Porto vs Sporting CP
, KO: 20:30 Apr 28, 2024, Estadio Do DragaoSporting CP continue their pursuit of the Primeira Liga title as they travel to the Estadio Do Dragao for a clash against Porto. Sporting have been almost unstoppable in recent weeks and with Porto looking unconvincing at home lately, an away win could be on the cards.
Porto picked up a 2-1 victory at Casa Pia in their previous Primeira Liga fixture. Galeno opened the scoring midway through the first half while Nico Gonzalez added the second after the break.
The former champions have played catch-up to Sporting CP for much of the season and are 18 points off the pace. They have also found things difficult lately with the result at Casa Pia ending a three match winless run in the Primeira Liga.
Porto have also been a bit unconvincing at the Estadio Do Dragao and are winless in their last two Primeira Liga matches. First they were beaten 2-1 by Vitoria Guimaraes before playing out a 2-2 scoreline with Famalicao last time out.
Sporting CP continue to cruise to the Primeira Liga title as they sit seven points clear at the top of the standings. They have been practically unstoppable since December and are unbeaten in their last 12 Primeira Liga matches, claiming 11 wins in that run.
Ruben Amorim’s men were rampant last time out in the Primeira Liga as they triumphed 3-0 over Vitoria Guimaraes. Viktor Gyokeres netted a brace after Pote had opened the scoring in the first half.
Sporting CP have also been solid on their travels and are unbeaten in their last nine away matches. They have picked up eight wins in that run, keeping clean sheets in three of their last four fixtures on the road.
How the bookies view it
The bookies appear to be anticipating a closely fought encounter with a win for Porto priced at 13/8 with bet365 while a Sporting CP victory is valued at 7/4 by Betfred. A draw is set at odds of 12/5 with William Hill.
Head to head
Porto have a 34-23 advantage with 20 draws from 77 previous matches against Sporting CP. However, Sporting claimed a 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture in the reverse fixture back in December with Gyokeres and Pote getting the goals.
Players to watch
Galeno is set to return to the team after missing the last two matches through suspension. The forward has 11 Primeira Liga goals and is priced at 2/1 by bet365 to score anytime on Sunday.
Viktor Gyokeres is showing no signs of slowing down with his brace last time taking his tally to 24 Primeira Liga goals. The striker was also on target in the reverse fixture and is priced at 7/4 by bet365 to find the net once again.
Anything else catch the eye?
Porto have seen over 3.5 goals in four of their last five home matches and could be set for a repeat at 2/1 by Paddy Power. Over 2.5 goals is valued at 5/6 by 888Sport while BetVictor is offering 8/13 on both teams to score.
Sporting CP have opened the scoring in three of their last four away matches and are priced at 21/20 by Coral to grab the first goal on Sunday.
This match between Porto and Sporting CP will be played on Apr 28, 2024 and kick off at 20:30. Check below for our tipsters best Porto vs Sporting CP prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
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