Boavista vs Sporting CP Prediction: Expecting To See Goals At Both Ends Of The Pitch

Boavista will welcome Sporting CP to the Estadio do Bessa XXI in the ninth round of the Primeira Liga.

Having salvaged a crucial point against Raków Częstochowa in the Europa League despite being a mandown for almost the entirety of the game, Sporting CP will be seeking yet another crucial point or maximum in the league that could see them reclaim first place in the standings.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Boavista

Form: DDLWW

Boavista's unbeaten run in the Primeira Liga was extended to two matches with a 1-1 draw against Moreirense away from home before the international break, a performance Gérard López was not convinced about. Although this has also meant that, they are winless in three league matches.

However, Gérard López was undeniably on cloud nine after the hiatus, as his team picked up a decisive 3-1 away triumph over UD Oliveirense in the third round of the Taca de Portugal to end a three-match losing streak in this competition.

The visit of Sporting CP should offer more turmoil than hope of returning to winning ways for Os Axadrezados, having snatched just five points from ten matches at the Estádio do Bessa XXI, mainly due to seven losses, two draws, and a win.

They currently occupy sixth place with 15 points in the standings, one point ahead of seventh-placed Moreirense and four points behind the European spot, third place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Goncalves; Agra, Awaziem, Abascal, Onyemaechi; Reisinho, Perez, Vukotic; Morais, Lourenco, Bozenik

Sporting CP

Form: WWWWD

Everything could have gone according to plan, such as securing maximum points on the third match day of the Europa League group stage campaign against Raków Częstochowa on the road. However, an early setback in the form of Viktor Gyökeres receiving a straight red card in the opening eight minutes foiled such a plan as they were held to a 1-1 draw, leaving them second in Group D.

Prior to that, they made the trip to Estádio José Gomes to face off with Olivais e Moscavide in the third round of the Taca de Portugal, and they went from a goal down to record a 3-1 triumph. This follows a tense 2-1 league win over FC Arouca at home.

With a four-match winning streak in the league while being the only side yet to suffer defeat since the start of the season, the Leões have undeniably been riding a wave of momentum, and they'll be backing themselves for a fifth consecutive win this time on the road where they are unbeaten in twelve matches stretching to the previous season.

They currently occupy second place with 22 points, level on points with first-placed Benfica.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-4-1

Israel; Diomande, Coates, Inacio, Esgaio, Reis; Morita, Hjulmand, Edwards, Goncalves; Gyokeres

Match Facts

• Boavista have scored a goal in eight of their matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Sporting CP are unbeaten in three away matches in the Primeira Liga, where they've yet to keep a clean sheet.
• Boavista averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Sporting CP averages 1.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 30 meetings, Boavista have won 3 times, Sporting CP have won 22 times, and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 59-19 in favor of Sporting.

Expert Betting Tips

Boavista are currently on an eight-match unbeaten run when playing at home stretching to the previous season, and not only that, but they have lost one of their last ten league matches, making them a side that can't be ruled out of causing an upset in this one despite being inconsistent.

Sporting CP, on the other hand, have been impressive on the road and in this fixture, where they have lost one of their last ten matches alongside seven wins and two draws. While they are favorites to pick up three points, they are fully aware of the threat that their opponents present in this impending clash pose, and treading cautiously will be something worth considering.

As such, we anticipate the visitors to claim a comfortable win away from home; however, there is also no sidelining a Boavista side that might as well be able to find the back of the net, although it won't be enough to avoid defeat.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.76
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.61
• Corners - Over 10 for 2.00