Prediction for match Benfica B — Sporting CP B

Match Analysis: Benfica B vs Sporting CP B

In the Segunda Liga of Portugal, an intriguing match is set for December 22nd between Benfica B and Sporting CP B. The odds are set at 2.40 for a Benfica B win, 3.24 for a draw, and 2.88 for Sporting CP B to succeed. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Benfica B - 38.85%, draw - 28.78%, Sporting CP B - 32.37%. In recent head-to-head encounters, both teams have frequently exchanged goals, and in their last five matches, both teams have experienced both high-scoring and more defensive games. The betting line also includes options for totals and both teams to score, highlighting the expectation of some level of scoring.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Benfica B recorded the following results: December 16 - Marítimo vs Benfica B - 1-1, December 6 - Benfica B vs Oliveirense - 2-0, November 30 - União de Leiria vs Benfica B - 2-2. During the same period, Sporting CP B played as follows: December 14 - Sporting CP B vs Vizela - 0-1, December 6 - Feirense vs Sporting CP B - 0-2, November 30 - Sporting CP B vs Farense - 3-1. On average, Benfica B holds 51% possession, receives 3 yellow cards, commits 15 fouls, and is caught offside once per game. Sporting CP B averages 59% possession, 1 caution, 19 fouls, and 4 offsides. Their last head-to-head meeting was on April 23, 2018: Sporting CP B vs Benfica B - 1-2.

Goals Statistics

In their last five matches, Benfica B has an average total of 3 goals per game, scoring 1 and conceding 2. Sporting CP B averages a total of 2 goals per game, scoring and conceding 1 each. For matches exceeding 2.5 goals, Benfica B achieved this in 3 out of 5 matches, while Sporting CP B did so in 1 out of 5. In the first half, Benfica B had 4 out of 5 games with at least two goals, while Sporting CP B had only 1 out of 5. In the second half, both teams played 2 out of 5 matches with totals over 1.5. Regarding goal timing, Benfica B most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minutes (30%), while Sporting CP B scores in the same interval (50%). Benfica B often concedes between the 16th and 30th minutes and the 31st and 45th minutes (both 38%), whereas Sporting CP B concedes between the 46th and 60th minutes and the 76th and 90th minutes (both 40%). Based on this data, it makes sense to consider a bet on both teams to score: yes, as both teams have opportunities to score, with odds at 1.68.

Corner Totals Analysis

Benfica B averages 9 corners per match, while Sporting CP B averages 3. In the last 5 games, Benfica B surpassed the 9.5 corners total once, while Sporting CP B did not. The odds for corner totals are: over 9.5 at 1.66, under 9.5 at 2.08. For the outcome on corners, Benfica B is favored with odds of 1.70. Statistically, it's reasonable to expect Benfica B to be more active in this component, and the overall corner total could approach 12, considering both teams' averages. It's also worth noting the individual corner statistics, where Benfica B consistently exceeds 8-9 deliveries.