Benfica
Sporting Lisbon
Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction
Why we picked this for Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon
For this Primeira Liga fixture we go with Under 2.5 goals for Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon, at 96% confidence. In their last 5 matches, Benfica's games produced 3.4 goals on average, 3 of them over 2.5. Sporting Lisbon's games averaged 2.0, with 1 of 5 over the line. Current form is what points us towards Under 2.5.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 2 of their last 5 meetings finished under 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 96%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 4-3. The pick lost.
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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 5 meetings
Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2021 | Sporting Lisbon | Benfica | 1-0 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Jul 25, 2020 | Benfica | Sporting Lisbon | 2-1 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Jan 17, 2020 | Sporting Lisbon | Benfica | 0-2 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Aug 04, 2019 | Benfica | Sporting Lisbon | 5-0 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Feb 03, 2019 | Sporting Lisbon | Benfica | 2-4 | Over 2.5✕ |