Benfica vs Sporting CP Prediction: The First Derby de Lisboa Of The Season Braces Our Screens!

Benfica will welcome league leaders Sporting CP to the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in the eleventh round of the Primeira Liga.

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Benfica vs. Sporting CP, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Benfica

Form: WDWWW

The Eagles failed to meet expectations in the Grand Stage Champions League after suffering four consecutive defeats on the spot. Their most recent 3-1 defeat against Real Sociedad meant that the two-time European champions were eliminated from the competition with just two games left to spare. With zero points to their name, they find themselves rock bottom in the standings of Group D.

Prior to that, they eked out a 2-0 win over Chaves on the road, although it has to be said that their performance was far from convincing. Unbeteaten in seven home matches, recording six wins and a draw while keeping six clean sheets in the process, the Eagles will be keen on picking up their second win on the bounce, though it won't be a walk in the park against a side they have only defeated once in their last four home matches.

With 25 points collected from 10 matches played, Benfica sits second in the Primeira Liga standings, three points ahead of third-placed FC Porto and three points behind their opponents in this impending encounter.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Trubin; Otamendi, Silva, Morato; Aursnes, Mario, Luis, Neves; Di Maria, Silva; Guedes

Sporting CP

Form: WWWWW

Pedro Gonçalves steered his side to a 2-1 win over ten-man Raków Częstochowa at the Estadio José Alvalade on the fourth match day of the Europa League group stage campaign. This has seen them occupy second place with 7 points in Group D, not very far away from third-placed Sturm Graz, separated by three points.

Prior to that, they came from a goal down to record a 3-2 win over stubborn Estrela Amadora at home, a win that saw them solidify their position atop the standings. The Leoês are unbeaten in twenty-four league matches stretching to the previous season and could add to their portfolio another favorable outcome given they are currently on a three-match unbeaten run when playing away in this fixture with two wins and a draw.

With 28 points collected from 10 matches played, Sporting CP sit first in the Primeira Liga standings, three points ahead of their opponents in this impending encounter, and collecting a further three points will see them extend their point gap and solidify their position atop the standings.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Adan; Diomande, Coates, Inacio; Essugo, Hjulmand, Braganca, Reis; Edwards, Gyokeres, Goncalves

Match Facts

• Benfica have conceded only one goal in seven home matches played in the Primeira Liga.
• Sporting CP are currently on a thirteen-match unbeaten run when playing away in the Primeira Liga.
• Benfica averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Sporting CP averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 59 meetings, Benfica have won 25 times, Sporting CP have won 17 times, and there have been 17 draws, with the goal difference being 85-68 in favor of Benfica.

Expert Betting Tips

In a match of equal significance for both teams, a loss would mean something to lose or gain for either side by the end of the day. Expect a tight affair with goals anticipated at both ends, featuring the league's two potent attackers.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.66
• Draw No Bet - Sporting CP for 2.21
• Anytime Goalscorer - Angel di Maria for 3.2