Sporting Lisbon vs Porto Prediction: 3/8/2024

Saturday brings the excitement of the crucial Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira Final between Sporting Lisbon and Porto. Which team will add another trophy to their collection? Here are our predictions, statistics, and match poll for Sporting Lisbon vs. Porto, along with the latest match odds.

 

Sporting Lisbon
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Sporting Lisbon aims to replicate their 3-0 Primeira Liga win against Chaves. In that match, Viktor Gyökeres scored twice (23′, 37′) and Paulinho added another (55′).

Recent performances have showcased the strength of Sporting Lisbon’s defense, conceding only 2 goals in their last 6 matches. Whether they can maintain this solid form in the upcoming final remains to be seen.

 

Porto
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Porto comes into the match following a 1-0 Primeira Liga victory over Braga, with Galeno scoring the decisive goal in the 84th minute.

In their last 6 matches, Porto has netted 12 goals and managed to score in each game. However, their defense has allowed 6 goals in the same period.

 

Head-to-Head

A look at their past encounters since September 11, 2021, shows Sporting Lisbon winning 1 match, Porto winning 2, and 3 matches ending in a draw. The total number of goals scored in these games is 18, with 8 from Sporting Lisbon and 10 from Porto, averaging 3 goals per game.

Their last league meeting on April 28, 2024, ended in a 2-2 draw. Porto had 43% possession with 11 shots, 5 on target, scoring through Evanilson (7′) and Pepê Aquino (41′). Sporting Lisbon had 11 shots, 6 on target, with Viktor Gyökeres scoring twice (87′, 88′). The match was officiated by Nuno Almeida.

 

Prediction

Our prediction is that Porto will likely score against Sporting Lisbon, but they may concede more goals than they score. We predict a close 2-1 victory for Sporting Lisbon after 90 minutes.

Our expert partners suggest betting on under 3.5 goals for this match.