Sporting Clube de Portugal vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sporting Clube de Portugal vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Primeira Liga at Estadio Jose Alvalade.
- Sporting Clube de Portugal 11 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 11 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Hugo Miguel
- Referee Jorge de Sousa
- Referee Bruno Jesus
- Referee Antonio Nobre
- Referee Ricardo Santos
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 11 | 33 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 11 | 24 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Académico de Viseu FC | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Famalicão | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 10 |
| 13 | CD Nacional | 11 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | CS Marítimo | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Vitoria FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Jan | FC Porto | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | CD Santa Clara | A | 4–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | LASK Linz | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Dec | Moreirense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Jan | CD Aves | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | FC Famalicão | H | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 3–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | Boavista FC | A | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Sporting Clube de Portugal | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 24 | Points | 28 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 7 / 3 / 1 | W / D / L | 9 / 1 / 1 |
| 24 | Scored | 30 |
| 11 | Conceded | 10 |
| +13 | GD | +20 |
| 2.18 | PPG | 2.55 |
| 64% | Win % | 82% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
45%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal are 3rd (24 pts). Sport Lisboa e Benfica are 2nd (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0-15
5/–
16-30
4/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/4
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
4/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
9/4
61-75
6/1
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sporting Clube de Portugal
| Luis Suarez | 9 G | 1 A |
| Flavio Goncalves | 3 G | 1 A |
| Geny Catamo | 2 G | 4 A |
| Fotis Ioannidis | 2 G | 2 A |
| Rodrigo Zalazar | 2 G | 1 A |
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 11 G | 3 A |
| Gianluca Prestianni | 7 G | 4 A |
| Leandro Barreiro Martins | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rafa Silva | 1 G | 2 A |
| Jhon Duran | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Estadio Jose Alvalade that hosts another battle between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 5' Sporting Clube de Portugal is showing some good football. However, Sporting Clube de Portugal are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sporting Clube de Portugal side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' Sport Lisboa e Benfica fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 26' The referee shows Sport Lisboa e Benfica player a Yellow card on 26.
- 30' Marcos Acuna catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 30.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Sporting Clube de Portugal is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sporting Clube de Portugal and Sport Lisboa e Benfica are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 50' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 55' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 57' A moment of madness from Luiz Phellype on 57 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sporting Clube de Portugal will be frustrated.
- 58' It’s a booking for Sport Lisboa e Benfica player. Chiquinho gets a Yellow card.
- 63' Sporting Clube de Portugal are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sport Lisboa e Benfica backline.
- 68' Portugal international Chiquinho has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 73' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 74' Chiquinho makes way for Rafa Silva at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 79' Gonzalo Plata is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yannick Bolasie at the 79 minute mark.
- 80' Rafa Silva does the damage! The net is bulging and Sport Lisboa e Benfica surge ahead!
- 85' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 85 minutes.
- 86' A tactical swap from Sporting Clube de Portugal — Pedro Mendes on, Idrissa Doumbia off on 86 minutes.
- 90' Poor challenge from Gonzalo Plata. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Cristian Borja. He replaces Rafael Camacho on 90 minute.
- 0-2 the final result. Sporting Clube de Portugal will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Sporting Clube de Portugal Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
89
Yannick Bolasie ↓ Gonzalo Plata 79'
- 9
- 8
- 13
- 22
- 37
- 81
- 29
-
98
Idrissa Doumbia ↓ Pedro Mendes 86'
-
7
Rafael Camacho ↓ Cristian Borja 90'
Bench
- 16
- 14
-
26
Cristian Borja ↑ 90'
- 5
-
20
Gonzalo Plata ↑ 79'
-
55
Pedro Mendes ↑ 86'
- 99
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
-
19
Chiquinho ↓ Rafa Silva 74'
- 95
- 6
- 21
-
11
Franco Cervi ↓ Adel Taarabt 90'
- 8
- 3
- 34
- 99
- 97
Bench
-
49
Adel Taarabt ↑ 90'
-
14
Haris Seferovic ↑ 90'
- 33
- 22
-
27
Rafa Silva ↑ 74'
- 72
- 84
Coach
Bruno Nascimento
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Haris Seferovic | 6 |
| Pedro Goncalves | 4 |
| Pizzi | 3 |
| Geny Catamo | 3 |
| Rafa Silva | 3 |
| Trincao | 3 |
| Joao Neves | 2 |
| Darwin Nunez | 2 |
Head to Head
Sporting Clube de Portugal Form
2020-01-17
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2020-01-11
Vitoria FC
1–3
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2020-01-05
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–2
FC Porto
L
2019-12-16
CD Santa Clara
0–4
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2019-12-12
LASK Linz
3–0
Sporting Clube de Portugal
L
2019-12-08
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–0
Moreirense FC
W
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2020-01-17
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2020-01-10
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–1
CD Aves
W
2020-01-04
Vitória SC
0–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2019-12-14
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
4–0
FC Famalicão
W
2019-12-10
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
3–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
2019-12-06
Boavista FC
1–4
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.19
Sporting Clube de Portugal xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.05
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Sporting Clube de Portugal or Draw
48%
Draw or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
77%
Sporting Clube de Portugal or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 3
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 0
5.5%
0 – 3
5.5%
1 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.9%
1 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Sporting Clube de Portugal
| Handicap | Sporting Clube de Portugal covers | Push | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 22% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Clube de Portugal keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

