Famalicao vs Sporting Lisbon Match Analysis & Prediction
16/04/2024 10:15 pm
Sporting Lisbon will travel to Estadio Municipal 22 de Junho to face Famalicao on Tuesday night for their rescheduled Primeira Liga match, aiming to extend their lead at the top of the table.
The Lions are looking to extend their impressive unbeaten run in the league to 15 matches, while Famalicao are hping to stay unbeaten for the fifth game on the bounce.
Famalicao settle for a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Porto on Saturday, having taken the lead twice before relinquishing it on both occasions.
Jhonder Cadiz scored a first-half brace either side of Zaydou Youssouf’s own goal to put the Vila Novas ahead at the break, but they could not hold on as Mehdi Taremi restored parity for Porto in the 82nd minute, causing a tense finish to the game.
Newly-aapointed manager Armando Evangelista remains unbeaten after two matches in charge, while Famalicao are now unbeaten in four successive matches, leaving them eighth in the league standings, five points behind seventh-placed Arouca after 28 matches.
Meanwhile, Sporting Lisbon have responded brilliantly to their Europa League exit, as they have gone on a run of four successive victories in the Primeira Liga while also progressing into the Taca de Portugal final after a 4-3 aggregate win over Benfica.
The Lions claimed a 4-0 victory over Gil Vicente last Friday, with all goals scored in the first half. Francisco Trincao grabbed a brace, while Ousmane Diomande was also on the scoresheet and the fourth came through an own goal by Gil Vicente’s midfielder Andrew.
Having won their last six Primeira Liga matches since the 3-3 draw at Rio Ave on February 25, Sporting have been able to hold their spot at the top of the table, four points ahead of Benfica, who have played a game more.
Famalicao vs. Sporting Lisbon Head to head
In the 14 previous meetings between these two teams, Famalicao have claimed two victories while Sporting have won nine, and they have drawn in three. Sporting have scored 24 goals and conceded 12 in the process.
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26/10/2021Sporting Lisbon2Famalicao1Taca da Liga
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06/02/2022Sporting Lisbon2Famalicao0Primeira Liga
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13/11/2022Famalicao1Sporting Lisbon2Primeira Liga
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30/04/2023Sporting Lisbon2Famalicao1Primeira Liga
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27/08/2023Sporting Lisbon1Famalicao0Primeira Liga
Famalicao Team News
All eyes will be on Cadiz, who now has 13 league goals after the brace against Porto, as the Venezuelan forward is expected to spearhead Famalicao’s attack once again.
The striker should receive support from Jose Luis Rodriguez, teenage forward Gustavo Sa and Brazilian forward Sorriso.
Famalicao's Last 5 Matches
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09/03/2024Vitoria Guimaraes1Famalicao0Primeira Liga
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16/03/2024Famalicao0Estrela0Primeira Liga
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29/03/2024Gil Vicente1Famalicao2Primeira Liga
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06/04/2024Famalicao3Vizela2Primeira Liga
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13/04/2024Porto2Famalicao2Primeira Liga
Sporting Lisbon Team News
Sporting Lisbon first-choice goalkeeper Antonio Adan returned to training last week following a thigh injury, and he could be involved in this match.
In-demand striker Viktor Gyokeres is leading the goalscoring charts for the Lions and the entire division, scoring on 22 occasions in 27 Primeira Liga matches. He will be looking to add more goals with Braga’s Simon Banza breathing down his neck.
Sporting Lisbon's Last 5 Matches
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17/03/2024Sporting Lisbon6Boavista1Primeira Liga
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29/03/2024Estrela1Sporting Lisbon2Primeira Liga
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02/04/2024Benfica2Sporting Lisbon2Taca de Portugal
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06/04/2024Sporting Lisbon2Benfica1Primeira Liga
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12/04/2024Gil Vicente0Sporting Lisbon4Primeira Liga
Famalicao vs. Sporting Lisbon: Odds and Predictions
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