Portimonense SC vs Sporting CP Prediction: Saturday's Bet Of The Day Sees Goals At Both Ends Of The Pitch!

Portimonense SC will welcome Sporting CP to the Estádio Municipal de Portimão in the 15th round of the Primeira Liga.

Sporting CP has consistently dominated this fixture, riding an impressive thirteen-match unbeaten streak. Their primary objective in this encounter is to extend this streak to fourteen matches. Securing a victory holds paramount importance, as a failure to do so might result in them slipping down to the second position.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Portimonense SC

Form: LDLWL

After failing to win their first opening four matches of the season, securing two losses and two draws, it was certain that Portimonense were headed for an underwhelming season, which they currently are as they have since won just four of their last ten matches (L5 D1).

In their latest Primeira Liga match, they were thrashed 5-2 by Moreirense away from home, extending their winless run to three matches since a 2-1 win over Chaves at home on November 11th.

The Alvinegros are currently on a three-match unbeaten run at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão, securing two wins and a solitary draw since a 3-1 defeat to Benfica on September 24th. While they may fancy their chances of extending their unbeaten run to four matches, it'll prove to be an arduous task given they are currently on a six-match losing streak at home against their opponents in this impending encounter.

With 15 points accumulated from 14 matches, Portimonense SC occupy the 13th spot in the Primeira Liga standings, three points ahead of the relegation zone and three points adrift of seventh-placed Famalicao.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Silvestre; Ventura, Pedrao, Relvas; Guga, Carlinhos, Dener, Costa; Jasper, Paulinho, Varela

Sporting CP

Form: WLWLW

After a positive conclusion in the Europa League, which saw them earn qualification to the knockout stages courtesy of a 3-0 triumph over Austria's Sturm Graz, Sporting CP continued their success with a 2-0 triumph over ten-man FC Porto at home in the derby, enabling them to reclaim their top spot in the Primeira Liga standings.

Five days later, the Leões extended their winning run across all competitions to three matches by beating Tondela 2-1 away from home on the third matchday of the Taça da Liga group stage campaign. With this win, they find themselves positioned at the top of Group C, ensuring inevitable qualification to the knockout stages.

In the Primeira Liga, they have maintained a consistent form, securing seven wins out of their ten matches. However, their away form has experienced a slight dip as they find themselves on a two-match losing run against Benfica and Vitoria de Guimaraes. Despite this, they remain optimistic about getting back on track in this impending encounter.

With 34 points accumulated from 14 matches, Sporting CP sits atop the Primeira Liga standings and is one point ahead of second-placed Benfica. Failure to secure maximum points could see them drop down one place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Adan; Quaresma, Diomande, Inacio; Catamo, Hjulmand, Morita, Reis; Edwards, Gyokeres, Goncalves

Match Facts

• Portimonense SC have emerged victorious in one of their last thirteen matches against Sporting CP.
• Sporting CP is currently on a two-match losing streak when playing away in the Primeira Liga.
• Portimonense SC averages 1.17 goals per game when playing at home, and Sporting CP averages 1.83 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last seventeen meetings, Portimonense SC claimed two victories, while Sporting CP emerged victorious fourteen times, resulting in one draw. Sporting CP leads with a goal difference of 39-19.

Expert Betting Tips

Portimonense SC has struggled to secure victories against Sporting CP, managing only two wins in their last seventeen encounters. Additionally, having suffered six consecutive defeats in home matches against Sporting CP, their prospects in this fixture don't seem promising, pointing towards a probable convincing defeat.

The away side is strongly favored by bookmakers, and it is anticipated that they will comfortably secure their seventh consecutive away victory. However, there is a likelihood that the home team might score in this match.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.92
• Anytime Goalscorer - Viktor Gyökeres for 1.80
• Correct Score - 1:3 for 7.20