Farense vs Sporting CP Prediction: Leões de Faro Will Get On The Scoreboard But Not Enough To Avert Defeat!

Farense will welcome Sporting CP to the Estádio de São Luís in the third round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Farense

Farense must tackle the intimidating prospect of a match against Sporting CP in what will be their second home match of the season after losing 2-1 against Moreirense at the Estádio de São Luís, denying José Mota's team a dream start to the league and their maiden home win. 

Instead of reviving their confidence by returning to winning ways in their latest match against Rio Ave away from home, they found themselves on the receiving end of a 1-0 defeat. Taking into account their poor away form from the previous season, managing only one win in their last eight matches (L5, D3), such a result was as predictable as the sunrise.

With no points on board, Farense occupies the 15th spot in the Primeira and is one place above the relegation play-offs. They are three points behind sixth-placed Famalicao. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Velho; Rivaldo, Africo, Moreno, Talys; Neto, Falcao; Belloumi, Soares, Bermejo; Tomane

Sporting CP

Sporting CP, on the other hand, would jump at the chance to face Farense, a side they've bested four times on their visits to the Estádio de São Luís and will be seeking to extend that winning run here.

Ruben Amorim’s men opened their Primeira Liga account with a comfortable 3-1 home victory over Rio Ave, bouncing from a 4-3 defeat against bitter rivals FC Porto in the Portuguese Super Cup. They followed this with a resounding 6-1 triumph away from home against new boys CD Nacional in their latest league match, extending their winning run to two matches.

With six points accumulated, Sporting CP find themselves at the top of the Primeira Liga standings and are level on points with four other teams. They have maintained a six-point cushion over their opponents in this impending encounter. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Kovacevic; Quaresma, Diomande, Inacio; Quenda, Braganca, Morita, Catamo; Trincao, Goncalves, Gyokeres

Match Facts

• Farense have lost four consecutive matches when playing away against Sporting CP.
• Sporting CP have avoided defeat in their last 12 away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Farense averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Sporting CP averages 2.7 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 6 meetings, Farense have won 0 times, Sporting CP have won 6 times, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 18-6 in favor of Sporting CP.

Expert Betting Tips

Farense have lost their opening two matches in the Primeira Liga and will be looking to register their first win of the season. However, the visit of defending champion Sporting CP will derail such plans. 

Sporting CP have maintained a 100% start in the Primeira Liga and are overwhelming favorites with bookmakers to secure a comfortable victory away from home, where they've enjoyed the satisfaction of defeating their opponents four times. 

Despite Sporting CP being overwhelming favorites in this fixture, we anticipate both sides to get on the scoreboard here, considering this has been the case in their last three encounters.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.02
• Sporting CP & Over 3.5 for 1.96
• Anytime Goalscorer - Viktor Gyökeres for 1.66