2019-20 Primeira Liga – Sporting CP vs Benfica Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Sporting CP vs Benfica kick off? Friday 17th January, 2020 – 21:15 (UK)
Where is Sporting CP vs Benfica being played? Estádio José Alvalade
What TV channel is Sporting CP vs Benfica on in the UK? FreeSports have the rights to Primeira Liga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Sporting CP vs Benfica in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Premier Player
Where can I get tickets for Sporting CP vs Benfica?
Sporting CP – https://www.sporting.pt/en/tickets-and-gamebox/tickets
Benfica – https://www.slbenfica.pt/pt-pt/loja/bilhetes/jogos
What was the score in the last meeting between Sporting CP & Benfica? Benfica 5-0 Sporting CP
THE TEAM NEWS
SPORTING CP
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Luis Maximiano; Ristovski, Tiago Ilori, Mathieu, Borja; Doumbia, Battaglia, Bruno Fernandes; Bolasie, Luiz Phellype, Wendel
Unavailable: Coates (Suspended), Jovane Cabral (Injured)
Doubtful: Renan Ribeiro (Injured), Neto (Injured), Acuna (Injured), Vietto (Injured)
BENFICA
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Vlachodimos; Andre Almeida, Ruben Dias, Francisco Ferreira, Alex Grimaldo; Weigl, Gabriel; Pizzi, Chiquinho, Cervi; Seferovic
Unavailable: Taarabt (Suspended), Jardel (Injured), Joao Filipe (Injured), Raul de Tomas (Personal reasons)
Doubtful:
THE PREDICTION
Benfica were far from impressive as they needed a late goal to defeat bottom side Desportivo Aves in their last game. Another repeat of that performance would see them struggle to overcome Sporting CP in this contest but that should act as a wake-up call for them and they are likely to win again.
