Sporting Lisbon vs Alverca: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview

Sporting Lisbon is set to face Alverca in another exciting Primeira Liga match as the two teams meet for the second time in three days. This encounter will take place at the Estádio José Alvalade, marking matchday 10 of the league season.

Previous Encounter and Current Form

In their recent clash, Sporting Lisbon dominated Alverca with a convincing 5-1 victory in the Taca da Liga. This performance reflects Sporting’s strong position in the league, where they are currently ranked third with 22 points, just three behind the leaders, FC Porto. Their recent outings include a notable victory over Marseille in the Champions League and a solid 3-0 win against Tondela, featuring a balanced mix of competitions.

Sporting Lisbon’s Performance

• Last four matches: 4 wins
• Goals scored in league: 23
• Goals conceded in league: 5
• League standing: 3rd place with 22 points

Despite a couple of setbacks this season, their only league losses include a 1-2 defeat against FC Porto and a 1-1 draw with Braga. Sporting’s dominant performance against Alverca recently underscores their attacking prowess, making them a formidable opponent.

Alverca’s Struggles

Alverca, on the other hand, has been on a downward trajectory, losing their last three matches in all competitions, including a harsh 0-4 defeat at the hands of Gil Vicente. They currently sit in 12th place in the league, having collected just 10 points from their latest outings.

Alverca’s Recent Form

• League standing: 12th place with 10 points
• Goals scored: 11
• Goals conceded: 16
• Last three matches: 3 consecutive losses

Alverca did manage a brief resurgence with nine points from 12 before their recent slump. However, their record against Sporting remains challenging, with only one victory in their last six meetings.

Team News and Lineups

Sporting Lisbon has seen some exciting performances, especially from debutants like Salvador Blopa, who scored twice in the last match. The team anticipates the return of several key players including Luis Suarez, the league’s top scorer, who has netted seven goals this season.

Expected Lineup for Sporting Lisbon

• Goalkeeper: Silva
• Defenders: Araujo, Inacio, Diomande, Vagiannidis
• Midfielders: Hjulmand, Simoes
• Forwards: Trincao, Pote, Quenda, Suarez

Meanwhile, Alverca is likely to see Andre Gomes return to goal. They will need to adjust their strategy to recover from prior defeats and hope to score against a robust Sporting defense.

Expected Lineup for Alverca

• Goalkeeper: Gomes
• Defenders: Meupiyou, S. Gomez, Naves
• Midfielders: Chissumba, Abdulai, Amorim, Touaizi
• Forwards: Figueiredo, Marezi, Lincoln

Match Prediction

As the two sides prepare to clash again, the odds favor Sporting Lisbon, with a predicted score of 3-1. Although Alverca is expected to employ a more cautious game plan, they have consistently found the net in recent matches, indicating a potential for scoring.