Sporting CP vs Benfica Prediction 01.02.2021

Here's our Sporting vs Benfica Prediction analysis: Jose Alvalade Stadium is the stage for this mouthwatering derby fixture between two Portuguese giants – Sporting CP welcoming Benfica to their ground on Monday night.

Sporting CP vs Benfica Prediction

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Match status: 2020/21 Primeira Liga - Matchweek 16
Kick-off: Monday 01 Feb 2021, 09:30pm CET
 Venue: Estádio José Alvalade (Lisbon)

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Sporting CP are having an easy ride in the Primeira Liga; atop the league table with a four-point cushion. They have set the league alight with outstanding performances every week, dropping points just thrice in fifteen matches to occupy first place.

Meanwhile, Benfica seem to have their eyes on the title too - albeit they are suffering from a dip in form at the moment. Six points adrift top spot, Amorim’s charges will fancy a win in this fixture to tilt the title race in their favor.

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Having ended their previous campaign in fourth-place, theLions have started the current season in grand style as they push for their first title triumph in 19 years. Sporting CP are yet to lose a league match this season, winning 12 matches from their first 15 league games.

Sporting CP are in imperious form at the moment, and will aim to widen the gap at the top with a win in the Derby de Lisboa on Monday. They have won four of their last five matches in the league, conceding twice and scoring an impressive nine times in the same period.

After picking up a single poing last time out on their turf, Amorim's men returned to winning ways away from home, against their last opposition, Boavista. Their young manager will encourage his side not to drop their performance levels as there is still lots of football to play.

Troubled by their recent inconsistent form, the Lions played out a draw against 14th-placed Nacional the last time they were in league action. However, they bounced back with a 3-0 victory in their following game against Belenenses in the quarterfinal of Taca de Portugal.

As Aguias have not tasted defeat in their last eight league games, winning five times and drawing thrice. And they will aim to go one better than last term, where they finished in second-place. Unfortunately, they haven’t looked completely reassuring at times.

After failing to protect their early lead against CD Nacional at Estadio da Luz last Monday, Jorge Jesus' side will hope to pick up their first win in three games when they take on Sporting CP in this crucial contest.

In what is turning out to be an entertaining title race, Sporting CP seem to have it all figured out and are not taking their foot off the gas as they cruise on effortlessly. Benfica, on the other hand, will have to come up with a better display if they're going to test their arch-rival's resolve.

Injured or Suspended Players

Sporting CP: Luiz Phellype.
Benfica: Andre Almeida, Everton, Odysseas Vlachodimos and Helton Leite.

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Sporting vs Benfica Predictions

Sporting CP boast the best defensive record in the top flight, shipping in a meagre 9 goals since the start of campaign. In addition, they have not been shy in front of goal as their offensive output is second only to that of reigning champions, FC Porto.

Just like their foes, Benfica have been putting in impressive attacking displays this season, but their backline has been pretty frail. Surely, the Lions have the upper hand here, and we are backing them to secure a hard-fought victory come fulltime.