Portimonense vs Sporting Lisbon prediction and betting tips on October 18, 2024
Game Prediction
In the Round of 32 of the Portuguese Cup on October 18, 2024, Portimonense will face Sporting Lisbon. The capital club must be focused on securing a victory.
Portimonense vs Sporting Lisbon: Key Stats and Trends
- Portimonense has lost three times in their last four matches.
- Sporting Lisbon has won nine out of their last ten encounters, with one draw.
Our Prediction for Portimonense vs Sporting Lisbon
Portimonense is a modest club that managed to avoid relegation from the Primeira Liga last season by accumulating 32 points, the same as Boavista, but finishing fifteenth based on additional criteria. The unfortunate Boavista lost both playoff matches against ABC with identical scores of 1-2. For Sporting, the previous season marked a significant breakthrough: after a disappointing fourth-place finish, they triumphed over their rivals Benfica to reclaim the title.
In the current season, under Ruben Amorim, Sporting has experienced only one setback—a 0-3 lead in the Super Cup against Porto ended in defeat. However, they have since won all eight matches in the Primeira Liga and performed well in the Champions League, securing a 2-0 home victory against Lille and drawing 1-1 away against PSV Eindhoven. Meanwhile, Portimonense has struggled even in the second division, with just one win and five points from seven matches.
The club from Portimão has shown a decent attacking performance in the Segunda, scoring nine goals in seven games but conceding an average of two goals per match. In contrast, the champions boast impressive statistics with 27 goals scored and only two conceded. Notably, Dyokeresh has netted 11 goals in eight appearances, five of which are from penalties.
Portimonense vs Sporting Lisbon: Probable Lineups
Portimonense (possible lineup): Nakamura – Kobayashi, Relvash, Alemao, Nuno Campos – Diaby, Geovane – Benedikt, Paulo Vitor, Chiku Banza, Pereira Duarte
Sporting Lisbon (possible lineup): Israel – Inacio, Debast, Quaresma – Araújo, Yulmand, Daniel Bragança, Catamu – Harder, Dyokeresh, Trincão
Head-to-Head Matches: Portimonense vs Sporting Lisbon
In friendly matches against the giants, Portimonense has held their ground fairly well. However, in official encounters, including the cup, Sporting has won the last twelve times they met.
Free Prediction for Portimonense vs Sporting Lisbon
The guests are significantly stronger, but the match occurs between international breaks and the upcoming Champions League fixtures, so the favorites may conserve energy. We recommend betting on "under 3.5 goals" (odds: 1.65).