Sporting CP vs FC Vizela Prediction: The Green and Whites Are Overwhelming Favourites To Seal All Three Points At The Estádio José Alvalade

Sporting CP will look to rebound from their 2:2 draw against Benfica in the Lisbon Derby when they host F.C. Vizela at the Estádio José Alvalade on the 17th matchday of the Primeira Liga.

Will Sporting CP be able to come out on top and win with their impressive home form, or will they be stopped in their tracks by underdogs F.C. Vizela?

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

Sporting CP

Form: DLWWW

To make amends for their poor away form, Ruben Amorim's men produced a stellar performance in their recent away match against Benfica, settling for a share of the points with the match ending in a 2:2 draw. Unfortunately, this didn't have a positive effect on their poor away form, which has seen them go without a victory in two straight games.

In their last five matches, they've only lost one, a 1:0 road loss to Maritimo, while also recording one draw and three wins to collect 10 points in exchange for their consistent form.

The Estádio José Alvalade has established itself as their stronghold in contrast to their dismal away record, and they have not disappointed when playing there, winning 7 of their last 9 home games across all competitions. It's also important to note that they are currently cruising on a 5-match winning streak at home in the Primeira Liga, a performance deserving of praise in front of their fans.

Their position hasn't changed for the better as they remain bundled in fourth place with 29 points, and it's without a doubt that they are still in desperate need of catching up as they are seven points off a third-place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Adan; Reis, Coates, Inacio; Porro, Goncalves, Ugarte, Santos; Trincao, Edwards, Paulinho

F.C. Vizela

Form: WLWWL

In contrast, the visitors started the new year off with a demoralizing 2:1 road loss to Famalicao, and Kiko's attempt to get his team a goal back in the 49th minute proved futile because opposing Jaime's late goal in the 81st minute dashed any hopes they had of walking away with a resounding result.

However, they didn't stop there. They continued on to make up for their error with a convincing 3:0 victory over Maritimo at home, which featured goals from Anderson de Jesus Santos and a brace from Milutin Osmajić. This victory helped their team get back in the win column against a team they hadn't beaten in their previous three meetings.

In their last five matches, they've been in solid form, collecting 9 points from three victories and two defeats while allowing three goals in the process displaying a solid defense that ranks fourth in the Primeira Liga.

They are currently in eighth place with 21 points, 6 points behind the Europa League qualifying spot currently held by Casa Pia, and find themselves level on points with ninth-place Chaves.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Buntic; Juliao, Wilson, Anderson, Kiki; Samu, Claudemir, Guzzo; Bondoso, Moreira, Osmajic

Match Facts

• Sporting CP has won five consecutive home matches in the Primeira Liga.
• F.C. Vizela has yet to win a game against Sporting CP in their last four meetings.
• The average number of goals scored between Sporting CP and F.C. Vizela is 3.25.
• When playing at home, Sporting CP scores 2.71 goals per game, while F.C. Vizela scores 1.13 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

Sporting CP has won four of the last four meetings, F.C. Vizela has won none, and there have been no draws, with a goal difference of 10-3 in favor of Sporting CP.

Expert Betting Tips

As mentioned, Sporting CP have been quite impressive in front of their fans at the Estádio José Alvaladeas opposed to their stuttering away form, winning five straight home games and scoring a staggering 16 goals while allowing two, and their victory in this case can't be questioned in the least.

Feeling that this may turn out to be a mismatch in terms of quality and class, F.C. Vizela will attempt to at least record a resounding result, though it may not be a walk in the park. Their confidence going into this game is far from shaken, however, as they have been playing decently when playing away, albeit not particularly impressively, having lost their last two away games while giving up six goals and scoring one in response.

Therefore, we anticipate the home team to have the upper hand in this matchup against their rivals, who they are currently on a four-match winning streak against, and come out with a convincing victory through an Asian handicap of -1.5. For a team that averages 2.71 goals per game when playing at home against a side that concedes 1.13 goals per game away, that should be enough to suffice.

• Handicap 1 -1.5 for 1.87
• Half-time/Full-time - Sporting CP for 1.80
• Corners - Over 10.5 for 1.90