Sporting was superior to Setubal, pressed on Vitoria's many absences (due to a virus), and with a decent appearance, managed to comfortably win 3-1.

Leader Bruno Fernandes has returned to good performances (rumors want him to agree with Manchester United).

With the exception of the defeat by Porto, Sporting has seven consecutive home wins in all competitions.

Fans are constantly in conflict with the strong man, Frederico Varadas.

Benfica beat Rio Aves 3-2 for the cup quarter-finals. Twice the Eagles were behind in the score, but they managed to come back in the game.

Their performance was not good for another time. In the semi-finals, Benfica will play against Porto in the great Portuguese Clasico.

Bruno Lage told about the many games that his team has to play in too many competitions.

"There are no excuses. We rest and look our games one by one. We have to fight in every single game."

The two teams have faced each other 63 times. Sporting has 18 wins, while Benfica has won 28 times, and 17 matches ended in a draw.

In the previous season, Benfica won in Sporting's home 2-4. The match took place on 3/2/32019.

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• Full Time Result (1X2) : 3.75– 3.40 – 2.00
• Under/Over 2.5 Goals : 1.80 (Over) – 2.00(Under)
• Draw No Bet: 2.62 (Sporting CP) – 1.40(Benfica)
• Both Teams to Score: 1.66(Yes) –  2.10(No)
• Halftime Result (1X2): 4.00 – 2.20– 2.60

*bet365 odds as offered at  17/01, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Bruno Fernandes is the captain and the best player of this team. If he has been influenced by the tranfer rumors will be a hanticap for his performance.

Seferovic is back in action and he will be probably in the first 11. He is the best Benfica's striker and he empowers the attack of his team.