Round 26
Sporting CP vs. Famalicao
Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal.
15.03.25 at 23:30
Sporting CP will welcome Famalicao to the Estádio José Alvalade on matchday 26 in the Primeira Liga. Sporting CP currently lead at the top with a three point cushion, while Famalicao are ninth.
Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Sporting CP vs. Famalicao game and my expert picks to place your bets.
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Just 13 weeks ago, Sporting CP were in a rough spot, losing four consecutive matches across all competitions while conceding ten goals in the process. This bad spell happened under the guidance of former head coach Joao Pereira.
It's safe to say things have turned out for the better since Rui Borges succeeded Joao Pereira as head coach. The Lions come into this match in good form, they are unbeaten in six matches across all competitions, recording three draws and three wins.
A comfortable 3-1 away victory over Casa Pia on Sunday extended their winning run in the Primeira Liga to two matches. In his games in charge, head coach Rui Borges has steered the team to a ten-match unbeaten run in the Primeira Liga (W6, D4).
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-3
Israel; Esgaio, Inacio, Reis; Fresneda, Felicíssimo, Debast, Araujo; Quenda, Gyokeres, Trincao
Famalicao
Form: WLWWD
Famalicao has first-hand experience when it comes to rough patches. The visitors had one win to their name in 16 league games (D9, L6), but now, they are enjoying a purple patch with four wins in their last six games (D1, L1). This has seen them mount a top-six finish in the Primeira Liga standings.
Vila Nova managed to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 away defeat against CD Nacional with a 1-0 home victory over Rio Ave last Monday. This was their third win in four league games, and that, without conceding a goal.
The Estádio José Alvalade has not been a happy hunting ground for Hugo Oliveira's men. They have lost four consecutive matches at this venue and are winless on their last five visits to Sporting CP. However, signs show that they've remained competitive in those matches, losing by a one-goal margin in three instances.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Carevic; Pinheiro, Haas, Mihaj, Soares; Amorim, Looi; Sorriso, Sa, Aranda; Sejk
Match Facts
- Sporting CP has scored exactly three goals in their last two matches in the Primeira Liga.
- Famalicao has seen five of their last eight away league games end with over 2.5 goals.
- Sporting CP has gone ten matches without defeat against Famalicao.
- Famalicao has lost seven consecutive matches against Sporting CP.
Head-To-Head
In the last 16 meetings, Sporting CP has won 11 times, Famalicao has won 2 times, and there have been 3 draws with the goal difference being 28-12 in favour of Sporting CP.
History of Head-to-Heads
Liga Portugal 2025/2026 
Sporting CP
Liga Portugal 2024/2025
Famalicao
Liga Portugal 2024/2025
Sporting CP
Liga Portugal 2023/2024
Sporting CP
Liga Portugal 2023/2024
Famalicao
Sporting CP Latest Games
Sporting CP 
Sporting CP
Estrela da Amadora
Club Brugge
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Alverca
Sporting CP
Marseille
Braga
Sporting CP
Famalicao Latest Games
Famalicao 
Famalicao
FC Porto
Famalicao
Vitoria de Guimaraes
Famalicao
Rio Ave
Famalicao
Sporting CP
Famalicao
Gil Vicente
Expert Betting Tips
Sporting CP has been a reliable team in recent weeks winning their last two matches by a 3-1 scoreline. I don't see them dropping points here, especially at home. This is where they've fared better this season compared to playing on the road.
They have won five of their last six matches and if we dig deeper, we can see that over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in three of those encounters. I'm expecting a high-octane affair when these two sides clash which is why I'm backing over 2.5 goals.
Our main prediction for the match: Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.65 with Bet365.
2nd prediction: Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.07 with 1xbet.
3rd prediction: Sporting CP and Over 2.5 for 1.76 with Betway.
Other predictions
