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 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 1 games · 1 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 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | CD Santa Clara | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | CS Marítimo | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Moreirense FC | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Académico de Viseu FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | FC Famalicão | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | GD Estoril Praia | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Alverca | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Vitória SC | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Rio Ave FC | 2 | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #9 |
| 4 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 0 |
| 5 | Scored | 2 |
| 4 | Conceded | 2 |
| +1 | GD | +0 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal are 2nd (4 pts). Sport Lisboa e Benfica are 9th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/3
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sporting Clube de Portugal and Sport Lisboa e Benfica are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Carlos Vinicius made 324 appearances and scored 78 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' Sport Lisboa e Benfica seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 26' A moment of madness from Gabriel on 26 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sport Lisboa e Benfica will be frustrated.
- 30' A moment of madness from Marcos Acuna on 30 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sporting Clube de Portugal will be frustrated.
- 35' Rafael Camacho is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sporting Clube de Portugal tonight.
- 40' Portugal international Tiago Ilori has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' The 32-year-old Gabriel has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 50' Alejandro Grimaldo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sport Lisboa e Benfica so far.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marcos Acuna, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Jose Alvalade with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 57' The referee shows Sporting Clube de Portugal player a Yellow card on 57.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Chiquinho is booked for Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Yellow card on 58.
- 63' It looks like no one’s ball. Sport Lisboa e Benfica is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 68' Ruben Dias has been relatively quiet despite scoring 21 goals in his last 467 appearances.
- 73' Sport Lisboa e Benfica have won 818 goals from 467 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Rafa Silva. He replaces Chiquinho on 74 minute.
- 79' Gonzalo Plata is replacing Yannick Bolasie for the Sporting Clube de Portugal side.
- 80' The Portugal Rafa Silva breaks the deadlock on 80 minutes. 0-1!
- 85' Sport Lisboa e Benfica come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 86' The Sporting Clube de Portugal bench stirs into life. Idrissa Doumbia is withdrawn and Pedro Mendes gets his opportunity.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Gonzalo Plata is booked for Sporting Clube de Portugal — Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Sporting Clube de Portugal manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cristian Borja is hanging Rafael Camacho on the field on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Sport Lisboa e Benfica to claim maximum points.
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
2.46
Sporting Clube de Portugal xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.48
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 86% + Both teams to score 83%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 2.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 3.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 4.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
Double Chance
Sporting Clube de Portugal or Draw
58%
Draw or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
63%
Sporting Clube de Portugal or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–2 not predicted0 – 2Actual
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 2
5.4%
2 – 1
5.4%
2 – 3
5.3%
3 – 2
5.2%
1 – 1
5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 3
4.3%
2 – 4
3.3%
4 – 2
3.2%
1 – 4
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Sporting Clube de Portugal
| Handicap | Sporting Clube de Portugal covers | Push | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 12% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 16% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 16% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 12% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Clube de Portugal keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
9%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

