Sporting CP vs Casa Pia Prediction: Rooting For Os Gansos Goal

Sporting CP will welcome Casa Pia to the Estádio José Alvalade in the 19th round of the Primeira Liga.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Sporting CP

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Sporting CP suffered a setback in their recent Taça da Liga semi-final against Braga, facing a 1-0 loss on the road despite being considered the favorites. This comes after a thrilling 5-2 league win over FC Vizela on the road.

The Lions have been a force to be reckoned with in the league, and this is testament to their current five-match winning streak in the league. They are currently on a nine-match winning streak at home and boast the best home record in the league.

With 46 points accumulated in 18 matches, Sporting CP sits at the top of the Primeira Liga and has maintained a one-point advantage over second-placed Benfica.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Adan; Quaresma, Coates, Inacio, Esgaio; Hjulmand, Goncalves, Santos; Trincao, Paulinho, Gyokeres

Casa Pia

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Despite having a home advantage at their disposal, it wasn't enough to see Casa Pia avoid a morale-crushing 3-1 defeat at the hands of Farense.

This defeat has seen their losing streak in the league extended to two matches, leaving them low in confidence. On the road, they have bounced back impressively, as they are on a two-match winning streak after going four matches without a win (L2 D2), and their form has been average, with just three losses recorded in nine games (W4 D2).

With 19 points accumulated in 18 matches, Casa Pia occupy the 13th spot in the Primeira Liga standings, three points ahead of the relegation play-off spot, and are three points behind eighth-placed Famalicao.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Paes; Larrazabal, Nunes, Zolotic, Lelo; Dias, Neto, Brito, Roberto; Clayton, Cardoso

Match Facts

• Sporting CP have lost one of their last nine matches across all competitions.
• Casa Pia has conceded a goal in seven of their last nine away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Sporting CP averages 2.67 goals per game when playing at home and 1.56 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the four most recent meetings, Sporting CP secured victory in all four instances, with no draws, and Casa Pia failed to win any. The goal difference is in favor of Sporting CP at 11-6.

Expert Betting Tips

Sporting CP is undoubtedly expected to secure maximum points in this match, and their flawless home record further reinforces that notion against a side they've dominated in past meetings.

However, Casa Pia is not one to be overlooked either, given their sudden resurgence away from home, which currently sees them on a two-match winning streak. Given that goals have been seen at both ends of the pitch in all of their four meetings, we anticipate the same trend to continue in this one.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.25
• Total - Over 3 for 1.85
• Home To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 1.76