Sporting Lisbon vs AVS: Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups

On Saturday, Sporting Lisbon will face AVS in a crucial Primeira Liga match at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. This matchup comes on the heels of Sporting’s 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. The loss marked a disappointing turn after 12 unbeaten matches in all competitions.

Match Preview

Sporting Lisbon’s recent performance has been impressive, with nine wins and three draws prior to facing Bayern. In their last league outing, they drew 1-1 against rivals Benfica. Although the result was disappointing, they remain contenders for the league title, sitting second with 32 points after 13 matches. Porto leads with 37 points, while Benfica trails in third place.

Sporting Lisbon’s Form

• Last Primeira Liga Match: 1-1 Draw vs. Benfica
• Unbeaten in nine league matches
• Defensive Record: Third-best, with only seven goals conceded

Despite their strong form, injuries have posed challenges. Key players, including Daniel Braganca, Nuno Santos, and Zeno Debast, remain sidelined. Defender Ousmane Diomande and forward Geny Catamo are also expected to depart for international duty after this match.

AVS in Search of First Win

AVS, on the other hand, is struggling in the Primeira Liga. Currently at the bottom of the standings, they have not secured a single victory in 13 matches, with three draws and 10 losses. Their last defeat was a 2-1 loss to Rio Ave, where Clayton scored both goals for the opposing team, raising his season tally.

AVS’s Current Situation

• Last Primeira Liga Match: 1-2 Loss vs. Rio Ave
• Goals Scored This Season: 7
• Goals Conceded: 31

AVS will be without Spanish midfielder Jaume Grau due to suspension and also miss Guillem Molina and Aderllan Santos because of injuries. Their defense has struggled significantly, with the highest number of goals conceded this season.

Predictions and Lineups

Sporting Lisbon is expected to dominate this fixture, given their current form compared to AVS’s struggles. Our prediction is a 3-0 victory for Sporting Lisbon, reaffirming their ambition in the league.

As Sporting Lisbon looks to bounce back, AVS faces a daunting challenge. Fans can expect an intense match as the teams vie for points in the Primeira Liga.