Sporting Lisbon vs Porto Prediction & Betting Tips - Liga Portugal

Prediction published on 16/12/2023, 15:15  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 18/12/2023 at 07:15 in Liga Portugal Prediction

Sporting Lisbon will on Monday host Porto in a top-of-the-table clash in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. The two teams are tied on points coming into this match with Sporting edging Porto into second by goal difference. Sporting have stuttered in recent outings and this inconsistency has allowed the teams below them to catch up. Ruben Amorim’s men have lost two of their last three league matches. Another loss here will not only see them lose their hold on top spot but could see them tumble down to fourth place. But as they have won seven straight games at home, the Lions will be confident of stealing a march on their visitors. Sporting defeated Sturm Graz 3-0 in the Europa League last time out.

Porto have won four straight against Sporting. With their soon-to-be hosts struggling with a lack of consistency, they will arrive here confident of another win. Sergio Conceicao’s men have won their last three league matches and this has allowed them to move up to 31 points. The Dragons are also coming off a huge win in Europe. Looking to confirm their place in the knockout rounds of the Champions League, Porto defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 5-3 at home. The victory saw them progress in the competition ahead of the Ukrainian side.