LiontipsNacional - Sporting. Betting Tip (odds 2.09) and bets on the match of the Portuguese championship
Command Analysis
Current form
After a very successful and stable last season, Nacional managed to return to the elite with the aim of securing a long-term position. In the very first round, Tiago Margarido's team had to face a potential main competitor in the fight for survival, ABC. It was very important for the "white-blacks" to cling to points and they coped with the task, snatching a 1:1 draw away.
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts have no problems with the squad.
Interesting trends for betting
- In official matches, Nacional has not lost in 14 matches in a row – nine wins and five draws
- Nacional have won their last four home games
Probable line-up : Lucas Franca, Garcia, Ulisses, Ze Vitor, Jose Gomez-Esteves, Matheus Diaz, Baeza-Thomas, Butske, Appiah.
Current form
After an outstanding last season, Sporting opened the new season with a match for the Portuguese Super Cup against Porto. The trophy was practically in the hands of Ruben Amorim's team, but the Lions squandered their three-goal lead and lost in extra time. In the first round of the championship, Sporting easily dealt with Rio Ave, winning 3:1 on their home field.
Disqualifications and injuries
Sporting's Nuno Santos and Jerry Saint Just are offside.
Interesting trends for betting
- Sporting have won their last five matches against Nacional
- Sporting have kept a clean sheet against Nacional in their last three matches
Probable line-up : Kovacevic, Inazui, Diomande, Quaresma-Katamo, Morita, Hulmann, Kenda-Gonçalves, Diokeres, Trincao.
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:3
In Nacional's last 10 home games, this score has been seen twice
10.75Nacional to score in first half
In Nacional's last two matches, this bet was successful
3.47Sporting to score in first half
This bet has been successful in Sporting's last seven matches
1.45Tip and bets
Sporting is undoubtedly the absolute favorite of the match – in class and experience, and the Lions have a huge advantage. Nacional is traditionally strong at home and will try to put up a fight, but the difference in class is too big, Sporting has already gained excellent form and is quite capable of winning confidently.
We think that the hosts have no chance. Betting Tip - Asian handicap (-1.5) for Sporting . This bet is offered with odds of 1.75
Bet on total
Sporting plays attacking football, has already managed to get into excellent shape and has scored six goals in two official matches of the new season. Today the Lions will obviously also be aggressive in attack and Nacional will not be left without goals conceded. However, the White and Blacks are capable of responding with a goal at home, Sporting is far from ideal in defense.
Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered with odds of 2.09
Bet on corners
Sporting are the favourites and will probably dominate for the entire 90 minutes – the visitors should win confidently on corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-4) on corners for Sporting. This bet is offered for 1.99
