Sporting Lisbon
Benfica
Sporting Lisbon vs Benfica Prediction
Why we picked this for Sporting Lisbon vs Benfica
Our pick for Sporting Lisbon vs Benfica in Primeira Liga is Over 2.5 goals, with 96% confidence. Recent form: 3 of Sporting Lisbon's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (2.2 goals per game in total), against 2 of 5 for Benfica (3.4 per game). Recent form is split here (5 of 10 games went over 2.5), so it doesn't settle the call on its own.
Past meetings don't back this call, with just 0 of the last 3 head-to-heads ending over 2.5. Recent form weighs more heavily than older fixtures, which is why the pick stands. A confidence of 96% means the recent numbers clearly point to Over 2.5. The match ended 2-4, so Over 2.5 landed.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 3 meetings
Sporting Lisbon vs Benfica, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2018 | Benfica | Sporting Lisbon | 1-1 | Under 2.5✕ |
| May 05, 2018 | Sporting Lisbon | Benfica | 0-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Jan 03, 2018 | Benfica | Sporting Lisbon | 1-1 | Under 2.5✕ |