Benfica B vs. Sporting CP B: A Portuguese Second Division Clash on the Horizon - Analysing the Form and Potential Outcomes of the Upcoming Match in Liga Portugal 2

The Liga Portugal 2 match between SL Benfica B and Sporting CP B is scheduled for December 23, 2025, at 02:00. Pre-match indicators show SL Benfica B being given a handicap of 0.25 goals, with a total goals prediction of 2.5 and a corner prediction of 10. Historically, the two teams have met eight times. In those encounters, the total goals exceeded 2.5 on three occasions, and the number of corners exceeded 10 twice. SL Benfica B has a record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in these five matches, scoring 7 goals and conceding 6. SL Benfica B's performance this season has been underwhelming. They are currently in 15th place in the league with 14 points, near the relegation zone. Their record includes 3 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses over 13 matches. In the current Liga Portugal 2 season, SL Benfica B has 15 points from 14 matches with a record of 3 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses. Their win rate is just 21.4% with a goal difference of 21:22. Their home form is particularly weak, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in 7 home games, scoring 10 goals while conceding 11, indicating an imbalance in their attack and defence. In their last 6 matches, they have 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses with a goal difference of 11:10, suggesting a lack of defensive stability. Sporting CP B has had a remarkable season, with 9 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in 14 matches, accumulating 29 points and ranking second in the league. Their win rate is 64.3%, with a goal difference of 24:8. Their away form is strong, with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in 7 away games, conceding only 3 goals, which makes them one of the best defensive teams away from home in the league. In their last 6 matches, they have 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, with a goal difference of 9:5, indicating a consistent performance.