On Tuesday night, Benfica will host Sporting Lisbon at Estádio da Luz in their semi-final match for the Taca de Portugal to overcome a first-leg deficit.
The Eagles aim to reach the tournament’s final for the first time since 2020-21, while the Leoes are looking to finally break their four-year drought and make it to another final of the Taca de Portugal.
| Top 3 markets | Best odds at bookmakers |
| Both teams to score: 🥅 | 3.55 at Bet9ja |
| Both teams to score : 🥅 | 1.61 at 1xbet |
| Correct score (1-1): ✅ | 6.70 at Sportybet |
Benfica and Sporting: Previous Games
Arthur, who has scored three goals for Benfica this season, will be a significant challenge for Sporting CP to contain. With three, Nuno Santos has the most assists for Sporting CP this season, so Benfica must be on the lookout for him.
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Marcus Edwards has the most yellow cards for Sporting CP this season with two. Thus, Benfica hopes to capitalize on his disciplinary record. Keep a careful watch on Ángel Di María if you plan to wager on yellow or red cards in this match since he has the poorest discipline for Benfica with four cards.
Half of Sporting CP’s goals this season have come in the first half, making that period their most productive scoring window. Benfica has a 25% chance of conceding in the first fifteen minutes of the game. Sporting CP’s average possession percentage in matches this season is 48.00%, while Benfica’s figure is 51.00%.
Probable Benfica Lineup
Trubin; Bah, Morato, Otamendi, Aursnes; Luis, Neves; Di Maria, Silva, Mario; Leonardo
Probable Sporting Lineup
Israel; Diomande, Coates, Reis; Catamo, Hjulmand, Morita, Paulinho; Trincao, Gyokeres, Santos
Betting tips: Benfica x Sporting
Check out our predictions of the day for Benfica vs. Sporting
Prediction 1: Benfica x Sporting / Full time draw
Given the present state of both sides, we may anticipate a fiercely contested battle. The home-field advantage has been crucial for SL Benfica this season and will continue in the next match. But Sporting Clube de Portugal has been dominant on the road, scoring goals at will. Our first pick is a full time draw.
Prediction 2: Benfica x Sporting / Both teams to score
We anticipate this match to be highly close because both teams have talented players who ought to neutralize one another. With another league matchup on the horizon this coming Saturday, it’s safe to assume that both teams will play it safe and smart. Although we’re predicting a tie, we think both teams will score.
Prediction 3: Benfica x Sporting / Correct score (1-1)
The match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and SL Benfica will likely finish in a tie, with both sides scoring a goal apiece, according to the statistics and performances of both teams. An exciting and tightly-fought match between these two rivals is anticipated, with a final score of 1-1 being a reasonable expectation.