Sporting CP vs FC Porto Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds
FC Porto travel to the Estádio José Alvalade in their 20th Primeira Liga match day to face Sporting CP and extend their winning streak to five games.
Will Sporting CP use the same tactics that led to the 2-0 defeat by FC Porto in the Taca de Liga, or will it be different this time now that they have the support of their fans?
Let’s take a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Sporting CP and FC Porto, team news, probable lineups, match facts and latest betting odds to take into account!
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Sporty CP
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After suffering heartbreak in the Taca de Liga final against FC Porto when they were denied the trophy in a 2-0 home loss, they unleashed their wrath at home against Braga, beating Artur Jorge’s side 5: 0 hit three points to secure everything.
Another win followed, this time away against Rio Ave, where they won 1-0 thanks to a late Youssef Chermiti goal in the 84th minute, ending any dreams of a draw for their opponent.
They are currently on a three-game winning streak in Primeira Liga, suffering just one defeat in their last five games and amassing 10 points in total. Needless to say, they’ve maintained a solid form of running so far.
They are currently fourth in the table with 38 points and, given that they are 15 points behind Benfica at the top of the table, they have little chance of catching up.
Team News
Sporting CP only have to worry about Daniel Braganca as he is the only one currently injured for this game.
Estimated starting XI
Formation: 3-4-3
Adam; Juste, Goncalo Inácio, Matheus Reis; Ricardo Esgaio, Morita, Ugarte, Nuno Santos; Edwards, Chermiti, Pedro Goncalves
FC Porto
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After a 1-0 win over Academico de Viseu away in the Taca de Portugal quarter-finals, Andre Franco’s goal in the 50th minute of the second half, assisted by Uribe, secured passage to the next round, where the Primeira Liga Opponent Famalicao is waiting for you.
Before that, they beat Maritimo 2-0 at home, extending their Primeira Liga winning streak to four games. It’s important to note that that win alone also extended her unbeaten streak to 20 games in all competitions, making her form downright impressive.
After suffering a shock away defeat to Rio Ave in August 2022 in which they lost 3-1, they went back to an 8-game unbeaten streak in away games, winning five games and drawing three more. It’s clear the Eagles maintained another impressive form on the road this time.
They are currently in second place with 45 points and have been watching first place closely where they are eight points off. They will try to close that points gap while continuing to put pressure on leaders Benfica.
Team News
FC Porto are without Gabriel Veron, Otavio and Stephen Eustaquio through injury, while Wendell Borges is doubtful for this game.
Estimated starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Diogo Costa; Joao Mario, Pepe, Marcano, Zaidu; Pepe, Grujic, Uribe, Galeno; Taremi, Evanilson
match facts
- Sporting CP are currently on a seven-game home win streak.
- FC Porto are now unbeaten in 20 games.
- FC Porto haven’t lost a game in their last 12 away games.
- The average number of goals scored in a match between Sporting CP and FC Porto is 2.4.
- Sporting CP average 2.34 goals per game at home, while FC Porto average 1.82 goals per game away.
head to head
Sporting CP have won 14 of their last 59 matches, FC Porto have won 24 and there have been 21 draws with a goal difference of 70-54 in favor of FC Porto.
Expert Betting Tips
With eight straight wins in all competitions, FC Porto go into this match full of confidence. They will be ready to pick up another disappointing result against Ruben Amorim’s side, whom they beat 2-0 in the Taca de Liga final, and they will be eager to repeat that result in the Primeira Liga to complete the Closing the points gap between them and the league’s leading side, Benfica.
With home advantage, Sporting CP is supported by its fans. This time around, they’re hoping for a more convincing victory over their opponent, prioritizing revenge for their Taca de Liga defeat while focusing on their ultimate goal, the title shot that seems to be hanging in the balance.
We won’t be picking a winner for this game as it could go either way, but it will no doubt be a fun game between these two Primeira Liga heavyweights. As conceding is highly unlikely we choose both teams to score as our first pick as six of their seven home games against Sporting CP resulted in both teams scoring.
- Both teams score (Yes) for 1.77
- 1st goal – FC Porto for 2.00
- Aims – Over 2.5 for 2.00