S.L. Benfica vs Sporting CP Prediction 10 May 2025
Added on 09 May, 2025
The highly anticipated Lisbon derby between Benfica and Sporting takes center stage this Saturday in the 33rd round of the Primeira Liga, with the title race hanging in the balance.
Both teams sit level at the top with 78 points, but Sporting edge the standings thanks to a slightly superior goal tally (85:26) compared to Benfica’s (82:26), setting the stage for a dramatic and decisive encounter.
Benfica enter the clash in formidable form, recently thrashing Porto 4–1 and dominating Guimarães (3–0), ASF (6–0), and Estoril (2–1), with only a slight stumble in a 2–2 draw against Arouca. The Eagles have hit their stride at the perfect moment and will be eager to snatch the title on home soil.
Sporting, on the other hand, have shown no signs of slowing down either, collecting crucial wins over Santa Clara (1–0), Moreirense (3–1), Boavista (5–0), and Gil Vicente (2–1). A hard-fought 1–1 draw against Braga underscored their resilience, and the Lions remain sharp, focused, and hungry to claim the championship.
This derby promises to be an electrifying contest between two evenly matched sides with everything to play for. Given both teams' attacking momentum and the stakes involved, a goal from each side seems highly probable, making a thrilling score draw or a narrow win either way a likely outcome.
Both teams to score 1.56