Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs Sporting Clube de Portugal, Primeira Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs Sporting Clube de Portugal — Primeira Liga at Estadio da Luz.
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 34 games · 80 pts (2025/26)
- Sporting Clube de Portugal 34 games · 82 pts (2025/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
2021-12-03
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–3
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2021-05-15
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
4–3
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2021-02-01
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–0
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2020-07-25
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2020-01-17
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Nov | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 7–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | FC Barcelona | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Nov | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 6–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | FC Bayern München | A | 2–5 | L |
| 30 Oct | GD Estoril Praia | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | CD Tondela | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Borussia Dortmund | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Nov | FC Pacos de Ferreira | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Besiktas JK | H | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | Vitória SC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Sport Lisboa e Benfica | Sporting Clube de Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 80 | Points | 82 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 23 / 11 / 0 | W / D / L | 25 / 7 / 2 |
| 74 | Scored | 89 |
| 25 | Conceded | 24 |
| +49 | GD | +65 |
| 2.35 | PPG | 2.41 |
| 68% | Win % | 74% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
44%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica are 3rd (80 pts). Sporting Clube de Portugal are 2nd (82 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
6/–
16-30
4/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
5/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Sport Lisboa e Benfica and Sporting Clube de Portugal has kicked off!
- 1' Zouhair Feddal is having his name booked by the referee on 1.
- 2' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Paulinho.
- 7' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 8' Pablo Sarabia has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 8 minutes.
- 13' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 18' Jan Vertonghen, a Belgium , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pedro Porro on 20 minutes.
- 22' The referee has no hesitation. Jan Vertonghen is booked for Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Yellow card on 22.
- 23' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nicolas Otamendi.
- 27' Controversy at the stadium! Julian Weigl argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 32' It looks surprising Sport Lisboa e Benfica does not make any changes. Tiago Tomas has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 33' Controversy at the stadium! Pablo Sarabia argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 38' Sport Lisboa e Benfica has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 43' Sporting Clube de Portugal come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Pedro Goncalves.
- 46' The Sport Lisboa e Benfica bench stirs into life. Valentino Lazaro is withdrawn and Roman Yaremchuk gets his opportunity.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' Another substitution for Sporting Clube de Portugal to replace Zouhair Feddal by Ricardo Esgaio on 55 minute.
- 60' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sport Lisboa e Benfica and Sporting Clube de Portugal are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 62' GOAL! Paulinho fires home to make it 0-2!
- 67' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 68' What composure from Matheus Nunes! The Portugal international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 73' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ricardo Esgaio on 73 minutes.
- 74' Another change for Sport Lisboa e Benfica made on 74 minute. Andre Almeida leaves to be changed by Adel Taarabt.
- 79' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sport Lisboa e Benfica and Sporting Clube de Portugal are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 83' Sporting Clube de Portugal manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tiago Tomas is hanging Pablo Sarabia on the field on 83 minute.
- 85' Sport Lisboa e Benfica manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pizzi is hanging Everton on the field on 85 minute.
- 86' Goncalo Ramos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Darwin Nunez on 86 minute.
- 89' Poor challenge from Adel Taarabt. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' Daniel Braganca gets the nod from Sporting Clube de Portugal. He replaces Pedro Goncalves and will look to change the dynamic.
- It finishes all square. Sport Lisboa e Benfica and Sporting Clube de Portugal share the spoils 1-3.
Lineups
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 30
- 5
-
28
Julian Weigl ↓ Gilberto 74'
- 22
- 20
- 3
-
34
Andre Almeida ↓ Adel Taarabt 74'
- 27
- 99
-
9
Darwin Nunez ↓ Goncalo Ramos 86'
Bench
-
2
Gilberto ↑ 74'
- 11
- 77
-
21
Pizzi ↑ 85'
-
49
Adel Taarabt ↑ 74'
- 14
-
15
Roman Yaremchuk ↑ 46'
- 91
-
88
Goncalo Ramos ↑ 86'
Coach
Jorge Jesus
Sporting Clube de Portugal Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 24
- 1
-
17
Pablo Sarabia ↓ Tiago Tomas 83'
-
3
Zouhair Feddal ↓ Ricardo Esgaio 55'
- 2
- 8
- 13
- 21
- 25
-
15
Manuel Ugarte ↓ Nuno Santos 90'
Bench
- 31
-
11
Nuno Santos ↑ 90'
- 7
-
47
Ricardo Esgaio ↑ 55'
-
19
Tiago Tomas ↑ 83'
-
68
Daniel Braganca ↑ 90'
- 84
- 71
- 87
Coach
Ruben Amorim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Haris Seferovic | 6 |
| Pedro Goncalves | 4 |
| Geny Catamo | 3 |
| Rafa Silva | 3 |
| Trincao | 3 |
| Pizzi | 3 |
| Darwin Nunez | 2 |
| Joao Felix | 2 |
Head to Head
2021-12-03
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–3
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2021-05-15
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
4–3
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2021-02-01
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–0
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2020-07-25
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2020-01-17
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2021-12-03
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–3
Sporting Clube de Portugal
L
2021-11-27
Os Belenenses Futebol
0–7
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2021-11-23
FC Barcelona
0–0
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
2021-11-07
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
6–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2021-11-02
FC Bayern München
5–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2021-10-30
GD Estoril Praia
1–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
Sporting Clube de Portugal Form
2021-12-03
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–3
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2021-11-28
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–0
CD Tondela
W
2021-11-24
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–1
Borussia Dortmund
W
2021-11-07
FC Pacos de Ferreira
0–2
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2021-11-03
Sporting Clube de Portugal
4–0
Besiktas JK
W
2021-10-30
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–0
Vitória SC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78
Sporting Clube de Portugal xG
I would bet for:
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Sporting Clube de Portugal 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Portugal win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Draw
60%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Portugal
66%
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Sporting Clube de Portugal
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Clube de Portugal win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
0 – 1
5.5%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
4.9%
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Handicap | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Portugal covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 19% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Sporting Clube de Portugal keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

