Sporting Lisbon vs Estrela da Amadora Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Portuguese Primeira Liga
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THE FACTS
When is Sporting Lisbon vs Estrela da Amadora on and what time does it start? Sporting Lisbon vs Estrela da Amadora will take place on Sunday 5th November, 2023 – 20:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Sporting Lisbon vs Estrela da Amadora? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Sporting Lisbon vs Estrela da Amadora on in the UK? Some Portuguese Primeira Liga matches are televised on either TNT Sports or Viaplay Sports in the UK so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I Sporting Lisbon vs Estrela da Amadora in the UK? If televised on either TNT Sports or Viaplay Sports, the match can be streamed on their respective streaming platforms
THE LOWDOWN
SPORTING LISBON
In 2021, Sporting CP regained the Portuguese title for the first time in 20 years with their manager, Ruben Amorim, becoming one of the most sought after, exciting young coaches in European football. They have declined since then with Amorim’s stock falling and missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification last season.
However, after nine matches of the 2023/24 Primeira Liga campaign, Sporting begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting at the top-of-the-table with eight victories and a draw so far this season. They come into this on the back of an impressive 4-2 defeat of newly-promoted Farense in the group stages of the Taca da Liga in midweek.
ESTRELA DA AMADORA
After the merger of two clubs, Clube Desportivo Estrela and Club Sintra Football, in 2020; Estrela da Amadora have risen to the top-flight of Portuguese football for the first time in their history with two promotions in their last three seasons. Under the management of Sergio Vieira, they were and remain expected to battle against the drop.
However, as was the case with Casa Pia last season, the Primeira Liga rookies have shown that they can be competitive at the top level. They sit in mid-table with three victories and two draws in their opening nine matches, scoring just nine goals in the process. They come into this one on the back of three successive victories across all competitions.
THE TEAM NEWS
SPORTING LISBON
Sporting CP have a fully fit and available squad for this weekend’s visit of Estrela da Amadora so can name their strongest possible eleven.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Adan; Diomande, Coates, Inacio; Catamo, Hjulmand, Morita, Reis; Edwards, Gyokeres, Goncalves
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
ESTRELA DA AMADORA
Estrela da Amadora will be without the injured Bruno Brigido but, bar his absence, will be able to choose from a fully fit and available squad.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Filipe; Omurwa, Lopes, Gaspar; Santos, Aloisio, Vito, Mansur; Jaba, Ronald; Kikas
UNAVAILABLE: Brigido (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
This one, on paper, would appear a foregone conclusion but the form of the visitors and their general stubbornness and competitiveness has meant they can trust themselves to give Sporting a game at the Jose Alvalade. The home team have conceded just seven goals in nine matches, whilst Estrela have just nine in nine. So whilst the visitors may be able to limit their opposition, it is unlikely that they cause Sporting too many problems on Sunday evening.
BETTING TIP: SPORTING CP TO WIN & UNDER 3.5 GOALS
