Benfica vs Sporting CP: match statistics
Benfica vs Sporting CP: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Benfica played against Sporting CP in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on December 5, 2025. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Benfica has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Sporting CP has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Benfica scores 2.08 goals per game and allows 0.58. Sporting CP scores 2.58 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 2.68 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Benfica's games and 42% of Sporting CP's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 67%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sporting CP has the higher season xG average, 2.25 to 1.97 per game. Benfica takes 16.8 shots per game, while Sporting CP takes 20.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Benfica leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.17 goals per game after halftime. Sporting CP leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Benfica's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Sporting CP, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.68 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Benfica | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sporting CP is 18% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Benfica · 2.6 pts / game - Sporting CP
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sporting CP is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
2.08 goals / game - Benfica · 2.58 goals / game - Sporting CP
Sporting CP is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.58 goals / game - Benfica · 0.5 goals / game - Sporting CP
Benfica scores in 92% of games (11 of 12 meczów), while Sporting CP keeps a clean sheet in 58% (7 of 12 meczów).
Sporting CP scores in 100% of games (12 of 12 meczów), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 50% (6 of 12 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Benfica
Over / Under - Sporting CP
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sporting CP - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 83%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Benfica
Sporting CP
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| Benfica | Liga | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.67 | 2.68 | ▲ 3.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 44% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 52% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 30% | ▲ 58% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 76% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 76% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Benfica vs Sporting CP?
The Liga NOS match finished Benfica 1:1 Sporting CP. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Benfica vs Sporting CP?
Benfica score 2.08 goals per game on average and Sporting CP 2.58. The Liga NOS average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Benfica's matches and 42% of Sporting CP's.
What form are Benfica and Sporting CP in?
Over the last 5 games Benfica have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Sporting CP 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Benfica vs Sporting CP?
The statistical background for Benfica vs Sporting CP — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.