Sporting CP vs Portimonense SC Prediction: The Pride of the Lions Remains Undiminished!

Sporting CP will welcome Portimonense SC at the Estádio José Alvalade in the 32nd round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Sporting CP

Form: DWWWW

Sporting CP were a few minutes away from suffering their third defeat of the season in their most recent match against FC Porto on the road, where they found themselves trailing behind by two goals in the first half. However, Viktor Gyökeres turned out to be the guardian angel, and all hope was lost as he bagged a brace late in the game to ensure his side salvaged a point in a 2-2 draw.

The Lions have been exceptional, and their consistent form thus far has played a huge role in them being a few games away from clinching the league title.They have avoided defeat in their last 18 matches (W16, D2) and can make it 19 as they go up against them. They've maintained overt superiority in past encounters, not to mention they've avoided defeat in their last four matches (W3, D1).

With 81 points accumulated from 31 matches, Sporting CP currently holds the top spot in the Primeira Liga standings and has maintained a five-point cushion over second-placed Benfica. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Israel; St. Juste, Inacio, Coates; Catamo, Hjulmand, Braganca, Santos; Trincao, Gyokeres, Goncalves

Portimonense SC

Form: LDDWL

Portimonense, on the other hand, suffered a huge blow in their bid to distance themselves from the drop zone as they succumbed to a 2-0 home defeat against Moreirense. 

Portimonense have now failed to win their last three matches, though they've managed to pick up two points after playing out two successive 2-2 draws against Casa Pia and Famalicao. However, this has not helped them in the tiniest bit in their bid to distancing themselves from the relegation zone, and having gone two matches without defeat on the road (W1, D1), rebounding from a three-match losing streak, it goes without saying they'll fancy their chances of an upset in this impending encounter. 

With 28 points accumulated from 31 matches, Portimonense SC occupies the 16th spot within the relegation play-offs in the Primeira Liga standings and is one point adrift of safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Nakamura; Formiga, Pedrao, Alemao, Relvas; Fukui, Carlinhos, Ventura; Luan, Monteiro, Varela

Match Facts

• Sporting CP are currently on a fifteen-match winning streak when playing at home in the Primeira Liga.
• Portimonense SC have won two of their last eleven away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Sporting CP averages 3.4 goals per game when playing at home, and Portimonense SC averages 1.2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 18 meetings, Sporting CP have won 15 times, Portimonense SC have won 2 times, and there have been 1 draw with a goal difference of 41-20 in favor of Sporting CP. 

Expert Betting Tips

Sporting CP will be looking to return to winning ways and keep their title hopes alive. They have been impressive thus far and could pose significant problems for a Portimonense SC side that has been plagued with inconsistency. 

Currently on a 15-match winning streak at home, there's no doubt that Ruben Amorim’s men are overwhelming favorites to secure maximum points. As such, we anticipate supporting them in the full-time market combined with the total under 4.5 goals.

• W1 & TU 4.5 for 1.82
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.61
• Anytime Goalscorer - Pedro Goncalves for 1.85