Sporting CP vs Benfica Prediction

Primeira Liga · Sun 19 Apr 2026
Portugal flag Portugal : Primeira Liga
Sporting CPLLWWW
18:00
⏳ Result pending · Sun 19 Apr
BenficaWWWWW
Kick-offSun 19 Apr, 18:00
Our tip1 @ 2.12
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Sporting CPLLWWW
03 Nov 26AShakhtar Donetsk1 - 0UEFA Champions League
30 Oct 26ACasa Pia2 - 0Primeira Liga
27 Oct 26HMaritimo2 - 1Taça da Liga
25 Oct 26HAcademico Viseu1 - 2Primeira Liga
21 Oct 26HLask Linz2 - 3UEFA Champions League
BenficaWWWWW
05 Nov 26HLech Poznan3 - 1UEFA Europa League
02 Nov 26HAlverca1 - 0Primeira Liga
29 Oct 26HGIL Vicente4 - 1Taça da Liga
26 Oct 26ASanta Clara2 - 1Primeira Liga
22 Oct 26AOmonia Nicosia4 - 1UEFA Europa League

Head to head

Full head to head: Sporting CP vs Benfica →

Our prediction

Sporting CP to win

@ 2.12
Double chance
12  •  Sporting CP or Benfica
@ 1.25
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.57
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips in Primeira Ligalast 30 days
23/3468%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
80%
Over 2.5: 57%Under 2.5: 43%
Expected goals
1.72Sporting CP
2.96Total
1.24Benfica

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 10% @ 6.00
2 – 1 Sporting CP win 9% @ 7.00 Our pick
1 – 0 Sporting CP win 8% @ 7.50
1 – 2 Benfica win 7% @ 9.00
0 – 0 Draw 7% @ 9.50

Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Sporting CP46%
Draw17%
Benfica37%

Odds (1X2)

12.12
X3.50
23.20

Sporting CP vs Benfica preview

Sporting CP host Benfica in the Primeira Liga (Portugal) on Sunday 19 April 2026 at 18:00 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives Sporting CP a 46% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Benfica 37%. That makes our pick Sporting CP to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.12. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Sporting CP or Benfica) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.

Goals: we expect about 3.0 goals (1.7 for Sporting CP, 1.2 for Benfica). The chance of three or more goals is 57%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence).

Form and head to head

Sporting CP have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-W-W-W), scoring 8 and conceding 6. Benfica have 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-W-W-W), scoring 14 and conceding 4. In the table, Sporting CP are 3rd with 24 points and Benfica are 2nd with 28 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Sporting CP vs Benfica?

Our prediction is Sporting CP to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.12. Win chances: Sporting CP 46%, draw 17%, Benfica 37%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Sporting CP vs Benfica?

We expect about 3.0 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 57%).

What time is Sporting CP vs Benfica?

Sporting CP vs Benfica (Primeira Liga) kicks off on Sunday 19 April 2026 at 18:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Sporting CP vs Benfica?

The double chance 12 (Sporting CP or Benfica) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

Primeira Liga table

Sporting CP3rd24 pts
Benfica2nd28 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 FC Porto 111100 2233
2 Benfica 11911 2028
3 Sporting CP 11731 1324
4 Santa Clara 11632 821
5 Arouca 11623 520
6 Academico Viseu 11623 220
7 GIL Vicente 11533 218
8 SC Braga 11524 217
9 Moreirense 11425 -514
10 Famalicao 11344 113
11 Alverca 11335 -112
12 Estrela 11245 -510
13 Nacional 11317 -810
14 Vitória SC 11236 -19
15 Maritimo 10226 -128
16 Casa Pia 11227 -148
17 Rio Ave 11218 -157
18 Estoril 10028 -142