FC Porto vs Sporting CP Prediction: Who Will Prevail In The Cup Final, Protagonist or Antagonist?

The current reigning champions of Portugal Sporting CP will make the trip to Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor to lock horns with FC Porto in the final of the Taça de Portugal and secure their first title in this competition for the first time since 2019.

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Cup predictions between FC Porto vs. Sporting CP, probable line-ups, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Porto

After 34 rounds played, FC Porto finished in third place with 72 points in the Primeira Liga standings, marking the second consecutive season they have failed to lift the league title. They tallied 22 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses throughout the season, while scoring 63 goals and conceding 27.

In the last round, they defeated Braga in a crucial match to determine who earns a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League qualifiers. Galeno's late effort was enough to see the Dragons secure a narrow 1-0 victory away from home. This extended their winning run in the league to three matches, not to mention they've avoided defeat in their last six matches.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Costa; Mario, Ze Pedro, Otavio, Wendell; Pepe, Gonzalez, Varela, Galeno; Evanilson, Taremi

Sporting CP

Sporting CP were in red-hot form this season in the Primeira Liga as they lifted their first league title in six years. They finished in first place with 90 points, a massive ten points ahead of second-placed Benfica and last season's champions. 

In the last round, the Lions defeated the already-relegated Chaves 3-0 at home in what was a one-sided affair. This extended their winning run in the league to three matches while avoiding defeat in their last 21 matches.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Pinto; Inacio, Coates, Diomande; Esgaio, Morita, Hjulmand, Santos; Trincao, Gyokeres, Goncalves

Expert Betting Tips

If it weren't for their setback against Atalanta in the Europa League, Sporting CP could have found themselves fighting to secure a treble this season. However, securing a double will also be a huge achievement, especially lifting the Taça de Portugal cup for the first time in five years.

FC Porto, on the other hand, are no strangers to this competition, as this has been their playing ground, winning two successive titles. It goes without saying that the Dragons will want to end the season on a high by aiming for a third consecutive Portuguese Cup triumph. 

Both sides come into this match in consistent form, and picking up a winner in the full-time market is not advisable in what could turn out to be a demanding yet entertaining bout. Therefore, support both sides to get on the scoreboard, as this has been the case in five of their last nine encounters.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.72
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.95
• Draw No Bet - FC Porto for 2.10