A Liga Portugal match between Sporting CP and Benfica will hold on April 06th, 2024, Saturday at 19:30h (UTC), in Portugal, check the Sporting CP vs Benfica betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Sporting CP vs Benfica will occur
The game is set to be played in the well-known Estádio José Alvalade stadium, in the city of Lisboa, with a capacity for 50095 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Sporting CP vs Benfica betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Liga Portugal, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.49 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.87 goals per match.
Sporting CP last match
In the last match they played, Sporting CP collected a draw. The opposing team was Benfica, and the match – which ended with the result of 2-2 – was valid for Taça De Portugal. Coach R. Amorim’s disposed his team in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Prior to the match, there were signs indicating that the game would be evenly matched between the two teams. As a result, a draw with odds around 3.60 seemed like a plausible and expected outcome.
Even with an excellent display of Viktor Gyökeres, the game ended in a draw. The player turned out to be the Sporting CP team’s driving wheel throughout the match, but the game’s luck was not on their side.
Benfica last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Taça De Portugal, Benfica, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Sporting CP team with a final score of 2-2.
Prior to the match, there were signs indicating that the game would be evenly matched between the two teams. As a result, a draw with odds around 3.60 seemed like a plausible and expected outcome.
Sporting CP vs Benfica h2h
The last time these teams faced off against each other in Taça De Portugal, Sporting CP was in 1st place while Benfica was in the 2nd place. Sporting CP opened with a 3-4-2-1 arrangement while Benfica charged with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The last time these teams met was less than a month ago! The meeting was valid for the Taça De Portugal 2023/2024, on 02-04-2024. On that occasion, the clubs drew 2-2.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The Benfica team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Sporting CP its counterpart.
Sporting CP
Liga Portugal leaderboard now
The Sporting CP team with 68 points currently occupies the 1st place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League, with a campaign of 22 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses.
Which means that the team is over Benfica team who is in the position 2 in the 28th round and has a 1 point disadvantage.
Sporting CP analysis
Sporting CP at the end of round 27 in Liga Portugal had 77 goals scored and 26 conceded.
There’s no denying that Ruben Filipe Marques Amorim is one of the most exciting young coaches around right now. His track record of success is impressive, to say the least, and he’s clearly someone with a lot of potential. With him in the technical area, Sporting CP might gain an advantage.
Playing at home shows more positive results for the team with 13 wins, 0 losses and, 0 draws compared to the 9 games they won as the visiting team.
Best goalscorer from Sporting CP
There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team’s attack, Viktor Gyökeres has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Sporting CP with 22 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.
It should also be noted that 4 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Benfica
Liga Portugal leaderboard now
The Benfica team with 67 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 21 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses.
In the 28th round, the team has a small disadvantage of 1 point compared to the Sporting CP team which is just above, in 1st place.
Benfica analysis
Benfica goal quotient is definitely positive, with 61 down scored and 21 conceded after 27 rounds played.
As we approach the Regular Season, Benfica is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 7 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
This is a top 5 team in the Liga Portugal that wants to keep up with the good performances!
Ball possession above 50% usually enables teams to gain some control over their opponents. This is why the Benfica team typically tries to achieve an average ball possession of 60.37% to control the game.
Opponents usually do not have much of a chance against away team Benfica, with a balance of 9 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws in the Liga Portugal.
Best goalscorer from Benfica
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Rafa Silva. The Attacker has scored 12 times in the current season and has helped Benfica come out with a positive result on several occasions.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Sporting CP is Viktor Gyökeres, who has already scored 22 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Benfica is Rafa Silva, he has scored in 12 opportunities.
The best time to place bets is between 75-90 minutes as some study have shown this to be where most goals happen.
The bet on 2.5 goals less seems to be a good option, considering that Benfica has an average of 1.85 goals per game as a visitor. This market is an option to use since Benfica does not concede goals away from home.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.15.
Corners Top Betting Tips
For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 6.66 corners per game.
Benfica is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 7.19 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Benfica in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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Sporting CP vs Benfica betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on April 06th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Estádio José Alvalade stadium in Lisboa.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Taça De Portugal match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 2-2 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
