Lisbon Derby: Sporting vs Benfica Betting Predictions & Winning Tips (Liga Portugal 2024/25, December 29)

Sporting vs Benfica: Key Info About 2024/25 Liga Portugal Match

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Starting from their UCL loss against Arsenal, Sporting has lost four consecutive matches. However, they regained form with two victories and one draw. Can they win the derby?

Sporting vs Benfica Odds

Legal soccer bookmakers in 2025 favor Sporting for a home win at 2.15 (7/6) odds. Benfica has odds of 3.00 (2/1) to win this game. Sporting vs Benfica odds for a draw are currently available at 3.50 (5/2).

Sporting to Win

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2.15 (7/6)

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4.9

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4.6

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4.4

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Draw

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3.50 (5/2)

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4.9

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4.6

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4.4

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Benfica to Win

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3.00 (2/1)

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4.9

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4.6

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4.4

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SCP – BEN: H2H

Benfica have won just one of their last five meetings with Sporting in all competitions. The hosts have won twice with two draws.

• Sporting 2-1 Benfica (6 April 2024)
• Benfica 2-2 Sporting (2 April 2024)
• Sporting 2-1 Benfica (29 April 2024)
• Benfica 2-1 Sporting (12 November 2023)
• Sporting 2-2 Benfica (21 May 2023)

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Sporting Lisbon CP

Sporting have struggled for consistency under new coach João Pereira but remain atop the Primeira Liga table. The Lions were flawless under Rúben Amorim, winning every league match before his departure to Manchester United in November. Since then, they’ve lost twice in the league and twice in other competitions.

However, they recently regained momentum with a 3-2 league win over Boavista and a 2-1 extra-time victory against Santa Clara to secure a Taca de Portugal quarter-final spot. They also drew 0:0 with Gil Vecente on Monday night. Pereira’s side may need a win this weekend to stay top of the table heading into 2025. Regardless of the outcome, Sporting remains a favorite to retain their title, according to our Liga Portugal 24/25 betting tips.

Sporting faces a selection crisis with Esgaio and St. Juste suspended. Inácio remains doubtful, while injuries sideline Goncalves, Santos, Braganca, and Morita.

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SL Benfica

Benfica are in impressive form and firmly in the title race. The Eagles are second in the Primeira Liga with 35 points from 14 matches. On Thursday, Angel Di Maria’s second-half brace secured a crucial win over Nacional, bringing them within two points of leaders Sporting.

Unbeaten in the league since August, they will aim to secure a positive result on Sunday. A victory away to Sporting would see them leapfrog their rivals and claim the top spot.

Prestianni is back from injury, but Sanches and Gouveia remain doubtful for the derby. Di Maria, who was substituted in his last game, faces a fitness assessment.

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Betting Predictions For Sporting vs Benfica

Here are our Sporting vs Benfica betting predictions:

Benfica To Win @ 3.00 (2/1)

Since Amorim’s departure, Sporting have struggled to replicate their early-season brilliance. Successive league losses to Santa Clara and Moreirense highlight a significant dip in form. They also drew their most recent league game against Gil Vicente. In contrast, Benfica are thriving this season, with their only loss coming in the opening match against Famalicão. Since then, they’ve won 11 games and drawn twice, positioning themselves strongly to secure an away victory against a faltering Sporting side.

Total Goals – Over 2.5 @ 1.63 (2/3)

The stakes couldn’t be higher as both teams eye the league summit, which should fuel an aggressive attacking mindset. This offensive approach sets the stage for what could be a high-scoring derby. History supports this projection, as their previous six meetings have each produced more than two goals. Sporting’s recent form further reinforces the trend, with five of their last seven Liga Portugal matches exceeding 2.5 goals. All signs point to another goal-rich encounter this Sunday. The best bookies in Portugal priced this option at 1.63 (1/2) odds.

Benfica To Score Over 1.5 Goals @ 2.24 (5/4)

Benfica, the third-highest scorers in the Primeira Liga with 34 goals, have netted 29 times in their last 10 matches, averaging 2.9 goals per game. Eight of those games saw them score over 1.5 goals. Their rise in performances has conceded with the return of Angel Di Maria. His vision, consistency, and determination have made him a key figure in their attack. It’s also crucial to note that Sporting has conceded over 1.5 goals in three of their last six league matches. Given this trend, Benfica will likely score at least two goals in this match.