Sporting CP vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips (31 July)

The Supercup of Portugal kicks off this new season! This Thursday at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, Sporting CP made an appointment with the SL Benfica at the Estádio Algarve de Loulé for a derby LisBoto always awaited. The Sporting CP comes out of a very high exercise, with coronations in Liga Portugal, but also in the Portugal Cup. In the National Cup final, he had also managed to drop his next opponent at the end of the suspense 1-3 AD. However, it will not be the same story for Rui Borges, since he saw many departures during the summer transfer window, including that of Viktor Gyökeres in Arsenal.SL Benfica has a revenge to take this Thursday evening.

In addition to having fallen against his rival during the last final of the Portugal Cup, he had to settle for 2nd place in La Liga Portugal, just 2 lengths from him ... Bruno Lage's men intend to change the game game in this new exercise. Even if they finished the previous season very late, going as far as the final of the Club World Cup, they will want to get started at best. What could be better for that than going to get a 10th coronation in Portugal Supercup?

In a clash that promised fireworks, Sporting CP and Benfica met with contrasting rhythms echoing from their recent performances. Benfica entered the fixture riding a wave of confidence, having edged out European giants like Bayern Munich and Fenerbahce, and steamrolled Auckland City with a six-goal spectacle. Their attacking depth was evident, with consistent goal-scoring across multiple matches and a resilient defense that held firm against top-tier opposition. However, their two draws against Boca Juniors hinted at vulnerabilities when faced with unpredictable flair and physical intensity.

Sporting CP, meanwhile, capitalized on Benfica’s occasional lapses in midfield control and defensive transitions. The match unfolded with Sporting pressing high and exploiting spaces left by Benfica’s adventurous full-backs. Benfica’s sharpness in front of goal kept them in contention, but Sporting’s tactical discipline and ability to absorb pressure turned the tide. The final result reflected a battle of styles—Benfica’s fluid attacking sequences versus Sporting’s structured counterplay. In the end, Sporting’s adaptability and composure under pressure gave them the edge in a contest that lived up to its billing.

A scoreline that whispers drama and precision—Sporting CP edging Benfica 2–1 feels like more than just numbers. With Sporting’s recent form showing tactical sharpness and a knack for seizing key moments, they’re poised to capitalize on home advantage. Benfica, though dangerous and capable of brilliance, has shown occasional defensive gaps that Sporting’s fluid attack could exploit. Expect a tightly contested match where Sporting’s resilience and clinical finishing tip the balance in their favor.

• Summary: Sporting is going head to head with Benfica starting on 31 Jul 2025 at 19:45 UTC at Estadio Algarve stadium, Faro city, Portugal. The match is a part of the Super Cup .
• Sporting CP Feedinco Rating: 7.13
• Benfica Feedinco Rating: 6.97