FT · PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal 2 · Friday, 01 May 2026

Sporting CP B 01 Benfica BMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Friday, 01 May 2026

Sporting CP B
01
Benfica B win
Benfica B
> Model verdict
✗ Result against the lean

Pre-match, Bawler had Sporting CP B at 38%, draw at 33%, Benfica B at 29%. Against expectation, the match finished 0-1. The model's headline call was Sporting CP B to win.

> Pre-match probability vs result
B win
38%
Draw
33%
B win
29%
Actual ✓
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.211.03
Total 2.24
Actual
01
Total 1 (-1.2 vs xG)

Match underperformed xG by 1.2 goals. Below-expectation scoring — could be wasteful finishing, strong goalkeeping, or low-quality chances the model over-rated.

> Bawler's picks · how they landed
Banker
1X
Pre-match: 71%
✗ Lost
Value
BTTS No
Pre-match: 55%
✓ Won
Dark Horse
Away Win
Pre-match: 29%
✓ Won
Bawl Out✗ Lost@ 5.75x
  • 1X
  • Over 9.5 Corners
  • Over 9.5 SOT
  • Over 2.5 Goals

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