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Primeira Liga Matchweek 16
Benfica crestBenficaWWWWW
16:00
Sunday 27 December 2026 · UK time
Sporting CP crestSporting CPLWWWW
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Match preview

Benfica host Sporting CP in Primeira Liga Matchweek 16 on Sunday 27 December 2026, 16:00 (UK time) at Lisbon.

Benfica sit 2nd with 28 points from 11 matches, 4 points ahead of 3rd-placed Sporting CP.

Benfica are in excellent form (5W 0D 0L in their last 5). Sporting CP are in excellent form (4W 0D 1L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Benfica a 34% chance of victory, Sporting CP 41% and the draw 25%. It projects a tight contest, with expected goals of 1.33 against 1.49.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Benfica vs Sporting CP?

Kick-off is Sunday 27 December 2026, 16:00 UK time.

Where is Benfica vs Sporting CP played?

The match is played at Lisbon.

Who is predicted to win Benfica vs Sporting CP?

Our Poisson data model rates Benfica at 34%, the draw at 25% and Sporting CP at 41%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.