Sporting CP vs AVS Futebol SAD Prediction: The Lions Won't Show Mercy, Expect Total Domination!

Sporting CP will welcome AVS Futebol SAD to the Estádio José Alvalade in the sixth round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Sporting CP

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Sporting CP has made an impressive start to the season and have justified themselves once again as favorites to lift the league trophy for the second consecutive season as they are three points clear at the top after five games. 

The Lions of Lisbon recently devoured Lille 2-0 at the Estádio José Alvalade in the newly-formed format of the UCL on Tuesday to commence their campaign on a positive note. They now return to domestic action, where they've maintained a 100% record of five consecutive wins, not to mention their solid defense that has contributed to their success, maintaining three consecutive shutouts, including a recent 3-0 away win to FC Arouca.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Israel; Debast, Reis, Reis; Quenda, Braganca, Hjulmand, Santos; Trincao, Goncalves; Gyokeres

AVS Futebol SAD

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AVS Futebol SAD has endured a mixed start in their first ever appearance in the Portuguese top flight. Currently, they sit in 9th place with seven points on board from five games and are four points clear off the relegation play-offs. 

A 1-0 home victory over Rio Ave last weekend marked their second win of the season and they will be aiming to add a third against powerhouse Sporting CP, which will be very ambitious of them considering they have lost their last two matches on the road this season.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Ochoa; Fonseca, Devenish, Roux, Afonso; Assuncao, Grau; Mercado, Piazon, Kamate; Ribeiro

Match Facts

• Sporting CP have kept a clean sheet in the last four matches across all competitions.
• AVS Futebol SAD have lost their last two away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Sporting CP averages 3.1 goals per game when playing at home, and AVS Futebol SAD averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

This will be the first meeting between these two sides in the Primeira Liga. 

Expert Betting Tips

Sporting CP have been in excellent form this season and will be brimming with confidence following their European success on Tuesday. 

The Lions are currently boasting a six-game winning streak and will want to extend it with a comfortable win here. Therefore, we recommend supporting them to win both halves here comfortably.

• Sporting CP To Win Both Halves - Yes for 1.74
• Total - Over 3.5 for 1.79
• Anytime Goalscorer - Pedro Goncalves for 1.90