Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(38) 26 Goals 6 (14)
(26) 16 Assists 9 (12)
(6.9) 7.2 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.5)
24 Average Age 27.4
182.4 Average Height (cm) 183.3
(1.5) 1.6 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(53%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 56% (54%)
(1.1) 1 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Sporting
Santa Clara
Player Reason Status Rating
Pote Out 7.95
Nuno Santos Out 6.71
Zeno Debast Doubtful 6.7
Player Reason Status Rating
Pedro Pacheco Out N/A
Gabriel Silva Out 7.15
Sidney Lima Out 7.09
Ricardinho Doubtful 6.47

Team News

Sporting
Santa Clara
  • Debast might be recovered on time but he's not expected to feature from the outset.
  • Geny Catamo might get the nod over Edwards out wide.
  • Sidney Lima and Gabriel Silva will miss through suspension here. Venâncio and Bruno Almeida will likely have another chance to start as a result.
  • Gabriel Batista should feature in goal, replacing Neneca.

Match FactsSponsored

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Sporting CP have won their last 14 matches (Liga Portugal).
Sporting CP win
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Sporting CP have won 13 of their last 14 matches against Santa Clara in all competitions.
Sporting CP win
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Sporting CP have scored at least 2 goals in their last 12 matches (Liga Portugal).
Over 1.5 goals

Prediction

  • After a great campaign under Rúben Amorim, Sporting crashed back to earth in resounding fashion when they lost 5-1 to Arsenal in midweek, in what was the first big test for new coach João Pereira. The team will want to respond emphatically next Saturday.
  • Santa Clara picked up a valuable win last weekend, beating Famalicão 1-0 away from home to advance to the next round of the Portuguese Cup. The Azoreans are having a great season and could cause Sporting some trouble.
  • Sporting will be dealing with a tough nut to crack here, especially given that they've had less time to prepare for this match. Still, the lions have a technically superior team and that should be enough to come away with all 3 points.
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