Sporting Lisbon will take on Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga on Saturday, 30 November with the hosts looking for an instant response following their midweek defeat to Arsenal.
The 5-1 loss to the Gunners was the first time this season that Sporting have tasted defeat which has put some extra pressure on this match for new manager, Joao Pereira.
Santa Clara are enjoying a brilliant season back in the top flight after winning Liga Portugal 2 last year and will provide a stern test for Sporting.
As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, here is our Sporting Lisbon vs Santa Clara prediction.
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Sporting Lisbon vs Santa Clara prediction: The hosts to bounce back
Key stats
- Sporting Lisbon have won all 11 of their Primeira Liga matches this season.
- Santa Clara have lost their last three Primeira Liga away matches.
- Both teams have scored in five of Sporting Lisbon's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Sporting Lisbon 3-1 Santa Clara
Sporting Lisbon will have been stunned by the hammering they took on Tuesday night but a return to domestic duties should bring about a positive response. They have scored three or more goals in each of their last five domestic outings and are particularly potent at home. Santa Clara have scored at least one goal in nine of their last 12 matches so should get on the scoresheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts go in as big favourites
- HOME: 1/6 (1.17) – 85.7%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
- AWAY: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Sporting Lisbon vs Santa Clara odds indicate that the bookies aren't overly concerned by Sporting's midweek defeat. Ladbrokes have priced the hosts as huge favourites and have given them an 85.7% chance of winning on Saturday. Meanwhile, Santa Clara have been given just a 6.7% chance of walking away with three points.
Check out our betting tips today page for more Primeira Liga predictions this week.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Sporting
Sporting's short odds on Saturday aren't purely down to their form in the league this season but also due to their impressive recent record against Santa Clara. The Lions have won their last four encounters with Santa Clara and won 3-0 in last season's corresponding fixture. Santa Clara's last win over Sporting was in January 2022.
Portugal Primeira Liga 01/04/23
Sporting
Santa Clara
Portugal Primeira Liga 08/10/22
Santa Clara
Sporting
Portugal Primeira Liga 14/05/22
Sporting
Santa Clara
Portugal League Cup 26/01/22
Sporting
Santa Clara
Portugal Primeira Liga 07/01/22
Santa Clara
Sporting
Sporting Lisbon preview: A test of character
The defeat on Tuesday night feels significant as it was Joao Perreira's first proper test as Sporting boss and without being too harsh, he failed. How they respond on Saturday will be a good test of not only the squad's character but also of their belief in their new manager.
Predicted lineup: Israel (GK), St. Juste, Diomande, Inacio, Quenda, Hjulmand, Morita, Araujo, Trincao, Gyokeres, Catamo
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Benfica
1
Sporting
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 04/05/25
W
Gil Vicente
1
Sporting
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
W
Boavista
0
Sporting
5
Portugal Cup 22/04/25
W
Rio Ave
1
Sporting
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
W
Moreirense
1
Sporting
3
Santa Clara preview: A free hit
When Santa Clara were promoted at the end of last season, the only thing on their mind would have been to beat the drop. The fact they now find themselves in fourth position is something of a miracle and it gives them the luxury of going into places like this with a nothing to lose mentality.
Predicted lineup: Batista (GK), Venancio, Rocha, Ramos, Calila, Firmino, Ferreira, Pereira, Lopes, Safira, Almeida
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
W
Famalicao
1
Santa Clara
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
D
Braga
1
Santa Clara
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/04/25
W
Arouca
0
Santa Clara
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
D
Rio Ave
1
Santa Clara
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/04/25
L
Sporting
1
Santa Clara
0
Player to watch: Viktor Gyokeres
We all know how incredible Viktor Gyokeres has been in 2024 but an interesting subplot is developing around the Swedish striker. Gyokeres has reportedly been left devastated by Amroim's departure and has now set his heart on a move to Man Utd himself. If he is to secure such a move, then he will need to prove he can keep scoring goals without his former coach.