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

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 vs Benfica: Starting Lineups Time : 21/05/2023 15:30

Sporting CP
2 - 2
Finished
Benfica
88' event Sebastian Coates Nion
79' event Dario Essugo / Hidemasa Morita
79' event Arthur Gomes / Nuno Santos
72' event Matheus Reis de Lima / Francisco Trincao
72' event Hector Bellerin / Ricardo Esgaio Souza
54' event Joao Paulo Dias Fernandes / Marcus Edwards
48' event Ousmane Diomande
44' event Ousmane Diomande
39' event Francisco Trincao
event 90+3' Joao Neves
event 86' Mihailo Ristic / Alex Grimaldo
event 81' Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis / Chiquinho
event 80' Chiquinho
event 71' Fredrik Aursnes
event 66' Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes / Rafael Ferreira Silva
event 66' Petar Musa / Goncalo Matias Ramos
event 46' Alexander Bahr / Joao Mario
event 40' Antonio Silva
88' event Sebastian Coates Nion
event 90+3' Joao Neves
79' event Dario Essugo / Hidemasa Morita
event 86' Mihailo Ristic / Alex Grimaldo
79' event Arthur Gomes / Nuno Santos
event 81' Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis / Chiquinho
72' event Matheus Reis de Lima / Francisco Trincao
event 80' Chiquinho
72' event Hector Bellerin / Ricardo Esgaio Souza
event 71' Fredrik Aursnes
54' event Joao Paulo Dias Fernandes / Marcus Edwards
event 66' Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes / Rafael Ferreira Silva
48' event Ousmane Diomande
event 66' Petar Musa / Goncalo Matias Ramos
44' event Ousmane Diomande
event 46' Alexander Bahr / Joao Mario
39' event Francisco Trincao
event 40' Antonio Silva
Sporting CP Sporting CP
Substitutions
#33 Arthur Gomes
#2 Matheus Reis de Lima
#20 Joao Paulo Dias Fernandes
#84 Dario Essugo
#19 Hector Bellerin
#41 Diego Callai
#79 Youssef Chermiti
#13 Luis Carlos Novo Neto
#18 Issahaku Fataw
Sporting CP Sporting CP Benfica Benfica
14Shots18
7Shots on Goal5
14Fouls16
7Corner Kick7
17Free kick13
0Offside2
2Yellow card2
32Aerial28
1Save5
29Successful Tackles21
7Interceptions12
1Assist1
5Shots off goal7
17Head Success13
2Blocked6
29Tackle21
12Dribbles10
21Throw-in20
465Passes434
108Attacks130
61Dangerous attacks70
6Corner Kicks(HT)3
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#33 Petar Musa
#6 Alexander Bahr
#61 Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis
#15 Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
#23 Mihailo Ristic
#4 Lucas Verissimo Da Silva
#2 Gilberto Moraes Junior
#24 Samuel Jumpe Soares
#91 Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
Commentary
90+3' Goal! Joao Neves - Benfica
88' Sebastian Coates Nion - Sporting CP receive a yellow card
86' Benfica — substitution: Mihailo Ristic / Alex Grimaldo
81' Benfica — substitution: Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis / Chiquinho
80' Chiquinho - Benfica receive a yellow card
79' Sporting CP — substitution: Dario Essugo / Hidemasa Morita
79' Sporting CP — substitution: Arthur Gomes / Nuno Santos
72' Sporting CP — substitution: Matheus Reis de Lima / Francisco Trincao
72' Sporting CP — substitution: Hector Bellerin / Ricardo Esgaio Souza
71' Goal! Fredrik Aursnes - Benfica
66' Benfica — substitution: Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes / Rafael Ferreira Silva
66' Benfica — substitution: Petar Musa / Goncalo Matias Ramos
54' Sporting CP — substitution: Joao Paulo Dias Fernandes / Marcus Edwards
48' Ousmane Diomande - Sporting CP receive a yellow card
46' Benfica — substitution: Alexander Bahr / Joao Mario
44' Goal! Ousmane Diomande - Sporting CP
40' Antonio Silva - Benfica receive a yellow card
39' Goal! Francisco Trincao - Sporting CP

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 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.

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 Sporting CP and Benfica 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.

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