Famalicao vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction & Betting Tips - Liga Portugal

Prediction published on 27/08/2021, 17:21  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 27/08/2021 at 18:21 in Liga Portugal Predictions

Bottom of the table Famailcao are still looking for their first points of the new Primeira League season. Earning even on this weekend is going to be difficult as they host second placed and defending champions Sporting. Famailcao finished ninth last season but began this term with a 2-0 loss at Pacos Ferreira thanks to two goals in as many second-half minutes. Their first home league game was a toughie as they lost 2-1 to Porto. Better form looked to have arrived as they took an early lead at newly-promoted Arouca. It didn't last though and they lost 2-1 due to an 89th minute goal by the home side. Famailcao have a good home record against Sporting with a win and a draw in the past seasons. They don't look in the form to beat the champions this weekend.

Sporting only lost one league game last season and that was at Benfica with the title won. The defence of their Primeira League title has begun well with three wins and only one goal conceded. They kicked off with a 3-0 home win over newly-promoted Vizela, then won 2-1 away at Braga, who finished fourth in the table last season. A third win came with a 2-0 home victory over Belenenses. That put them top of the table above Benfica who also have a 100% record. Sporting have won eight of their last nine league matches and four of the last five on the road. Back Sporting to get the win in this game.