Sporting CP - Benfica predictions

Sporting CP might be heading into this game as firm favourites to get a win but they will have their work cut out for them as Benfica are known to be highly unpredictable and capable of pulling a surprise when it is least expected.

It would be a minor miracle for Benfica to win at Sporting CP, and they’re likely aware of that. Though risky, such an outcome could bring solid profits thanks to the 3.77 price on most online sportsbooks.

Sporting CP went into their previous Primeira Liga match as the hard favourites, so the 1:2 victory was unsurprising. Most betting predictions expected a more convincing goal difference, but it’s hard to fault the lead they had throughout that away game’s runtime.

Benfica had little to prove the last time they played at home against Chaves, and they secured a 1:0 victory through a one-goal lead in the second half. Still, more was expected from them in such a favourable matchup, and their opponents in round 28 might be a harder nut to crack.

The home team gives their opponents plenty of reasons to worry about the upcoming fixture. They’re on something of a streak with 5 goals scored over the last 3 matches.

Considering the away team’s recent history, it seems they don’t play their best when they’re visitors. The previous 3 times were marked by 5 goals conceded and the negative trend will probably continue.

The game’s hosts are leading the standings with a 68_TO_SAFE_ZONE -point difference. They seem likely to push that even further this Saturday, and each point is worth its weight in gold this late in the season.

Benfica are just 1 point between the top position in the standings, meaning they are well on their way to a Champions League qualification. Experts are sceptical of their chances to close the gap this Saturday, though.

This is the second time these two teams will clash as part of the current Primeira Liga season. Benfica won the first time around, though it was a rather close victory and most bookies are expecting this match to end differently.

An Over 3.5 Goals wager here can net you considerably better results than the Over 2.5 counterpart, and the probability of winning remains almost as strong. The 2.55 odds offered at 1xbet are great for value, too.