Sporting vs Benfica Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison
Compare Sporting vs Benfica: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.
Sporting
Home Team
Benfica
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Categories Won
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Draw
Benfica
Performance Radar
Statistical Comparison
5W, 3D, 2L
6W, 4D, 0L
22 / 10 matches
22 / 10 matches
11 / 10 matches
11 / 10 matches
+11
+11
2 / 10 matches
2 / 10 matches
6 / 10 matches
8 / 10 matches
7 / 10 matches
8 / 10 matches
2W / 5 matches
3W / 5 matches
3W / 5 matches
3W / 5 matches
League Difficulty: 82.6, Opponent Quality: 64.4
League Difficulty: 79.0, Opponent Quality: 61.3
0W / 3 matches
1W / 2 matches
Actual: 2.2 | Diff: -0.19
Actual: 2.2 | Diff: -0.32
Attack: 77.4, Defense: 66.9, Form: 52.8
Attack: 84.8, Defense: 73.2, Form: 69.4
Goal Timing Analysis
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16-30'
31-45'
46-60'
61-75'
76-90+'
Power Rating Breakdown
Overall
Power Rating Breakdown
Overall
Strength of Schedule
Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.
League Difficulty
Opponent Quality
Elite Opponent Record
Sporting
Benfica
Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.
AI Analysis
The statistics point to a clear direction in this matchup, though the underdog should not be underestimated.
Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 55.6 vs 65.6), making the raw statistics a reliable basis for comparison.
Both teams are evenly matched in attack, with Sporting averaging 2.2 and Benfica averaging 2.2 goals per match.
Both defenses are comparable, with Sporting conceding 1.1 and Benfica conceding 1.1 per match.
Sporting has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 0 of 3 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.
Benfica is a strong road team with a 60% away win rate, suggesting they can perform regardless of venue.
Based on the combined statistics, expect 3.3 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.
Benfica has the edge based on adjusted metrics, but this is far from a foregone conclusion. The 11.4 point power rating difference suggests a competitive match where small details could decide the outcome.
In their recent Portuguese Primeira Liga match (2026-04-19), Benfica prevailed 1-2 against Sporting. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. Notably, Benfica achieved this result away from home, which is particularly impressive. Winning on the road against Sporting shows genuine quality and mental strength. The narrow 1-2 result shows how tight these encounters are. A single moment of quality or a tactical tweak could swing the next meeting either way. Sporting will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Benfica will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost.
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