Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction: Sportpesa Mega Jackpot
This Saturday’s Taca de Portugal final at Estádio Nacional do Jamor sees Sporting CP and Benfica clash in a fiery Lisbon derby with historic stakes.
Fresh off their Primeira Liga triumph, Sporting chase their first domestic double since 2002, while Benfica aim to end a 7-year cup drought.
Sporting’s Double Dream: League champions seek 18th Taca de Portugal (last won in 2019).
Benfica’s Redemption Arc: After narrowly missing the league title, Eagles target first cup since 2017.
Recent Dominance: Sporting unbeaten in 5 of last 6 derbies (3W, 2D).
Tight Tactics: Last 3 H2Hs saw under 2.5 goals (35 yellow cards in 6 games).
Injury Woes: Benfica miss Bah and Manu Silva; Sporting sweat on Diomande’s fitness.
Sporting: Hunting History
The Lions’ league title (their 21st) was sealed via a 1-1 derby draw in May, showcasing their resilience post-Amorim’s exit. Now, they target:
First double in 22 years
18th cup title to close gap on Benfica (26 wins)
Send-off for Gyökeres/Gonçalves (linked with summer moves)
Key Stats:
Defensive solidity: 12 clean sheets in 2025
Gyökeres’ impact: 27 goals this season
Benfica: Silverware Salvation
Bruno Lage’s men fell short in the league but can salvage pride:
End 7-year cup wait (last won in 2017)
Avenge title heartbreak
Rafa Silva’s leadership: 8 assists in 2024/25
Concerns:
Attack blunt without Bah’s overlaps
Defensive gaps: Conceded in 9 straight games
Tactical Battle
Sporting’s Approach:
Compact 3-4-3 to neutralize Benfica’s wingers
Target set-pieces (scored 12 from dead balls)
Benfica’s Response:
Overload midfield with João Neves
Exploit Diomande’s potential absence
Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction Head-to-Head Trends
Last 6 meetings: 15 goals total (2.5 avg)
Discipline: 35 yellows, 2 reds since 2024
Cup history: Benfica won 3 of the last 5 finals
Current Form
Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction: Last Five Meetings
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