Benfica vs Sporting CP Prediction and Tips | 25/05/2025
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Benfica vs Sporting Preview
Two of Portugal’s biggest clubs meet once again in the final of the Portugal Cup, with both sides coming into this clash in excellent form. Sporting finished top of the Primeira Liga with 82 points, just edging past second-placed Benfica who ended on 80 points.
Benfica are unbeaten in their last six matches, showing attacking flair with 17 goals scored (2.83 per game) and keeping three clean sheets.
Sporting have been equally impressive. They’re on a six-game unbeaten run themselves, winning five and drawing once, with 15 goals scored (2.5 per game).
Benfica vs Sporting Head-To-Head and Key Stats
Head-to-Head:
- Last 2 meetings have all ended in draws.
- 3 of the last 4 matches between them ended with under 2.5 goals.
- Benfica have won 28 of 68 historical meetings; Sporting have won 20; 20 draws.
Key Stats:
- Benfica average 2.46 goals per match this season; Sporting average 2.29.
- Both teams are scoring frequently: Benfica have 150 goals in 61 games; Sporting have 128 in 56.
- Benfica have kept 28 clean sheets (46%); Sporting 23 (41%).
- BTTS has occurred in 55% of Sporting’s games and 46% of Benfica’s.
- Over 2.5 goals in 66% of Benfica’s matches and 64% of Sporting’s.
Benfica vs Sporting Prediction
We are backing a 2-1 victory for Benfica. Both sides are in strong form, and recent history suggests a cautious affair, with many of their past clashes ending in draws and under 2.5 goals. However, with the firepower each team possesses, a narrow win seems likely.
Prediction: Benfica 2-1 Sporting
Benfica vs Sporting Betting Tips & Odds
- Both Teams to Score – Yes – 1.59
- Over 2.5 Goals – 1.76
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