We return to Portugal again for another Derby de Lisboa. These sides only met on Tuesday in Taca de Portugal. This will be the 4th meeting between them this season, there has been 10 goals so far in the 3 games. Sporting are top of the league with 68 points. They have 22 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. Home form is perfection with 13 straight wins and a goal difference of +36. Last 8 in all competitions is 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. Benfica are 2nd just one point behind the home side but have played 1 game more. Away form sees 9 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Recent form is 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses.
Team news: Sporting miss midfielder Pedro Goncalves and keeper Adan.No injury issues for the vistors.
Head-to-head statistics: 20 games – 5 wins Sporting, 7 draws and 8 wins Benfica.
Betting selection – One win each and 1 draw so far for these two in head to heads this season. Sporting have been superb at home and I am taking them to continue this winning streak and put a 4 point gap between the teams. Take Sporting Lisbon win at 1-1 or 2.00 10bet.