Sporting CP vs Benfica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 May

Sporting CP

W W W W D

4th place in Portugal Primera Liga

2-2

21/05/2023 15:30

Benfica

W W W W D

1st place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sporting CP vs Benfica on 21 May 2023 (kick-off: 15:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sporting CP vs Benfica preview before placing your bet.

Sporting CP are currently 4th with 74 points after 34 matches.
Benfica sit 1st with 87 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Benfica to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history favors Sporting CP, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Benfica have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:30

2023-05-21

Sporting CP vs Benfica - Prediction & Odds

Sporting CP

Benfica

2023-05-21 15:30

STANDINGS UP TO 21/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Benfica	87	34	28	3	3	82	20	62
02 FC Porto	85	34	27	4	3	73	22	51
03 Sporting Braga	78	34	25	3	6	75	30	45
04 Sporting CP	74	34	23	5	6	71	32	39
05 FC Arouca	54	34	15	9	10	36	37	-1
06 Vitoria Guimaraes	53	34	16	5	13	34	39	-5
07 GD Chaves	46	34	12	10	12	35	40	-5
08 FC Famalicao	44	34	13	5	16	39	47	-8
09 Boavista FC	44	34	12	8	14	43	54	-11
10 Casa Pia AC	41	34	11	8	15	31	40	-9
11 Vizela	40	34	11	7	16	34	38	-4
12 Rio Ave	40	34	10	10	14	36	43	-7
13 Gil Vicente	37	34	10	7	17	32	41	-9
14 Estoril	35	34	10	5	19	33	49	-16
15 Portimonense	34	34	10	4	20	25	48	-23
16 Maritimo	26	34	7	5	22	32	63	-31
17 Pacos de Ferreira	23	34	6	5	23	26	62	-36
18 Santa Clara	22	34	5	7	22	26	58	-32

Head To Head

15/01/2023 14:00

Benfica

2 - 2

Sporting CP

POR D1

17/04/2022 15:30

Sporting CP

0 - 2

Benfica

POR D1

29/01/2022 15:45

Benfica

1 - 2

Sporting CP

PORLC

03/12/2021 17:15

Benfica

1 - 3

Sporting CP

POR D1

15/05/2021 13:00

Benfica

4 - 3

Sporting CP

POR D1

01/02/2021 17:30

Sporting CP

1 - 0

Benfica

POR D1

Sporting CP

50%

Draw

17%

Benfica

33%

Sporting CP Last 6 matches

13/05/2023 15:30

Sporting CP 2 - 1 Maritimo POR D1

07/05/2023 15:30

Pacos de Ferreira 0 - 4 Sporting CP POR D1

30/04/2023 15:30

Sporting CP 2 - 1 FC Famalicao POR D1

24/04/2023 15:15

Vitoria Guimaraes 0 - 2 Sporting CP POR D1

20/04/2023 15:00

Sporting CP 1 - 1 Juventus UEFA EL

16/04/2023 15:30

Sporting CP 1 - 1 FC Arouca POR D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Benfica

13/05/2023 13:00

Portimonense 1 - 5 Benfica POR D1

06/05/2023 15:30

Benfica 1 - 0 Sporting Braga POR D1

29/04/2023 15:30

Gil Vicente 0 - 2 Benfica POR D1

23/04/2023 13:00

Benfica 1 - 0 Estoril POR D1

19/04/2023 15:00

Inter Milan 3 - 3 Benfica UEFA CL

15/04/2023 13:00

GD Chaves 1 - 0 Benfica POR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

303

Avg. per game

1.01

Conceded

117

Avg. per game

0.39

Scored

314

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

121

Avg. per game

0.40

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

197 (66%)103 (34%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

183 (61%)117 (39%)

Sporting CP

Recent matches

Benfica

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sporting CP

Benfica

Shots

Sporting CP

Total shots

14.99 avg / game

Blocked

760 total

Avg. 3.76

Benfica

Total shots

15.11 avg / game

Blocked

924 total

Avg. 4.13

Sporting CP Pass Benfica

Total passes

120958

Avg. 521 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

127535

Avg. 504 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sporting CP

300

Played games

Benfica

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

116

Clean sheets

127

0.42

6.05

1815

Corners

1971

6.57

14.17

4252

Throw-ins

4612

15.37

1.34

402

Offsides

548

1.83

1.80

540

GK saves

686

2.29

Sporting CP

DISCIPLINARY

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.16

647

573

1.91

0.11

0.07

10.30

3089

Fouls

3226

10.75

11.81

3542

Tackles

4205

14.02

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Sporting CP vs Benfica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sporting CP vs Benfica on 21 May 2023 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 Portugal Primera Liga 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.

Sporting CP vs Benfica Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sporting CP's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Benfica'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.

Portugal Primera Liga 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 Portugal Primera Liga standings and the Portugal Primera Liga form table to understand exactly where Sporting CP and Benfica sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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