FC Porto vs Sporting CP
, KO: 20:15 Feb 7, 2025, Estadio Do Dragao
FC Porto will hope to close the gap on leaders Sporting CP when both teams meet in a Primeira Liga fixture on Friday. There is usually little to separate both clubs, making this clash a difficult and close one to call.
Porto have struggled to find their best form lately, with just one win from their last seven matches in all competitions. However, they are unbeaten in the last three matches in that run and were held to a 2-2 draw by Rio Ave in their previous fixture.
Things have been better at home for Porto, who are without a Primeira Liga defeat all season, although they were held 1-1 by Santa Clara in their previous fixture at the Estadio Do Dragao. Martin Anselmi’s men have scored more second half goals in three of their last four home matches.
Sporting CP are unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions, claiming five wins in that run. Rui Borges’ team beat Farense 3-1 in their previous Primeira Liga fixture to stay six points clear at the top of the table.
The champions are also unbeaten in nine of their last 10 Primeira Liga away matches, although two of the last three fixtures in that run have ended in draws. They often impress going forward, scoring four of their last seven goals in the second half.
How the bookies view it: Evenly matched rivals
FC Porto and Sporting CP are evenly matched among the bookies with both teams priced at odds of 6/4 by BoyleSports to claim the win. BoyleSports are also offering odds of 11/5 for a draw.
Head to head: Porto on top
FC Porto have a 36-25 advantage with 21 draws from 82 previous matches against Sporting CP. However, the visitors have won the two previous meetings this season, winning 2-0 in the Primeira Liga, before a 1-0 victory in the Taca de Liga.
Players to watch: exciting attacks to shine
Samu Omorodion is the leading scorer for Porto with 13 Primeira Liga goals this season and could be the one to watch. The striker often has support from Pepe and both men can ensure the hosts produce over 0.5 goals at 1/4 with BoyleSports.
Viktor Gyokeres is doubtful for Friday’s clash, so Sporting CP will look to Trincao who has seven Primeira Liga goals this season. With Conrad Harder also featuring in attack, the visitors are likely to produce over 0.5 goals at 1/4 with BoyleSports.
Probable line-ups
Pepe was a second half substitute last time out at Rio Ave and could be set to start on Friday. Fabio Vieira could also get a spot in midfield while Samu Omorodion should continue to lead the line for the hosts.
Gyokeres has missed the last two matches for Sporting CP and remains a doubt for Friday’s clash while Geny Catamo went off injured early in the win over Farense. Harder is likely to continue in attack alongside Trincao while Goncalo Inacio is set to retain his place at the back.
FC Porto: Diogo Costa, Djalo, Perez, Otavio, Joao Mario, Vieira, Eustaquio, Varela, Moura, Pepe, Mora, Omorodion
Sporting CP: Rui Silva, Araujo, Inacio, Diomande, Fresneda, Simoes, Hjulmand, Braganca, Quenda, Trincao, Harder
Anything else catch the eye?
Given the attacking quality on display here, both teams can be backed to score at 6/10 with BoyleSports. There have been over 2.5 goals in seven of Sporting’s last eight matches and a similar outcome is priced at 5/6 with BoyleSports, who are also offering odds of 21/10 for over 3.5 goals.
Both teams have a knack for finding the net after the break and can be backed to score in the second half at 19/10 with BoyleSports. With both teams expected to score after the break, the second half can be tipped to produce the most goals at 20/21 with Boylesports.
This match between FC Porto and Sporting CP will be played on Feb 7, 2025 and kick off at 20:15. Check below for our tipsters best FC Porto vs Sporting CP prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
