Portimonense vs Sporting prediction and betting tips on December 30, 2023
In the context of the 15th round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga, Portimonense and Sporting will clash. The match forecast for this encounter has been compiled by our specialists.
Portimonense
The current season poses challenges for Portimonense, as the team tends to experience more defeats than victories, securing a modest 12th place in the league table. The gap from the relegation zone is a mere three points. In the last fixture, the team suffered a 2-5 defeat away to Moreirense, despite the score being level until the 84th minute. The club is on a streak of three consecutive losses, managing to garner only one point during this period. Notably, their defense has been a weak point, conceding a total of 32 goals in 14 matches. The team has no personnel losses before this confrontation.
Sporting
Things are going well for the Lisbon-based club, as they lead the championship, closely followed by rivals Benfica and Porto, trailing by one and three points, respectively. In the last round, Sporting secured a crucial home victory against Porto with a 2-0 score, significant both in terms of the tournament and psychologically. While the team is also active in the Europa League, the priority lies in the league, where they must contend for the title. Four players will be sidelined for this encounter, with two facing suspension.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Sporting has won the last ten encounters, indicating their dominance in head-to-head clashes.
- Portimonense has remained unbeaten in three consecutive home matches, with two victories and one draw.
Prediction
Sporting emerges as the favorite in this pairing and should secure three points, although challenges may arise. Portimonense is capable of offering a worthy resistance on their home turf. While it might be challenging for the hosts to secure points, scoring a goal is quite realistic. We suggest placing a bet on both teams to score, considering the favorable odds.