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Sporting - Arouca
Portugal Primeira Liga - Jose Alvalade
Prediction 1
Sporting Lisbon & Over 2.5 Goals
27/50 (1.54)
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Prediction 2
Trincao to Score Anytime
11/10 (2.10)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
This Sporting Lisbon vs Arouca prediction looks at two of the top three teams in the Portuguese Primeira Liga going up against each other on April 16. The Estádio José Alvalade forms the location for this league encounter.
Sporting Lisbon vs Arouca – Best Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Sporting CP had a major blow in the hopes of Europa League success this season after a 1-0 loss against Juventus in the first leg quarter-finals. During the weekend, Sporting CP managed a big 4-3 win over Casa Pia. Arouca continued their excellent form with a 1-0 victory over Maritimo.
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Win for Sporting Lisbon & over 2.5 goals
Sporting CP had to go through a difficult first leg match against Juventus in the Europa League, but they are expected to bounce back in style in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Sporting CP have suffered just one defeat at the hands of Arouca in the past. They also have an unbeaten record against this opponent when it comes to home matches. After having hit 13 goals in the last six league encounters, Sporting are likely to be very confident coming into the game. This Sporting Lisbon vs Arouca prediction expects more than 2.5 goals in this match as well.
Trincao to score anytime
Trincao has been the player on top form over the last few weeks. The 23-year-old has been able to hit four goals in his last four appearances in all competitions. This includes a hat-trick in the win over Casa Pia. Even though his performance against Juventus was quite mediocre in the midweek Europa League match, the Sporting Lisbon vs Arouca betting tips expect the player to bounce back almost immediately.
Top H2H Stats, Recent Form, and Odds for Sporting Lisbon vs Arouca Match
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
24/01/23
Portugal League Cup Portugal
Arouca
Sporting
1
2
29/10/22
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Arouca
Sporting
1
0
05/03/22
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Sporting
Arouca
2
0
02/10/21
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Arouca
Sporting
1
2
02/04/17
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Arouca
Sporting
1
2
Last Five - Sporting
26/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Vizela
Sporting
1
2
W
21/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Benfica
Sporting
2
2
D
13/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Maritimo
Sporting
1
2
W
07/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Pacos Ferreira
Sporting
0
4
W
30/04/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Famalicao
Sporting
1
2
W
Last Five - Arouca
27/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Portimonense
Arouca
0
2
W
20/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Chaves
Arouca
0
1
W
15/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Estoril
Arouca
2
0
L
08/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
FC Porto
Arouca
1
0
L
28/04/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Rio Ave
Arouca
1
0
L
These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Sporting Lisbon and Arouca. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.
Sporting Lisbon odds: 19/100 (1.19) – 84%
Draw odds: 29/5 (6.80) – 14.7%
Arouca odds: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
The Sporting Lisbon vs Arouca odds are extremely in favour of a victory for the home team so much so that the prices can be very short. It makes sense to back a win for Sporting CP along with over 2.5 goals considering the recent offensive form of the hosts. This is available at 27/50 (1.54) – 64.9%. Trincao came up with a hat-trick in the last match and he can be back to score anytime. This is available at 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%.
Sporting Lisbon vs Arouca: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Analysis
Sporting Lisbon:
The Sporting Lisbon vs Arouca lineups will see the absence of Paulinho and Daniel Braganca because of injuries. Manager Ruben Amorim has been without the services of the duo for a while. Sporting CP head into the fixture with a very good record against Arouca.
Predicted Line-Up:
Adan, Coates, Ricardo Esgaio, St. Juste, Goncalo Inacio, Nuno Santos, Pote, Morita, Edwards, Trincao, Youssef Chermiti
Arouca:
Arouca have picked up three wins in the last five league encounters. Crucially, they have been very solid at the back with just one goal conceded during the same period. Armando Evangelista is likely to go with the same starting line-up as he has done in recent weeks
Predicted Line-Up:
De Arruabarrena, Galovic, Quaresma, Joao Basso, David Simao, Ruiz, Tiago Esgaio, Oriol Busquets, Sylla, Rafa Mujica, Antony
Player to Watch: Trincao
Trincao has been the best player for Sporting CP over the last few games. He came up with a hat-trick in the recent win over Casa Pia. He will be a player to watch in the game on the recent form.
Starting Line-Ups:
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Sporting
Arouca
Complete Portuguese Primeira Liga Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Benfica | 34 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 62 | 87 |
| 2 |  FC Porto | 34 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 51 | 85 |
| 3 |  Braga | 34 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 45 | 78 |
| 4 | Sporting | 34 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 39 | 74 |
| 5 | Arouca | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 54 |
| 6 |  Guimaraes | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | -5 | 53 |
| 7 |  Chaves | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | -5 | 46 |
| 8 |  Famalicao | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | -8 | 44 |
| 9 |  Boavista | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | -11 | 44 |
| 10 |  Casa Pia | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | -9 | 41 |
| 11 |  Vizela | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | -4 | 40 |
| 12 |  Rio Ave | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | -7 | 40 |
| 13 |  Gil Vicente | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | -9 | 37 |
| 14 |  Estoril | 34 | 10 | 5 | 19 | -16 | 35 |
| 15 |  Portimonense | 34 | 10 | 4 | 20 | -23 | 34 |
| 16 |  Maritimo | 34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | -31 | 26 |
| 17 |  Pacos Ferreira | 34 | 6 | 5 | 23 | -36 | 23 |
| 18 |  Santa Clara | 34 | 5 | 7 | 22 | -32 | 22 |
Questions about Sporting Lisbon vs Arouca
Where is the match scheduled? Estádio José Alvalade
When does this match start? 16th April 2023 at 20:30 GMT
Which team is the favourite to win? Sporting Lisbon
