Estoril Praia vs Sporting CP Prediction: The Lions of Lisbon Will Claw Their Way To A Resounding Victory

Estoril Praia will welcome Sporting CP to the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota in the seventh round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Estoril Praia

Form: DWDDL

Estoril Praia are experiencing a difficult 2024-25 campaign, having notched just one win from their last six games, positioning them in 13th place with six points on board while maintaining a two-point cushion over the relegation playoff spot. 

After securing their first win of the season, defeating ten-man CD Nacional at home, Praia weren't able to build on that success as they played out a nail-biting 2-2 draw against Rio Ave away from home on Saturday. Ian Cathro's charges do, however, come into this match boasting a four-match unbeaten run (D3, W1).

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Robles; Pina, Alvaro, Boma, Amaral; Costa, Holsgrove, Zanocelo; Begraoui, Marques, Garcia

Sporting CP

Form: WWWWW

Sporting CP, on the other hand, is currently on cloud nine as they are three points clear at the top, having won each of their last six games.

No team has scored more goals than Rúben Amorim's side (22) while conceding the fewest goals (2), which has helped them in their title defense this season. After recording a comfortable 2-0 home win over ten-man Lille in the Champions League, the Lions were able to follow up on this success with a resounding 3-0 league victory against newly promoted outfit AVS Futebol SAD on Sunday.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Israel; Debast, Diomande, Reis; Quenda, Braganca, Hjulmand, Catamo; Trincao, Gyokeres, Harder

Match Facts

• Estoril Praia's last home win against Sporting CP was in 2018.
• Sporting CP are currently on a four-game winning streak when playing away in the Primeira Liga.
• Estoril Praia averages 0.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Sporting CP averages 4.67 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 23 meetings, Estoril Praia have won 5 times, Sporting CP have won 15 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 44-20 in favor of Sporting CP. 

Expert Betting Tips

Estoril Praia is in for a tough test when they take on Sporting CP at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, having lost six consecutive matches in this fixture. However, they'll want to take motivation from their solid home form this season, which has seen them pick up four points from the last three games to secure a favorable outcome. 

There's no denying the fact that Sporting CP are the superior side in this fixture and are expected to come out on top with a resounding triumph away from home. Therefore, support the away side to score an individual total of 2.5 goals.

• Total 2 - Over 2.5 for 1.85
• Anytime Goalscorer - Conrad Harder for 1.90
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.09