Sporting CP vs Casa Pia Prediction: The Lions of Lisbon Have Been Unstoppable This Season

Sporting CP will welcome Casa Pia to the Estádio José Alvalade in the eighth 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!

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Sporting CP has yet to relinquish their control in the Primeira Liga table at this early stage, as they sit three points clear at the top after seven games. Thanks to their potent offence, they boast a goal differential of 23, which is currently the highest in the league.

The Lions failed to make it two wins on the bounce in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase as they were held to a 1-1 draw against PSV Eindhoven at Philips Stadion on Tuesday. Prior to that, they recorded a comfortable 3-0 league victory over Estoril Praia on the road.

Formation: 3-4-3

Israel; Quenda, Debast, Quaresma; Inacio, Catamo, Hjulmand, Braganca; Trincao, Gyokeres, Harder

Form: DDWWL

Casa Pia has made a solid start to the season and is positioned in mid-table after seven games. They are seven points adrift of fourth-placed Santa Clara and have maintained a three-point cushion over the relegation zone.

The Geese has been a difficult team to beat, avoiding defeat in their last four games, recording two wins and two draws. In their most recent match, they defied the odds to hold Vitoria de Guimaraes to a 1-1 draw at home. As a result, this extended their draw streak to two games.

Formation: 3-4-3

Sequeira; Tchamba, Goulart, Fonte; Geraldes, Kraev, Sousa, Lelo; Moreira, Svensson, Blanco

• Sporting CP have avoided defeat in their last nine matches across all competitions.
• Casa Pia have lost just two of their last seven away games in the Primeira Liga.
• Sporting CP averages 2.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Casa Pia averages 0.67 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 5 meetings, Sporting CP has won 5 times, Casa Pia has won 0 times, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 19-6 in favour of Sporting CP. 

Sporting CP will be hoping to get back to winning ways following a minor setback against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League during the week. After all, the eight-game winning streak across all competitions that preceded it carries much more weight than a single draw.

The Lions of Lisbon have maintained a 100% record against their opponents in this fixture and are expected to cruise to a comfortable victory in front of their home faithful. Therefore, support the home side to win both halves.

• Sporting CP To Win Both Halves - Yes for 2.00
• Correct Score - 4:0 for 8.50
• Total - Over 3.5 for 2.03