Sporting Lisbon vs Estoril Praia: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview

Sporting Lisbon is set to host Estoril Praia in an important Primeira Liga clash on Friday, as they strive to reduce the gap with league leaders Porto. Currently, Sporting sits second, trailing Porto by four points. Estoril, meanwhile, is placed seventh, nine points away from the top four.

Match Preview

Sporting Lisbon enters this match following a dominant 3-0 victory against Moreirense, where Francisco Trincao, Geny Catamo, and Luis Suarez scored in the second half. This win extended their unbeaten streak to nine games across all competitions, with eight wins and one draw. Their recent form has secured direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 and a spot in the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup.

The upcoming match against Estoril Praia gives Sporting the chance to build momentum. They are unbeaten in their last 19 league matches, winning 15 and drawing 4. Sporting has also been impressive at home, with 13 consecutive wins in all competitions.

Team Performance

• Sporting Lisbon’s Primeira Liga Record: 15 Wins, 4 Draws, 0 Losses
• Estoril Praia’s Primeira Liga Record: 6 Wins, 1 Draw, 2 Losses in last 9 matches

Estoril Praia will look to turn around their luck against Sporting. They come off a morale-boosting 3-1 win against Gil Vicente at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota. After a rough start, Felix Bacher and Yanis Begraoui led the team to victory, allowing Estoril to achieve a strong attacking record.

Team News

For Sporting Lisbon, centre-back Zeno Debast will not feature due to a ligament injury, and midfielder Giorgi Kochorashvili is also sidelined. Winger Geovany Quenda is recovering from foot surgery. However, midfielder Pedro Goncalves returns from suspension.

Estoril Praia faces its own injury challenges with possible absences including centre-back Kevin Boma and midfielder Nodar Lominadze. Left-back Pedro Amaral is doubtful, while winger Andre Lacximicant is likely to miss the match again.

Possible Lineups

Prediction

Given the current form of both teams, Sporting Lisbon is favored to win 3-1 against Estoril Praia. Their superior attacking strength, combined with Estoril’s defensive vulnerabilities, points toward an exciting match filled with potential goals.