Benfica vs. Sporting Lisbon Tips and Odds – 10/05/2025

• Fixture: Benfica vs Sporting CP
• Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025
• Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal

Match Preview

The Lisbon derby arrives with the Primeira Liga title race at fever pitch. Sporting CP and Benfica are locked on 78 points each after 32 matches, with Sporting holding top spot on goal difference (+59 to Benfica’s +56). The winner here will take a giant step toward the championship, making this one of the most significant derbies in recent memory.

Sporting CP enter this clash in red-hot form, having won their last four league matches. Their most recent result was a dramatic and hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Gil Vicente on 4 May, in which an injury time winner kept them ahead in the title race by the narrowest of margins. This followed more dominant wins against Boavista (5-0 away), Moreirense (3-1 home), and Santa Clara (1-0 away). This winning streak has kept them top and showcased their attacking depth and defensive solidity.

Benfica, meanwhile, have also hit their stride at the perfect time, winning their last three league games. They edged out Estoril 2-1 away, preceded by convincing victories over Vitória Guimarães (3-0) on the road and AVS (6-0) at home. Their recent surge has kept them neck and neck with Sporting, and their attack is firing on all cylinders. To add further intrigue, the two rivals will also meet in the Portuguese Cup final following the conclusion of the title race, with both clubs having recently registered semi-final victories.

Both squads are close to full strength. Sporting’s star striker Viktor Gyökeres continues to be a focal point, while Pedro Gonçalves and Morten Hjulmand have been instrumental in midfield. Benfica will lean on the experience of Ángel Di María, with Nicolás Otamendi marshalling the defense. With so much at stake and both teams in top form, expect an intense, high-quality contest.

Key Players

Benfica

• Ángel Di María: The experienced Argentine winger brings creativity, vision, and a knack for scoring in big games, adding a world-class edge to Benfica’s attack.
• Nicolás Otamendi: Benfica’s captain and a World Cup winner, Otamendi anchors the defense with leadership, experience, and strong tackling ability.

Sporting CP

• Viktor Gyökeres: A powerful Swedish striker, Gyökeres is Sporting’s main goal threat, boasting an impressive scoring record and physical presence up front.
• Pedro Gonçalves: Creative and clinical, Gonçalves excels as a goal-scoring midfielder, regularly contributing both goals and assists from advanced positions.

Prediction

With both sides on winning streaks and the title on the line, this derby is set to be a classic. Sporting’s slightly better goal difference and recent consistency give them a marginal edge, but Benfica’s home advantage and attacking momentum make them formidable. A draw is possible, but the energy and urgency from both teams suggest we could see goals-and a potential late winner.

Betting Markets & Odds

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This derby has all the ingredients for a title-deciding thriller-don’t miss it!