Benfica vs Sporting CP: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 December

Betiball's prediction for Benfica vs Sporting CP on 05 December 2025 (kick-off: 16:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Benfica vs Sporting CP preview before placing your bet.

Benfica vs Sporting CP: Starting Lineups Time : 05/12/2025 16:15

Benfica
1 - 1
Finished
Sporting CP
90+2' event Gianluca Prestianni
90' event Gianluca Prestianni Card changed
88' event Manu Silva / Enzo Barrenechea
86' event Franjo Ivanovic / Vangelis Pavlidis
81' event Gianluca Prestianni / Georgiy Sudakov
67' event Vangelis Pavlidis
56' event Leandro Barreiro Martins
27' event Georgiy Sudakov
event 86' Fotis Ioannidis / Luis Javier Suarez Charris
event 86' Alisson Santos / Francisco Trincao
event 75' Maximiliano Araujo
event 72' Ivan Fresneda Corraliza
event 65' Luis Javier Suarez Charris
event 61' Geovany Quenda / Hidemasa Morita
event 61' Joao Simoes / Pedro Goncalves
event 30' Hidemasa Morita
event 12' Pedro Goncalves
90+2' event Gianluca Prestianni
event 86' Fotis Ioannidis / Luis Javier Suarez Charris
90' event Gianluca Prestianni Card changed
event 86' Alisson Santos / Francisco Trincao
88' event Manu Silva / Enzo Barrenechea
event 75' Maximiliano Araujo
86' event Franjo Ivanovic / Vangelis Pavlidis
event 72' Ivan Fresneda Corraliza
81' event Gianluca Prestianni / Georgiy Sudakov
event 65' Luis Javier Suarez Charris
67' event Vangelis Pavlidis
event 61' Geovany Quenda / Hidemasa Morita
56' event Leandro Barreiro Martins
event 61' Joao Simoes / Pedro Goncalves
27' event Georgiy Sudakov
event 30' Hidemasa Morita
event 12' Pedro Goncalves
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#25 Gianluca Prestianni
#9 Franjo Ivanovic
#16 Manu Silva
#21 Andreas Schjelderup
#84 Joao Rego
#24 Samuel Jumpe Soares
#44 Tomas Araujo
#64 Goncalo Oliveira
#67 Rodrigo Rego
Benfica Benfica Sporting CP Sporting CP
10Shots5
4Shots on Goal2
15Fouls20
3Corner Kick2
20Free kick15
2Offside1
2Yellow card4
1Red card0
28Aerial16
1Save3
14Successful Tackles12
11Interceptions8
12Long pass17
1Assist1
2Successful center2
5Shots off goal2
13Head Success9
1Blocked1
13Tackle11
4Dribbles7
16Throw-in17
356Passes522
86Attacks90
40Dangerous attacks36
2Corner Kicks(HT)1
1BigChances1
5ShotsInsideBox3
5ShotsOutsideBox2
60DuelsWon50
1.37ExpectedGoals0.5
1.59xGOT0.61
13Touches In Opposition Box10
13AccurateCrosses9
48GroundDuelsWon41
12AerialDuelsWon9
14Clearances17
Sporting CP Sporting CP
Substitutions
#27 Alisson Santos
#89 Fotis Ioannidis
#7 Geovany Quenda
#52 Joao Simoes
#2 Matheus Reis de Lima
#14 Giorgi Kochorashvili
#13 Georgios Vagiannidis
#12 Joao Virginia
#72 Eduardo Quaresma
Commentary
90+2' Gianluca Prestianni - Benfica receive a red card
90' VAR review - Benfica
88' Benfica — substitution: Manu Silva / Enzo Barrenechea
86' Benfica — substitution: Franjo Ivanovic / Vangelis Pavlidis
86' Sporting CP — substitution: Fotis Ioannidis / Luis Javier Suarez Charris
86' Sporting CP — substitution: Alisson Santos / Francisco Trincao
81' Benfica — substitution: Gianluca Prestianni / Georgiy Sudakov
75' Maximiliano Araujo - Sporting CP receive a yellow card
72' Ivan Fresneda Corraliza - Sporting CP receive a yellow card
67' Vangelis Pavlidis - Benfica receive a yellow card
65' Luis Javier Suarez Charris - Sporting CP receive a yellow card
61' Sporting CP — substitution: Geovany Quenda / Hidemasa Morita
61' Sporting CP — substitution: Joao Simoes / Pedro Goncalves
56' Leandro Barreiro Martins - Benfica receive a yellow card
30' Hidemasa Morita - Sporting CP receive a yellow card
27' Goal! Georgiy Sudakov - Benfica
12' Goal! Pedro Goncalves - Sporting CP

How We Build the Benfica vs Sporting CP Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Benfica vs Sporting CP on 05 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Benfica vs Sporting CP Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Benfica's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sporting CP's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Benfica and Sporting CP sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

Explore More Predictions

Find every upcoming fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less