' — Substitution — Sporting CP O. Diomande
- 61' — Substitution — Sporting CP E. Quaresma
- 68' — Substitution — Sporting CP Pote
- 72' — Goal — Sporting CP H. Morita
Sporting CP vs Benfica match predictions
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Team Comparison: Sporting CP vs Benfica
Sporting CP have 63% win rate this season (5W-3D-2L), averaging 2.5 goals per game. Clean sheets: 1. BTTS rate: 60%.
Benfica have 75% win rate this season (6W-1D-1L), averaging 3 goals per game. Clean sheets: 0. BTTS rate: 80%.
Prediction insight: Draw or close match. BTTS: Yes likely. Goals: Could go either way. Confidence: Low.
H2H Summary: 10 meetings. Sporting CP 4 wins (40%), Benfica 3 wins (30%), 3 draws. Avg 2.6 goals/game. BTTS: 80%. Over 2.5: 60%. Last winner: Benfica.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of Sporting CP vs Benfica?
Sporting CP 1-2 Benfica in the Liga Portugal on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Estádio José Alvalade.
What is the head-to-head record between Sporting CP and Benfica?
In 10 previous meetings, Sporting CP won 4 times, Benfica won 3 times, and 3 matches ended in a draw. The average goals per game is 2.6.
How are Sporting CP and Benfica performing this season?
Sporting CP have a 63% win rate this season (5W-3D-2L), while Benfica have a 75% win rate (6W-1D-1L).
Where are Sporting CP and Benfica in the Liga Portugal table?
Sporting CP sit 3th with 18 points. Benfica sit 2th with 19 points.
Is BTTS or over 2.5 likely in Sporting CP vs Benfica?
Based on recent form, both teams to score is around 70% and over 2.5 goals is around 50% for Sporting CP vs Benfica.
Where can I get predictions for Sporting CP vs Benfica?
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