Sporting Clube de Portugal vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 Rui Licinio Barbosa Tavares
- Referee Vitor Ferreira Fernandes
- Referee Paulo Soares
- Referee Hugo Miguel
- Referee Artur Soares Dias
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
Last 5 meetings
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
2019-02-03
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–4
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2018-08-25
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Boavista FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Jan | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jan | CD Nacional | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Dec | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Jan | CD Nacional | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Jan | FC Porto | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jan | CD Tondela | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Jan | CD Santa Clara | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Portimonense SC | H | 2–1 | 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' We are underway at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Sport Lisboa e Benfica started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Luis Neto has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 125 appearances.
- 11' The crowd applauds Jardel as he leaves the pitch. Gabriel steps in for Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 13' Gilberto was booked on 13.
- 15' It’s a booking for Sporting Clube de Portugal player. Tiago Tomas gets a Yellow card.
- 16' Julian Weigl is having his name booked by the referee on 16.
- 21' The 33-year-old Joao Mario has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sebastian Coates, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Jose Alvalade with 10 goals in the last 9 games.
- 36' 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.
- 40' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luis Neto.
- 45' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sport Lisboa e Benfica needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 50' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sporting Clube de Portugal that had 507 games and scored 681 goals.
- 53' Nicolas Otamendi is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 58' It looks surprising Sporting Clube de Portugal does not make any changes. Nuno Tavares has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 61' Joao Mario makes way for Joao Palhinha at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sporting Clube de Portugal.
- 64' Sport Lisboa e Benfica make a change. Franco Cervi trudges off to be replaced by Adel Taarabt on 64 minutes.
- 69' Spain international Adan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 74' Sporting Clube de Portugal make a change. Tiago Tomas trudges off to be replaced by Tabata on 74 minutes.
- 76' Pizzi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 76.
- 79' The whistle greets Darwin Nunez as he departs to be replaced by Haris Seferovic.
- 80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gabriel.
- 85' Odisseas Vlachodimos needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 90' It’s a booking for Sporting Clube de Portugal player. Tabata gets a Yellow card.
- 90' The Sporting Clube de Portugal manager makes a substitution. Pedro Goncalves departs to be replaced by Daniel Braganca.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sporting Clube de Portugal 1-0 Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
Lineups
Sporting Clube de Portugal Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 24
- 1
- 3
-
17
Joao Mario ↓ Joao Palhinha 61'
- 4
-
11
Nuno Santos ↓ Jovane Cabral 61'
- 8
- 13
- 5
-
19
Tiago Tomas ↓ Tabata 74'
Bench
- 55
-
77
Jovane Cabral ↑ 61'
- 81
-
7
Tabata ↑ 74'
-
6
Joao Palhinha ↑ 61'
- 72
- 96
- 52
-
68
Daniel Braganca ↑ 90'
Coach
Ruben Amorim
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 30
- 5
- 28
- 21
-
11
Franco Cervi ↓ Adel Taarabt 64'
- 33
- 3
- 27
- 99
-
9
Darwin Nunez ↓ Haris Seferovic 79'
Bench
- 38
- 17
- 19
-
8
Gabriel ↑ 11'
-
49
Adel Taarabt ↑ 64'
-
14
Haris Seferovic ↑ 79'
- 1
-
71
Nuno Tavares ↑ 79'
- 88
Coach
Jorge Jesus
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
2021-02-01
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
2019-02-03
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–4
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2018-08-25
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
Sporting Clube de Portugal Form
2021-02-01
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–0
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2021-01-26
Boavista FC
0–2
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2021-01-15
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–1
Rio Ave FC
D
2021-01-08
CD Nacional
0–2
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2021-01-02
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2020-12-27
Os Belenenses Futebol
1–2
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2021-02-01
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–0
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2021-01-25
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–1
CD Nacional
D
2021-01-15
FC Porto
1–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
2021-01-08
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–0
CD Tondela
W
2021-01-04
CD Santa Clara
1–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
2020-12-29
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–1
Portimonense SC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.7
Sporting Clube de Portugal xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 83% + Both teams to score 79%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Portugal win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.63
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 3.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 4.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
Double Chance
Sporting Clube de Portugal or Draw
74%
Draw or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
47%
Sporting Clube de Portugal or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–0 not predicted1 – 0Actual
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 1
5.8%
3 – 2
5.7%
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 3
4.1%
4 – 1
4%
4 – 2
3.8%
2 – 0
3.7%
3 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Sporting Clube de Portugal
| Handicap | Sporting Clube de Portugal covers | Push | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 15% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 18% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 13% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 8% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Clube de Portugal keeps clean sheet
15%
✗
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

