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The Estádio da Luz prepares for a monumental Primeira Liga clash as Sport Lisboa e Benfica host Sporting Clube de Portugal on December 5, 2025. This highly anticipated Lisbon derby, part of Matchday 13, promises intense football action as both teams vie for supremacy at the top of the table. Benfica, known for their attacking flair, will look to leverage home advantage, while Sporting CP, with their impressive goal-scoring record, aims to continue their strong campaign. With bragging rights and crucial league points on the line, expect a fiercely contested encounter.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 31 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 28 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 25 |
| 4 | Gil Vicente FC | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 23 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 19 |
| 6 | Moreirense FC | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 18 |
| 7 | Vitória SC | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 17 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | GD Estoril Praia | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| 10 | CD Nacional | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 12 |
| 11 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | -5 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1 | 11 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 11 |
| 14 | FC Alverca | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 11 |
| 15 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -11 | 9 |
| 16 | FC Arouca | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -17 | 9 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -14 | 6 |
| 18 | AVS | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | -21 | 3 |
As we head into Matchday 13, the Primeira Liga standings paint a picture of a tight race at the top:
- 2nd Place: Sporting CP – Played 11, Won 9, Drawn 1, Lost 1, Points 28. Goals For: 27, Goals Against: 6, Goal Difference: +21.
- 3rd Place: SL Benfica – Played 11, Won 7, Drawn 4, Lost 0, Points 25. Goals For: 23, Goals Against: 6, Goal Difference: +17.
Both teams boast exceptionally strong defensive records, having conceded only 6 goals each after 11 games. Sporting CP holds a slight edge in attack, but Benfica remains the only undefeated side in the league, though with more draws. This match is pivotal for both sides to close the gap on league leaders FC Porto.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2025 | Primeira Liga | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 1 - 1 | Sporting Clube de Portugal |
| 29 Dec 2024 | Primeira Liga | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 1 - 0 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica |
| 06 Apr 2024 | Primeira Liga | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 2 - 1 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica |
| 12 Nov 2023 | Primeira Liga | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 2 - 1 | Sporting Clube de Portugal |
| 21 May 2023 | Primeira Liga | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 2 - 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica |
The Lisbon derby is famous for its unpredictable nature, but recent history offers some interesting patterns in Primeira Liga encounters:
- Over the last 10 league meetings, Sporting CP has a slight edge with 4 wins, compared to Benfica’s 3 wins, and 3 matches ending in a draw.
- Goal-scoring is a consistent feature of this derby, with an average of 3.5 goals per game in the last 10 encounters.
- Crucially, when Benfica hosts Sporting CP, the statistics highlight a strong tendency for both teams to score. In their last 5 Primeira Liga meetings at the Estádio da Luz, all 5 matches saw both teams find the back of the net. Furthermore, 4 of these 5 matches also resulted in Over 2.5 goals, underscoring the attacking intent from both sides in this fixture.
- Recent scores at Estádio da Luz: Benfica 1-1 Sporting (2025), Benfica 2-1 Sporting (2023), Benfica 2-2 Sporting (2023), Benfica 1-3 Sporting (2021), Benfica 4-3 Sporting (2021).
Our Prediction
Considering the attacking prowess of both teams this season, coupled with their incredibly strong defensive records, this derby is poised to be a tactical battle. However, the historical head-to-head at Estádio da Luz, particularly the consistent trend of both teams scoring, is too compelling to ignore. Given the high stakes and the offensive quality on display, we anticipate a match where both sides will push for goals. Therefore, our top betting tip for this Primeira Liga fixture is:
Both Teams To Score
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