| Odds via Tonybet | |
| Sporting vs Benfica | Thursday, July 31, 2025, 03:45 PM EDT |
| Sporting odds | +175 |
| Benfica odds | +150 |
| Draw | +225 |
| Both teams to score | Yes -154, No +110 |
Sporting vs Benfica Preview and Team News
Sporting Team News
Sporting have already kicked off their pre-season friendly tour. Rui Borges’s men lost to Celtic 0-2 and grabbed narrow 1-0 victories over Sunderland and Villarreal.
However, the summer transfer window dealt a significant blow to the club. Their talisman and centre-forward, Viktor Gyökeres, moved to Arsenal. In addition, the team parted ways with Dario Essugo, Marcus Edwards, and Franco Israel, while bringing in Luis Suarez from Almeria and Giorgi Kochorashvili from Levante.
Ahead of the upcoming Super Cup clash, Sporting have no injury concerns. The biggest headache for the coach will be finding a reliable replacement for Gyökeres, with Danish youngster Conrad Harder emerging as the leading candidate.
Sporting predicted lineup vs Benfica (3-4-2-1): Virginia; Inacio, St. Juste, Quaresma; Araujo, Hjulmand, Debast, Catamo; Goncalves, Trincao; Harder.
Benfica Team News
Since their Club World Cup exit, Benfica have played only one friendly. On July 26, the Portuguese side beat Fenerbahce in a five-goal thriller, where Henrique Araujo scored his debut goal for the team.
During the summer transfer window, the club also sold two of their key players. Left-back Alvaro Carreras joined Real Madrid, while Casper Tengstedt departed for Feyenoord. On the other hand, they also made some high-profile signings, including Richard Rios from Palmeiras and Amar Dedic from Salzburg.
Tomas Araujo and Alexander Bah have been sidelined due to injuries, while Bruma’s availability is doubtful after being substituted against Fenerbahce.
Benfica predicted lineup vs Sporting (4-3-3): Trubin; Dedic, Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Rios, Florentino, Barreiro; Aursnes, Pavlidis, Akturkoglu.
Sporting vs Benfica Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 03:45 PM EDT
- Stadium: Estádio Algarve
- Location: Faro/Loulé, Portugal
- Last match: Benfica – Sporting 1:3 (May 25, Taca de Portugal)
Sporting vs Benfica Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Sporting or Draw
- Odds: -205 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: Sporting 1-1 Benfica
One of the most prominent derbies in soccer will once again take centre stage in the Super Cup final. While the departure of Viktor Gyökeres was a major blow for Sporting, it also provides more opportunities for other players.
Based on the teams’ head-to-head record, the Lions have had the clear upper hand in recent years. In their last seven encounters, Benfica have failed to win a single game in regular time, while Sporting have emerged victorious three times.
As usual, we expect an intense and dramatic affair from this derby and don’t rule out the possibility of extra time. However, the nominal hosts still hold a slight edge.
Sporting vs Benfica Betting Tip
- Pick: Both Teams to Score
- Odds: -154 (Tonybet)
With the new season yet to begin, the clubs aren’t in their best form. We can anticipate minor errors in defence, which would give the sides goalscoring opportunities.
Their head-to-head record is also interesting. Out of the last 14 matches, 12 have ended with goals on both ends. We’ve adjusted to the fact that the teams rarely leave a pitch without upsetting each other, and this fixture is unlikely to be an exception.
This will be the 325th Derby de Lisboa. Even though it’s a final, the squads aren’t expected to sit back and play cautiously in such a crucial clash.
Sporting vs Benfica: Where to Watch (Canada)
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