Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon Predictions

• Five of the last six clashes have seen over 2.5 goals, with 24 scored in total
• Sporting have won six straight league games, scoring at least twice in each
• The previous two meetings in 2023 have both finished 2-2

Table-topping clash could go to visitors

Sunday night’s battle between Lisbon’s big two sees the pair leading the way in the Primeira Liga, with visitors Sporting three clear of Benfica at the summit. The pair meet for the third time in 2023, and this should be another thrilling contest.

The previous two clashes both finished 2-2, but that was before Sporting improved their forward line. This fixture has a history of brilliant clashes, with the pair sharing 24 goals across their last six meetings.

More goals should be on the cards here, with the pair both averaging over two goals per game in the league this term. Sporting have scored at least twice in every game as part of their recent six-game winning streak to move top, which should worry a Benfica side who have won once across their last four at home.

Sporting have won four straight games in all competitions, scoring 11 times along the way. They have the firepower to win this one, with Pedro Goncalves impressing. He forms part of a stellar Sporting front three, which could swing this towards the visitors.

Five of the last six meetings between the pair have seen over 2.5 goals scored and this should go the same way. That should suit the visitors, so take them to edge a thrilling contest.