Sporting CP vs Chaves Prediction: The Flavienses Have Been Dealt A Bad Hand

Sporting CP will welcome Chaves to the Estádio José Alvalade in the 34th round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Sporting CP

Form: WWDWW

Despite coming up short in the Europa League and Taca da Liga, Sporting CP has had a rather impressive season, clinching their 20th league title a few weeks ago. Ruben Amorim’s wards will be seeking to add a second trophy to their collection, having secured their spot in the Portuguese Cup final, where they'll get to lock horns with FC Porto at the Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor on May 26th.

In their most recent match against Estoril Praia, they won a narrow 1-0 victory away from home courtesy of Paulinho's 81st-minute strike. The Lions have picked up 28 wins from their last 33 matches while recording three draws and two losses in the process. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Pinto; Diomande, Inacio, Coates; Esgaio, Morita, Braganca, Reis; Trincao, Gyokeres, Goncalves

Chaves

Form: LLLDW

Chaves, on the other hand, have no one but themselves to blame for a dismal campaign, which has led to their being relegated to the second tier as they find themselves anchored at the bottom of the table, with seven points seperating them from safety.

In their most recent match against Famalicao at home, Gustavo Sá's first half stoppage time goal condemned them to a 1-0 defeat, extending their losing run in the league to three matches. The Flavienses have picked up five wins from their last 33 matches while recording eight draws and 20 losses.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Nascimento; Correia, Nogueira, Fernandes, Cruz; Essugo, Guzzo, Nwakali; Ribeiro, Hernandez, Sanca

Match Facts

• Sporting CP are currently on a two-match winning streak in the Primeira Liga.
• Chaves have failed to win any of their last four matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Sporting CP averages 3.38 goals per game when playing at home, and Chaves averages 0.63 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 10 meetings, Sporting CP have won 7 times, Chaves have won 2 times, and there has been 1 draw, with the goal difference being 24-12 in favor of Sporting CP. 

Expert Betting Tips

The league champions, Sporting CP, have been impressive during this campaign, and the time to close the curtains has finally arrived. Their last home match of the season sees them pitted against Chaves, a side they have gotten the better of in their last two matches (W2).

Chaves, on the other hand, will be aiming to conclude the season on a high despite confirmation of being relegated to the second tier. However, their chances of doing so appear slim considering their inferior record in this fixture. 

Therefore, support the newly promoted champions, Sporting CP, to cruise to a decisive victory by picking them up in the full-time market, combined with the total of over 3.5 goals.

• W1 & TO 3.5 for 1.69
• Asian Handicap - Sporting CP -2.5 for 1.70
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.67