Famalicao vs Sporting CP Prediction: The Lions Should Be Able To Brush Aside The Famalicenses

Famalicao will welcome Sporting CP to the Estadio Municipal de Famalicao in the ninth round of the Primeira Liga. 

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Famalicao vs. Sporting CP, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: DDDDL

Famalicao head into match day ten off the back of a convincing 2-0 win over third-tier side Lagoa in the third round of the Taça de Portugal and will be comfortable making it two wins on the bounce.

The Famalicenses return to league action where their form has been poor, failing to win their last five games (D4, L1). They squandered a one-goal lead in their 1-1 draw against Rio Ave away from home, which extended their draw streak to four matches. This has left them occupying seventh place in the standings and are just three points behind third-placed Benfica. 

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Zlobin; Calegari, Mihaj, De Haas, Pinheiro; Van de Looi, Topic; Dias, Youssouf, Rochinha; Aranda

Formation: WWWWW

A pair of goals from Nuno Santos and Viktor Gyökeres on either side of halftime witnessed Sporting CP secure a comfortable 2-0 victory away from home on the third match day of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) phase during the week. Prior to this, they beat Portimonense in the third round of the Taça de Portugal despite being heavily rotated. 

In their most recent league match, they left no stone unturned as they defeated Casa Pia 2-0 at home before the international break to maintain their 100% record from the last eight games. They currently sit seven points clear at the top and will be aiming to further extend their lead. 

Formation: 3-4-3

Israel; Esgaio, Debast, Inacio; Catamo, Braganca, Hjulmand, Santos; Trincao, Araujo, Gyokeres

• Famalicao have failed to win their last four home matches against Sporting CP.
• Sporting Lisbon have scored in the second half of each of their last 12 games.
• Famalicao averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Sporting CP averages 4.25 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 15 meetings, Famalicao have won 2 times, Sporting CP have won 10 times, and there have been 3 draws with the goal difference being 25-12 in favour of Sporting CP. 

Famalicao are well aware that opting for a favourable outcome in this upcoming encounter won't be an easy feat, especially considering that they have lost their last six matches in a row in this fixture. Sporting CP, on the other hand, will want to build on their momentum following a UEFA Champions League midweek win, and the signs point to a comfortable win.

The Lions have maintained a 100% record in the Primeira Liga and are currently in good form this season, and it is tough to see anything but a commanding victory for the defending champions, which is why we recommend supporting them in the handicap of -1.5.

• Handicap 2 (-1.5) for 2.05
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.75
• Anytime Goalscorer - Viktor Gyökeres for 1.69