Sporting Lisbon vs FC Vizela Prediction & Betting Tips - Liga Portugal

Prediction published on 18/01/2023, 07:24  by Ioannis | Modified on 18/01/2023 at 11:59 in Liga Portugal Predictions

Sporting Lisbon and Vizela will face off in the 17th round of the Liga Portugal at the Jose Alvalade stadium. Sporting currently sits in fourth place in the standings, while Vizela is in eighth. The Lisbon Lions have had an impressive run of form recently, with just one defeat in their last nine games across all competitions. They have won seven of those games, with a solid defensive foundation being key to their success. Specifically, they have kept six clean sheets in their last nine games and have conceded just four goals in that run. Their home form is particularly impressive, with five consecutive wins to nil and a goal tally of 22-0 in the process. Furthermore, Sporting can boast the best home defence in the division, having conceded just four goals in seven games, while they have won both of their previous home encounters with Vizela. 

Vizela have had a somewhat shaky run of form recently. They've won just three of their last eleven games and failed to score in three of those. Their record on the road is not bad, with the fifth-best away record in the league, but they have lost their last two away games with a goal tally of 6-1. They have also lost both of their previous away encounters with Sporting. While they have had a decent season overall, they are expected to struggle at the Jose Alvalade, having lost each of their three away meetings this season with fellow Portuguese heavyweights Porto, Benfica, and Braga, and scored just once in the process.