Sporting vs Benfica Prediction: Team News, Predicted Lineups and Where To Watch
It’s the Lisbon Derby in Portugal tonight as Sporting host Benfica with both sides looking to go top of the table.
Ahead of the clash, we’ve made a prediction for the game, provided our predicted line-ups for both teams, and picked out a Bet Builder using our comparison tool!
Sporting vs Benfica Bet Builder
Using our bet builder comparison tool, we’ve picked out a 25.18/1 bet for Sunday’s Liga Portugal game (price correct as of 13:15, 29.12.24). Featured in our bet is for Angel Di Maria to score anytime, Viktor Gyokeres to score anytime and Orkun Kokcu to be shown a card.
Angel Di Maria to score anytime – Di Maria has scored five goals in his last five league starts
Viktor Gyokeres to score anytime – Gyokeres has scored more goals (18) than any other player in Liga Portugal this season
Orkun Kokcu to be shown a card – Has landed in three of Kokcu’s last five league appearances
At the time of writing, the bet is available at 25.18/1 with Paddy Power but as low as 20/1 elsewhere. Make sure you compare your bet builders to guarantee the best price on the market!
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Sporting vs Benfica Team News
Ricardo Esgaio is suspended for the home side, who are without Pote, Nuno Santos, Daniel Braganca and Hidemasa Morita due to injury. Rui Borges takes charge of his first game following his Boxing Day appointment.
Renato Sanches and Tiago Gouveia are the only players missing for Benfica.
Sporting vs Benfica Predicted Lineups
Sporting Predicted Lineup (3-4-3): Israel; Debast, Diomande, Inacio; Quenda, Simoes, Hjulmand, Araujo; Trincao, Gyokeres, Harder
Benfica Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Bah, Araujo, Otamendi, Carreras; Aursnes, Florentino; Di Maria, Kokcu, Amdouni; Pavlidis
Where to watch Sporting vs Benfica
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Sporting vs Benfica Score Prediction
Rui Borges faces a baptism of fire for his first game as Sporting boss as the home side look to get their title defence back on track. Up against rivals Benfica, the spoils may well be shared tonight.
