LiontipsRio Ave - Sporting. Prediction and bets on the match of the Portuguese championship
Command Analysis
Current form
Before the start of the season, Rio Ave was considered a contender for a place in the middle of the table and was not considered a candidate for relegation - the selection of players allowed them to maintain their place in the Primeira Liga without any problems. In the first round, Petit team looks good overall, but the lack of stability is preventing them from breaking away to a safe distance from the transitional matches zone. With 20 points, Rio Ave currently occupies 10th place in the table and is five points ahead of 16th Arouca, with the direct relegation zone six points away.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kletoine is disqualified. Panzo is injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Rio Ave have not lost in their last three matches – two wins and a draw
- Rio Ave have scored in their last three matches
Estimated lineup: Mishta - Vrusai, Petrasso, Aderlan, Richards - Tyknaz, Neto, Novaish - Kiko, Clayton, Samora.
Current form
Before the start of the season, Sporting was considered a clear contender for the championship title, having a serious advantage over Benfica and Porto in terms of player selection. The Lions started more than confidently and quickly pulled away, but after the departure of Ruben Amorim, they seriously slowed down. At the moment, Sporting leads the table with 41 points, but is only one point ahead of Porto, with Benfica three points behind. Last week, the Lions lost to Benfica in the League Cup final on penalties.
Disqualifications and injuries
Braganca, Goncalves and Santos are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Sporting have not lost in their last seven matches – three wins and four draws
- Sporting have not lost to Rio Ave in their last nine matches - six wins and three draws
Estimated line-up: Israel - Cuenda, Saint Just, Diomande, Quaresma - Araujo, Hjulmann, Simoes, Catamo - Gyekeres, Trincao.
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:3
Two of Rio Ave last 12 matches have ended with this score
10.50Rio Ave to score in the second half
In the last two matches of Rio Ave this bet was successful
2.59Sporting to score in both halves
In the last two matches between the clubs, this bet was successful
1.85Tip and bets
Sporting has only one point advantage over second-placed Benfica and today the visitors will have no shortage of motivation, no other result but a victory will satisfy them. It is obvious that Rio Ave chances of getting points in such a situation, if not approaching zero, are objectively low - they often manage to get results on their home field, but the Lions have a huge advantage in class and the hosts will simply have nothing to oppose to such an opponent, and in recent face-to-face meetings they have not been able to achieve much success.
We think that the hosts have no chance. Betting Tip - Asian handicap (-1.5) on Sporting . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.89
Bet on total
Sporting will certainly bet on a win today in an attempt to maintain their lead in the table and will obviously go forward with a large force in the first half. It is unlikely that Rio Ave has a chance to play reliably in defense against such an opponent and the hosts will clearly concede. At the same time, Rio Ave traditionally plays aggressively in front on their home field and very rarely leaves their opponents dry, the hosts are quite capable of responding with one goal, especially since Sporting has not been particularly impressive in defense lately.
Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered for 1.89
Bet on corners
Sporting are the favourites and will probably spend the entire 90 minutes attacking – the visitors should win confidently on corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-4) on corners for Sporting. This bet is offered for 1.95
