Laura Rozo
The most captivating match of the 16th matchday of the Primeira Liga will be Benfica vs Sporting Lisboa. We have no doubts the classic rivalry surrounding the Lisbon derby will be present in this match. The home team is in excellent spirits after winning their most recent games, and they will play a Sporting club that is in need of a victory but has a strong record.
Today, at JefeBet, we present you our analysis, prediction and other information about the clash between these two Portuguese soccer clubs, Benfica vs Sporting Lisboa
We encourage you to check out our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this preview.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Benfica vs Sporting Lisboa Primeira Liga Matchday 16 Game on January 15, 2023
- Where: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal
- When: Sunday, January 15, 2023, 01:00 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Benfica (-135) / Tie (+270) / Sporting Lisboa (+320)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Benfica (AH -0.75, -103) / Sporting Lisboa (AH +0.75, -120)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (-135), Under (+100)
- BetMGM Both teams score: Yes (-140) / No (+100)
[the_ad_placement id=”sports-futbol”]
Betting on S.L. Benfica
The home side come into this Benfica vs Sporting Lisboa willing to give their all. In their last match against Portimonense, Benfica won 1-0 with a goal by Joao Mario in the 9th minute from the penalty spot.
Benfica currently leads the Primeira Liga with 40 points. In the 15 games it has played so far, it has been defeated only once. This club is one of the favorites to win Portugal’s most significant soccer competition due to the caliber of its lineup and the synchronicity its coach has developed.
Benfica’s possible lineup (4-3-3): Odisseas Vlachodimos; Alexander Bah, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Mihailo Ristic; Florentino Luis, Enzo Fernandez, Chiquinho; Joao Mario, Julian Draxler, Gonçalo Ramos.
Betting on Sporting Lisboa
Sporting Lisboa currently occupies fourth place in the Primeira Liga standings. So far this season, Ruben Amorim’s team has nine wins, one draw and five defeats.
The team has three victories in the past five matchdays and will undoubtedly enter this Benfica vs Sporting Lisboa match seeking the three points to keep pace with the teams that are right behind them.
In their last match against Marítimo, they lost 1-0 with a goal from the penalty spot after a foul in the 50th minute of the match. Sporting must win if they are to close in on Porto, who are currently their direct rivals and are taking away their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
Possible Sporting Lisboa lineup (3-4-2-1): Antonio Adan; Gonçalo Inacio, Sebastian Coates, Matheus Reis; Pedro Porro, Manuel Ugarte, Mateus Fernandes, Arthur Gomes; Marcus Edwards, Paulinho; Francisco Trincao.
JefeBet Prediction
Considering their recent results, we believe that it will be the home team who will take the victory in this Benfica vs Sporting Lisboa. In the last few games, they have had wonderful performances and have managed to keep a clean sheet. Another clean sheet doesn’t appear possible, though, since they will play Sporting, a team that is desperate for a win and above all else needs a victory to solidify its position in the league.
Prediction: Benfica win 2-1.
