Setubal vs Sporting Prediction & Betting Tips - League Cup

Prediction published on 01/01/2017, 22:15  by | Modified on 02/01/2017 at 14:34 in Football Predictions

After one win and oneloss, Vitória de Setúbal will be hoping to advance to the next stage ofthe Portuguese Taca da Liga (League Cup) with a victory over Sporting Lisbon. Lisbon,who currently lead their group with two wins in two matches are better poisedto progress into the semifinal of the tournament, but Setúbal will not letthem do so easily. Setúbal were almost relegated last season after finishing 15thin their league but bounced back to remain a great force in the Premeira Liga.They are currently ranked ninth in the league and have won three of their lastsix matches in all competitions. But Lisbon, currently ranked fourth in theleague, is a slightly-stronger side, which coincidentally has also won three ofsix matches across all competitions. With the League Cup’s group stage beingextremely tight, Lisbon manager Virgolino António de Jesus will do all it takesto ensure that they do not falter in the match, because the loss could costthem their chance in the semi-finals.