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 16:30

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: 16:30) 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 will face Benfica in Portugal Primera Liga on December 29, 2024 at 16:30.
Sporting CP are currently 1st with 82 points after 34 matches.
Benfica sit 2nd with 80 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.35.

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

16:30

2024-12-29

Sporting CP vs Benfica - Prediction & Odds

Sporting CP

Benfica

2024-12-29 16:30

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 15:30

Sporting CP

2 - 1

Benfica

POR D1

02/04/2024 15:45

Benfica

2 - 2

Sporting CP

POR CN

29/02/2024 16:45

Sporting CP

2 - 1

Benfica

POR CN

12/11/2023 16:30

Benfica

2 - 1

Sporting CP

POR D1

21/05/2023 15:30

Sporting CP

2 - 2

Benfica

POR D1

15/01/2023 14:00

Benfica

2 - 2

Sporting CP

POR D1

Sporting CP

50%

Draw

50%

Benfica

Sporting CP Last 6 matches

22/12/2024 16:30

Gil Vicente 0 - 0 Sporting CP

POR D1

18/12/2024 16:45

Sporting CP 1 - 1 Santa Clara

POR CN

14/12/2024 16:30

Sporting CP 3 - 2 Boavista FC

POR D1

10/12/2024 16:00

Club Brugge 2 - 1 Sporting CP

UEFA CL

05/12/2024 16:15

Moreirense 2 - 1 Sporting CP

POR D1

30/11/2024 16:30

Sporting CP 0 - 1 Santa Clara

POR D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Benfica

23/12/2024 14:45

Benfica 3 - 0 Estoril

POR D1

19/12/2024 13:00

Nacional da Madeira 0 - 2 Benfica

POR D1

15/12/2024 14:00

AVS Futebol SAD 1 - 1 Benfica

POR D1

11/12/2024 16:00

Benfica 0 - 0 Bologna

UEFA CL

07/12/2024 14:00

Benfica 1 - 0 Vitoria Guimaraes

POR D1

01/12/2024 14:00

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

1.41

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.35

Scored

Avg. per game

1.26

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.41

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

26 (76%)8 (24%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

25 (74%)9 (26%)

Sporting CP

Recent matches

Benfica

Under /Over

(88%)30 4(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)30 4(12%)

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

/Yes

(53%)18 16(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sporting CP

Benfica

Shots

Sporting CP

Total shots

17.94 avg / game

Blocked

114 total

Avg. 4.96

Benfica

Total shots

17.03 avg / game

Blocked

125 total

Avg. 4.46

Sporting CP Pass Benfica

Total passes

17476

Avg. 514 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

61%

Total passes

16613

Avg. 489 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sporting CP

Played games

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.44

6.24

212

Corners

241

7.09

18.59

632

Throw-ins

719

21.15

1.09

Offsides

2.56

1.38

GK saves

2.44

Sporting CP

DISCIPLINARY

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.97

1.85

0.15

0.00

11.24

382

Fouls

394

11.59

15.74

535

Tackles

620

18.24

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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

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