Primeira Liga - TV and streaming channels to watch Sporting vs Benfica

January 15, 2020 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: Primeira Liga, Sporting CP, Benfica, TV Schedules, TV Listings

The league leaders want to put Sporting's chances of winning the title to bed with an emphatic win this weekend. Don't miss a beat of this game with our detailed guide.

What is Sporting and Benfica's form ahead of this match?

Sporting hosts Benfica having won three out of their last four in all comps, with the only exception being their 2-1 loss against Porto in their first game of 2020. Their last Primeira Liga match concluded in a 3-1 win for Silas' men against Vitoria Setubal.

Benfica has won five out of their last six, with their draw against Vitoria Setubal in a cup clash being the only exception. Bruno Lage's men kicked off the year with a 1-0 win against Vitoria Guimaraes, and followed up on it with wins against Aves (2-1) and Rio Ave (3-2).

What is Sporting and Benfica's position in the Primeira Liga?

Sporting enters this game in fourth place of the Primeira Liga. Silas' men have won nine of their 16 fixtures, with two draws and five losses completing their tally. Sporting has scored 28 goals this season, while their defense has conceded eighteen times. Bruno Fernandes is the team's top scorer with eight goals.

Benfica is the best team in the Portuguese top-flight, having won fifteen of their sixteen games this season. Bruno Lage's men have scored 40 goals -the most by a Portuguese team this season- while they have only conceded six times this campaign. Pizzi is the team's top scorer with twelve goals so far.

Sporting vs Benfica - Who's in and who's out?

Sporting - Injured: Luciano Vietto. Suspended: Sebastián Coates. Doubtful: Renan Ribeiro.

Benfica - Injured: Jardel.

Sporting vs Benfica - Head-to-head stats

The most recent Primeira Liga game between these teams ended in a 4-2 win for Benfica back in February 2019.
Benfica enters this game on an impressive 16-match streak without a loss away from home (Primeira Liga).
The last clash between these teams ended in a 5-0 win for Benfica in the Portuguese Super Cup.
Sporting has only been able to win one of their last six games (all comps) against Benfica..
The Lions have not been able to win a league game against Benfica at Jose Alvalade Stadium since April 2012. That game ended in a 1-0 win for the green and white side.
Benfica has outscored Sporting 12-5 in their last six matches (all comps).