Sporting CP vs Benfica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 29 December

Sporting CP

W W W W D

1st place in Portugal Primera Liga

1-0

29/12/2024 20:30

Benfica

D W W W D

2nd place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sporting CP vs Benfica on 29 December 2024 (kick-off: 20:30) 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 1st with 82 points after 34 matches.
Benfica sit 2nd with 80 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sporting CP to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history favors Sporting CP, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Benfica have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

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

20:30

2024-12-29

Sporting CP vs Benfica - Prediction & Odds

Sporting CP

Benfica

2024-12-29 20:30

STANDINGS UP TO 29/12/2024

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

01 Sporting CP	82	34	25	7	2	88	27	61
02 Benfica	80	34	25	5	4	84	28	56
03 FC Porto	71	34	22	5	7	65	30	35
04 Sporting Braga	66	34	19	9	6	55	30	25
05 Santa Clara	57	34	17	6	11	36	32	4
06 Vitoria Guimaraes	54	34	14	12	8	47	37	10
07 FC Famalicao	47	34	12	11	11	44	39	5
08 Estoril	46	34	12	10	12	48	53	-5
09 Casa Pia AC	45	34	12	9	13	39	44	-5
10 Moreirense	40	34	10	10	14	42	50	-8
11 Rio Ave	38	34	9	11	14	39	55	-16
12 FC Arouca	38	34	9	11	14	35	49	-14
13 Gil Vicente	34	34	8	10	16	34	47	-13
14 Nacional da Madeira	34	34	9	7	18	32	50	-18
15 Estrela da Amadora	29	34	7	8	19	24	50	-26
16 AVS Futebol SAD	27	34	5	12	17	25	60	-35
17 SC Farense	27	34	6	9	19	25	46	-21
18 Boavista FC	24	34	6	6	22	24	59	-35

Head To Head

06/04/2024 19:30

Sporting CP

2 - 1

Benfica

POR D1

02/04/2024 19:45

Benfica

2 - 2

Sporting CP

POR CN

29/02/2024 20:45

Sporting CP

2 - 1

Benfica

POR CN

12/11/2023 20:30

Benfica

2 - 1

Sporting CP

POR D1

21/05/2023 19:30

Sporting CP

2 - 2

Benfica

POR D1

15/01/2023 18:00

Benfica

2 - 2

Sporting CP

POR D1

Sporting CP

33%

Draw

50%

Benfica

17%

Sporting CP Last 6 matches

22/12/2024 20:30

Gil Vicente 0 - 0 Sporting CP POR D1

18/12/2024 20:45

Sporting CP 1 - 1 Santa Clara POR CN

14/12/2024 20:30

Sporting CP 3 - 2 Boavista FC POR D1

10/12/2024 20:00

Club Brugge 2 - 1 Sporting CP UEFA CL

05/12/2024 20:15

Moreirense 2 - 1 Sporting CP POR D1

30/11/2024 20:30

Sporting CP 0 - 1 Santa Clara POR D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Benfica

23/12/2024 18:45

Benfica 3 - 0 Estoril POR D1

19/12/2024 17:00

Nacional da Madeira 0 - 2 Benfica POR D1

15/12/2024 18:00

AVS Futebol SAD 1 - 1 Benfica POR D1

11/12/2024 20:00

Benfica 0 - 0 Bologna UEFA CL

07/12/2024 18:00

Benfica 1 - 0 Vitoria Guimaraes POR D1

01/12/2024 18:00

FC Arouca 0 - 2 Benfica POR D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

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

Sporting CP

Benfica

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

13 (76%)4 (24%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

13 (76%)4 (24%)

Sporting CP

Recent matches

Benfica

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

/Yes

(59%)10 7(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)8 9(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sporting CP

Benfica

Shots

Sporting CP

Total shots

18.88 avg / game

Blocked

74 total

Avg. 4.93

Benfica

Total shots

19.00 avg / game

Blocked

65 total

Avg. 4.64

Sporting CP Pass Benfica

Total passes

8878

Avg. 522 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

61%

Total passes

8170

Avg. 481 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sporting CP

Played games

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.53

7.12

121

Corners

132

7.76

18.71

318

Throw-ins

340

20.00

0.82

Offsides

2.65

1.53

GK saves

1.82

Sporting CP

DISCIPLINARY

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.82

1.59

0.12

0.00

10.59

180

Fouls

195

11.47

15.82

269

Tackles

314

18.47

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 29 December 2024 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

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 Portugal Primera Liga predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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