Benfica vs Sporting CP – On Sunday evening at Estadio da Luz, the most important derby in Portugal will take place between bitter rivals from Lisbon.

Benfica are in a significantly stronger position heading into the derby. They are also viewed as significant favorites by bookmakers. However, there are never actual favorites in these situations. Nonetheless, Sporting CP’s performance was lackluster in last week’s 1-0 loss to Maritimo.

On that occasion, Ruben Amorim’s troops failed to record more than a single shot on goal. As a result of Benfica’s victory over Portimonense, Sporting CP are currently up to twelve points behind their archrivals at the top of the Primeira Liga rankings.

The defeat against Maritimo came out of nowhere for Amorim and his team, as Sporting had performed admirably in December’s League Cup contests.

Last month, Sporting defeated Maritimo and Braga by identical 5-0 scores. On December 29 at Estadio Jose Slvalade, they demonstrated their form by defeating Pacos de Ferreira by a score of 3-0.

It would be highly fascinating to watch if the team’s recent loss to Maritimo will effect its performance in a crucial match against bitter local rivals.

Sporting CP will face a formidable challenge today, as Benfica have yet to commit an error at Estadio do Luz this season.

This season, Benfica won all eight league matches played at home. Nonetheless, it is noteworthy that the Eagles lost 3-0 to Sporting Braga in the final game of 2022.

Benfica vs Sporting CP – Betting Analysis

Benfica have the top offense in the nation and the strongest defense in the competition. Given their home-field advantage and Sporting CP’s poor performance in the previous weekend’s loss at Maritimo, it is difficult to argue against Roger Schmidt’s squad.

Since Sporting CP provided nothing offensively against Maritimo, we will take the 3.40 odds for Benfica to win 1-0. Obviously, their leading scorer Goncalo Ramos is also a solid bet at 2.20 odds to score here.

Benfica has generally enjoyed greater success in the Lisbon derby. In the last 37 home contests against Sporting CP, they have won 18, tied 10, and lost 9.

The teams have each won two of the last four head-to-head meetings.Three of the last four head-to-head matchups between the two teams were a scoreless draw.

Benfica vs Sporting CP – Head-to-Head

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Our Prediction: Home to Win

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