Sporting CP vs Benfica Prediction, Preview and Stats

Portugal flag 2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio José Alvalade Sun, 19 Apr - 5:15 PM
Liga Portugal
Sporting CP SCP
1 Winner 2
Benfica SLB
Full Time Sun, 19 Apr 5:15 PM
Round 30 Regular Season
Hidemasa Morita - 72'
Goal
|
Goal
Rafa Silva - 90+3'
Andreas Schjelderup - 27' (P)

CONTEXT

In the fiercely contested Lisbon derby at Estádio José Alvalade, Sporting CP faced Benfica, resulting in a 2-1 away victory for the Eagles. Sporting CP commanded 61% possession but struggled to convert chances, trailing 0-1 at halftime after Benfica's early strike. The visitors extended their lead in the second half before the hosts pulled one back, yet it proved insufficient. Benfica, identified as the stronger team pre-match, triumphed with clinical efficiency despite lower ball control. No red cards marred the game, allowing uninterrupted flow. The outcome displayed minimal structural deviation of 4.8% favoring Benfica, remaining in line with efficiency expectations and market alignments, though xG data was unavailable for deeper analysis.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Match showed minimal structural deviation of 4.8% favoring Benfica.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with pre-match assessments.
  • xG alignment: xG data unavailable prevented assessment of outcome alignment.
  • Market alignment: Result fully aligned with pre-match market expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable due to lack of data.
  • Event impact: No second-half adjustments or knockout tie impacted proceedings.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, causing zero distortion to dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

Joao Pedro Pinheiro

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

B. Alves Jesus

1st Assistant

L. Gomes Maia

2nd Assistant

M. Monteiro Fonseca

4th Official

Sporting CP R. Gomes Borges
R. Gomes Borges
VS
Benfica José Mourinho
José Mourinho
2.52
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.43
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estrela Amadora Rank: W
Santa Clara Rank: W
Alverca Rank: W
Tondela Rank: D
Sporting Braga Rank: D
Estoril Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Nacional Rank: W
Casa Pia Rank: D
Vitória Guimarães Rank: W
Arouca Rank: W
Porto Rank: D
Gil Vicente Rank: W
9
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
9 - 15 - 17
17

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Sporting CP
0.19%
Draw
4.58%
Away Benfica
95.23%

Movement

Changes since opening
Sporting CP
0%
Draw
-1.83%
Benfica
+1.84%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
40.51
41.09
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sporting CP
Benfica
Power Score
40.51
41.09
League Position
3
2
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Sporting CP — Opponent-weighted form score
Benfica — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sporting CP Benfica

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Sporting CP

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Benfica

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Sporting CP ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Benfica
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
36.72
42.56
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
42.56
36.72
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Sporting CP -0.57 Efficiency Index
vs
Benfica +0.57 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sporting CP
Benfica
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Sporting CP ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Benfica
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sporting CP Benfica
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Sporting CP Benfica
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Sporting CP
Benfica
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Sporting CP
vs
Benfica
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Sporting CP Benfica
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Sporting CP 0.28
Benfica 0.27
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sporting CP Benfica
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Sporting CP 0.04
Benfica 0.01
Sporting CP
Benfica
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SLB had peak pressure around 28'.
  • SCP started the game with stronger pressure.
SCP Pressure SLB Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SLB reached the top pressure at 28' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 41 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sporting CP SCP Home
41 matches
Benfica SLB Away
Match Record
9
Wins
17
15
Draws
15
17
Losses
9
Goals
42
Goals Scored
57
57
Goals Conceded
42
-15
Goal Difference
+15

Data last updated: 2026-04-20T00:06:06+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
R. Dantas da Silva
Portugal
1 R. Dantas da Silva
E. Quaresma Coimbra Simões
Substitution
Portugal
72 E. Quaresma Coimbra Simões
O. Diomande
Substitution
Ivory Coast
26 O. Diomande
G. Inácio
Portugal
25 G. Inácio
M. Araújo Vilches
Uruguay
20 M. Araújo Vilches
M. Hjulmand
Denmark
42 M. Hjulmand
H. Morita
Substitution
Japan
5 H. Morita
G. Cipriano Catamo
Substitution
Mozambique
10 G. Cipriano Catamo
F. Machado Mota de Castro Trincão
Portugal
17 F. Machado Mota de Castro Trincão
P. Pereira Gonçalves
Substitution
Portugal
8 P. Pereira Gonçalves
L. Suárez Charris
Colombia
97 L. Suárez Charris
Pitch
A. Trubin
Ukraine
1 A. Trubin
S. Dahl
Sweden
26 S. Dahl
N. Otamendi
Argentina
30 N. Otamendi
T. Araújo
Substitution
Portugal
44 T. Araújo
A. Dedić
Bosnia and Herzegovina
17 A. Dedić
R. Rios
Colombia
20 R. Rios
F. Aursnes
Norway
8 F. Aursnes
A. Schjelderup
Substitution
Norway
21 A. Schjelderup
L. Barreiro Martins
Substitution
Luxembourg
18 L. Barreiro Martins
G. Prestianni Gross
Substitution
Argentina
25 G. Prestianni Gross
F. Ivanović
Substitution
Croatia
9 F. Ivanović

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 19, 2026, 05:15 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 30 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estádio José Alvalade
Capacity :
52095
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Joao Pedro Pinheiro
Bruno Miguel Alves Jesus
Luciano António Gomes Maia
Miguel André Monteiro Fonseca

Statistics

Possession
SCP
58%
SLB
42%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 4
19 Shots 14
68 Dangerous attacks 52
61 Possession 39
3 Corners 8
7 Free kicks 12
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

1 Injuries 2
15 Goal Attempts 9
59 Ball Safe 59
44 Successful Dribbles Percentage 41
22 Throwins 14
2 Hit Woodwork 0
8 Goal Kicks 14
11 Successful Dribbles 7
16 Successful Headers 9
25 Dribble Attempts 17
1 Penalties 1
5 Substitutions 5
1 Assists 1

Attacking

108 Attacks 87
1 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

420 Successful Passes 227
85 Successful Passes Percentage 75
494 Passes 304
49 Successful Long Passes Percentage 32
13 Key Passes 10
45 Long Passes 53
22 Successful Long Passes 17

Defensive

53 Duels Won 48
3 Interceptions 9
19 Tackles 21
3 Saves 5

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 16
4 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

13 Fouls 8
1 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Joao Pedro Pinheiro

Starting XI ▼

1
Rui Silva
Rui Silva Goalkeeper
6.94
20
Maxi Araújo
Maxi Araújo Defender
7.14
25
Gonçalo Inácio
Gonçalo Inácio Defender
7.24
26
Ousmane Diomande
Ousmane Diomande Defender
7.05
6
Zeno Debast
Zeno Debast
Defender60'
6.8
72
Eduardo Quaresma
Eduardo Quaresma Defender
7.21
13
Georgios Vagiannidis
Georgios Vagiannidis
Defender61'
6.91
5
Hidemasa Morita
Hidemasa Morita Midfielder
6.84
23
Daniel Bragança
Daniel Bragança
Midfielder88'
7.12
8
Pedro Gonçalves
Pedro Gonçalves Midfielder
7.61
7
Geovany Quenda
Geovany Quenda
Midfielder68'
6.92
10
Geny Catamo
Geny Catamo Midfielder
7.1
90
Rafael Nel
Rafael Nel
Attacker88'
6.88
17
Francisco Trincão
Francisco Trincão Midfielder
7.36
42
Morten Hjulmand
Morten Hjulmand Midfielder
7.22
97
Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez Attacker
7.55
Referee : Joao Pedro Pinheiro

Starting XI ▼

1
Anatoliy Trubin
Anatoliy Trubin Goalkeeper
6.79
17
Amar Dedić
Amar Dedić Defender
6.69
26
Samuel Dahl
Samuel Dahl Defender
7.01
30
Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Otamendi Defender
7.3
44
Tomás Araújo
Tomás Araújo Defender
7.01
4
António Silva
António Silva
Defender78'
7.05
8
Fredrik Aursnes
Fredrik Aursnes Midfielder
7.27
18
Leandro Barreiro
Leandro Barreiro Midfielder
6.87
5
Enzo Barrenechea
Enzo Barrenechea
Midfielder90+4'
7.09
20
Richard Ríos
Richard Ríos Midfielder
7.08
21
Andreas Schjelderup
Andreas Schjelderup Midfielder
7
27
Rafa Silva
Rafa Silva
Midfielder78'
6.87
25
Gianluca Prestianni
Gianluca Prestianni Midfielder
6.99
11
Dodi Lukébakio
Dodi Lukébakio
Attacker78'
7.03
9
Franjo Ivanović
Franjo Ivanović Attacker
6.82
14
Vangelis Pavlidis
Vangelis Pavlidis
Attacker78'
7.29

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Enzo Barrenechea → Leandro Barreiro
10th Substitution
90+3'
Event
Rafa Silva
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Daniel Bragança → Hidemasa Morita
8th Substitution
88'
Event
Rafael Nel → Geny Catamo
9th Substitution
88'
78'
Event
Rafa Silva → Andreas Schjelderup
6th Substitution
78'
Event
Dodi Lukébakio → Gianluca Prestianni
4th Substitution
78'
Event
Vangelis Pavlidis → Franjo Ivanović
5th Substitution
78'
Event
António Silva → Tomás Araújo
7th Substitution
75'
Event
Anatoliy Trubin
Time wasting / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Hidemasa Morita
Header / 1st Goal
72'
Event
Geovany Quenda → Pedro Gonçalves
3rd Substitution
68'
Event
Georgios Vagiannidis → Eduardo Quaresma
2nd Substitution
61'
Event
Zeno Debast → Ousmane Diomande
1st Substitution
60'
Event
Rui Silva
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
53'
1ST-HALF
Event
Morten Hjulmand
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
36'
27'
Event
Andreas Schjelderup
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Luis Suárez
GoalkeeperSave
19'
Event
Francisco Trincão
Penalty awarded
16'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The second half ends with Sporting Lisbon losing 1-2 to Benfica.
90
Update Update
Morten Hjulmand of Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in an attacking position.
90
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Trincão from Sporting Lisbon shoots with his left foot from the right side of the box, but it goes just to the left.
90
Update Update
Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica committed a foul.
90
Attempt Attempt
Gonçalo Inácio's shot from inside the six-yard box on the left side is blocked. The assist came from Luis Suárez.
90
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Daniel Bragança from Sporting Lisbon took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Benfica takes the lead 2-1 as Rafa scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Leandro Barreiro.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Enzo Barrenechea replaces Leandro Barreiro.
90
Update Update
Rafael Nel of Sporting Lisbon is flagged for offside.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
89
Attempt Attempt
Trincão's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Lisbon: Daniel Bragança replaces Hidemasa Morita.
88
Corner Corner
Nicolás Otamendi of Benfica misses a chance with a header from inside the six-yard box, sending it close but to the left. The assist came from Dodi Lukébakio, who provided a cross after a corner.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Lisbon: Rafael Nel replaces Geny Catamo.
87
Corner Corner
Benfica wins a corner after Maxi Araújo concedes.
87
Corner Corner
Benfica is awarded a corner after Maxi Araújo concedes it.
86
Update Update
Foul committed by Georgios Vagiannidis of Sporting Lisbon.
86
Update Update
Rafa from Benfica won a free kick in defense.
83
Update Update
Nicolás Otamendi of Benfica won a free kick in defense.
82
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from close range, sending it high and wide to the left. The assist came from Dodi Lukébakio, who provided the cross.
81
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Hidemasa Morita from Sporting Lisbon.
81
Attempt Attempt
Dodi Lukébakio's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Richard Ríos provided the assist.
80
Corner Corner
Benfica is awarded a corner after Gonçalo Inácio concedes it.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Dodi Lukébakio replaces Gianluca Prestianni.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: António Silva replaces Tomás Araújo due to injury.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Rafa replaces Andreas Schjelderup.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Vangelis Pavlidis replaces Franjo Ivanovic.
77
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Tomás Araújo from Benfica.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Anatoliy Trubin of Benfica receives a yellow card.
73
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Geny Catamo of Sporting Lisbon has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Anatoliy Trubin of Benfica. The assist came from Trincão.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Hidemasa Morita scores for Sporting Lisbon with a header from the center of the box into the center of the goal, assisted by Zeno Debast's cross. The match is now 1-1.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Lisbon: Geovany Quenda replaces Pote.
66
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Gonçalo Inácio from Sporting Lisbon.
66
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Franjo Ivanovic of Benfica.
64
Attempt Attempt
Hidemasa Morita from Sporting Lisbon had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but it went close and missed. The assist was provided by Pote.
63
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica won a free kick in defense.
63
Update Update
Pote from Sporting Lisbon commits a foul.
62
Attempt Attempt
Luis Suárez's shot for Sporting Lisbon from the right side of the box is blocked.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Lisbon: Georgios Vagiannidis replaces Eduardo Quaresma.
60
Update Update
Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in defense.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Lisbon: Zeno Debast replaces Ousmane Diomande.
60
Update Update
Foul committed by Samuel Dahl for Benfica.
59
Attempt Attempt
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the left side of the box, but it went just to the left. Gianluca Prestianni provided the assist.
59
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Pote from Sporting Lisbon takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is saved by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin in the center of the goal. The assist was made by Geny Catamo from Benfica.
58
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Richard Ríos of Benfica.
55
Attempt Attempt
Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Lisbon missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box to the left. The assist was provided by Gonçalo Inácio.
54
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon shot with his left foot from the right side of the box.
53
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro of Benfica is flagged for offside.
53
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Rui Silva of Sporting Lisbon receives a yellow card.
53
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Rui Silva of Sporting Lisbon receives a yellow card.
52
Corner Corner
Benfica wins a corner after Rui Silva concedes.
52
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Andreas Schjelderup of Benfica has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, which is saved in the right corner by Rui Silva of Sporting Lisbon. The assist comes from Franjo Ivanovic.
50
Attempt Attempt
Pote from Sporting Lisbon hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
48
Update Update
Foul committed by Hidemasa Morita of Sporting Lisbon.
48
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup of Benfica won a free kick in defense.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Richard Ríos of Benfica.
47
Update Update
Eduardo Quaresma of Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in defense.
46
Corner Corner
Samuel Dahl from Benfica attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Rui Silva from Sporting Lisbon makes a save in the left corner.
46
Corner Corner
Benfica is awarded a corner after Gonçalo Inácio concedes.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Sporting Lisbon 0, Benfica 1.
45
Update Update
Richard Ríos of Benfica won a free kick in defense.
45
Update Update
Pote commits a foul for Sporting Lisbon.
45
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Trincão from Sporting Lisbon shot with his left foot from outside the box but missed to the left. Morten Hjulmand provided the assist.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Sporting Lisbon trailing Benfica 1-0.
40
Attempt Attempt
Pote's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
40
Update Update
Foul committed by Hidemasa Morita of Sporting Lisbon.
40
Update Update
Franjo Ivanovic from Benfica won a free kick in defense.
39
Update Update
Eduardo Quaresma from Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in defense.
39
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica committed a foul.
38
Update Update
Maxi Araújo fouled a player from Sporting Lisbon.
37
Update Update
Hidemasa Morita from Sporting Lisbon committed a foul.
37
Update Update
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica won a free kick in the attacking area.
36
Update Update
Foul committed by Hidemasa Morita of Sporting Lisbon.
36
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Morten Hjulmand of Sporting Lisbon receives a yellow card.
36
Update Update
Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica won a free kick in defense.
32
Update Update
Hidemasa Morita from Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in defense.
32
Update Update
Foul committed by Richard Ríos of Benfica.
29
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica won a free kick in the attacking area.
28
Update Update
Foul committed by Andreas Schjelderup of Benfica.
28
Update Update
Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon won a free kick on the right wing.
27
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Andreas Schjelderup scores for Benfica with a right-footed shot to the center of the goal. The match stands at 0-1 in favor of Benfica.
25
Update Update
Hidemasa Morita of Sporting Lisbon concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
25
Update Update
Nicolás Otamendi's header from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Gianluca Prestianni's cross.
24
Corner Corner
Benfica is awarded a corner after Eduardo Quaresma concedes.
24
Corner Corner
Benfica is awarded a corner after Gonçalo Inácio concedes it.
20
Corner Corner
Sporting Lisbon wins a corner after Samuel Dahl concedes.
20
Update Update
Foul committed by Eduardo Quaresma of Sporting Lisbon.
20
Update Update
Anatoliy Trubin from Benfica won a free kick in defense.
19
Corner Corner
Penalty saved! Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon had his right-footed shot saved in the right corner by Anatoliy Trubin of Benfica.
16
Update Update
VAR decision results in a penalty for Sporting Lisbon.
15
Update Update
Fredrik Aursnes of Benfica concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
14
Update Update
VAR decision results in a penalty for Sporting Lisbon.
14
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Trincão from Sporting Lisbon.
13
Corner Corner
Pote from Sporting Lisbon had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box. His attempt was close but missed the top left corner following a corner kick.
12
Corner Corner
Sporting Lisbon wins a corner after Nicolás Otamendi concedes.
12
Update Update
Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in the attacking zone.
9
Corner Corner
Samuel Dahl from Benfica misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left after a corner.
8
Corner Corner
Benfica wins a corner after Rui Silva concedes.
8
Corner Corner
Benfica is awarded a corner after Maxi Araújo concedes it.
8
Attempt Attempt
Richard Ríos' left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Gianluca Prestianni provided the assist.
8
Corner Corner
Nicolás Otamendi of Benfica attempts an attack with a header from the center of the box, but Rui Silva of Sporting Lisbon makes a save in the top right corner. The assist came from Fredrik Aursnes, who delivered the cross.
6
Corner Corner
Pote from Sporting Lisbon had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from a difficult position on the left. His shot was close but went wide to the left after a corner.
6
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Geny Catamo of Sporting Lisbon has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Anatoliy Trubin of Benfica. The assist came from Trincão.
5
Corner Corner
Sporting Lisbon wins a corner after Anatoliy Trubin concedes.
5
Attempt Attempt
Geny Catamo of Sporting Lisbon makes an attacking attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by Benfica's goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, who is positioned in the center of the goal.
4
Update Update
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica won a free kick in defense.
4
Update Update
Maxi Araújo fouled a player from Sporting Lisbon.

CONCLUSION

Benfica's 2-1 win over Sporting CP underscores their superior efficiency, overcoming 39% possession to defeat the hosts who held 61% ball share. The stronger team pre-match delivered as expected, with goals timed perfectly across halves and minimal 4.8% deviation from norms. Sporting's failure to capitalize on dominance exposed finishing frailties, while Benfica's resilience shone. Absent disruptions like reds ensured a fair contest, aligning fully with market views and efficiency lines, though xG absence limits chance quality insights. This result bolsters Benfica's standing in the rivalry.

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