Sporting vs Benfica Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 4, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Modified at :April 4, 2024 at 5:33 PM

The all-important Derby de Lisboa is here

Following their thriller in the Portuguese Cup semi-final, Sporting and Benfica will go head-to-head again. While the homeside in the cup game did not make their way in the final, Sporting host their arch-rivals in the Liga Portugal fixture at the José Alvalade Stadium.

This is going to be a fierce top of the table clash, as the winner could gain much needed momentum for the title-charge in this dead-end of the season. Lisbon is set to light up with this one!

Kick-off:

Saturday: 6th April 2024, 7.30 PM GMT

Sunday: 7th April 2024, 1:00 AM IST

Location: José Alvalade Stadium

Form

Sporting (in the league): D-W-W-W-W

Benfica (in the league): W-L-W-W-W

Players to watch

Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting)

Viktor Gyokeres has scored 30 goals in all competitions for Sporting, so far. And has more then 10 assists to his name as well. The 25-year-old Swede is making his way to the top in the list of players with a higher striking prowess.

Rafa Silva (Benfica)

Rafa Silva has been a top performer for Benfica over the years. The Portuguese forward has scored 12 goals and has 11 assists in just 26 games. He will look to win the game for his side.

Match facts

Sporting can keep their top spot even with a draw while Benfica have to win to clinch the first spot if they want to do so with just 6 games remaining
Last Derby de Lisboa action ended in a 2-2 draw on 2nd April 2024 in the semi-final of Portuguese cup – Taca de Portugal

Sporting vs Benfica: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Rafa Silva to score a goal – 10/3 bet365
Tip 2: Benfica to win by a clean sheet against Sporting – 13/2 Skybet
Tip 3: Match to end with under 9.5 corners – 11/10 bet365

Match odds favour Benfica with 11/4, as for a Sporting win the odds are 1/1 and for a draw it is 11/4.

Injury and team news

Sporting will remain without their midfielder Goncalves remains sidelined due to an injury sustained during the Europa League match against Atalanta on March 14. Goalkeeper Antonio Adan continues his absence, having been sidelined for the past seven matches due to a thigh issue.

Benfica face no injury or suspension concerns ahead of the upcoming game. Spanish defender Juan Bernat made his return to the squad against Chaves after being sidelined since October due to a muscle injury.

Head-to-head

Total matches: 36

Sporting: 13

Benfica: 20

Draws: 13

Predicted lineup

Sporting predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Israel; Diomande, Coates, Reis; Catamo, Hjulmand, Morita, Paulinho; Trincao, Gyokeres, Santos

Benfica predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Trubin; Bah, Morato, Otamendi, Aursnes; Luis, Neves; Di Maria, Silva, Mario; Leonardo

Match prediction

Considering the last game between the two Portuguese rivals ended in a 2-2 draw, this one is expected to light up Lisbon as well. The rate of the match ending with over 3 goals scored is 1.9 so fans should expect goals. We predict another draw.

Prediction: Sporting 2 – 2 Benfica

Telecast

India – No telecast

UK – BT Sport

US – GOLTV

Nigeria – No telecast

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