Sporting CP will put their title credentials to the test on Sunday evening as the club from the Portuguese capital visit in-form Arouca in the Primeira Liga.
Arouca’s in excellent formThe home team is currently seventh in the Primeira Liga table after an excellent recent run of form.
Daniel Sousa’s team comes into this encounter after six wins in their last seven matches in the Portuguese top-flight.
Their attacking play has been a significant factor in their recent good run of form. Spanish forward Rafa Mujica has been lethal in front of goal, scoring 16 in 24 appearances in the Primeira Liga.
Arouca’s recent home form has been formidable. They have won four of the last five home games in the Portuguese top flight.
The home side’s goalscoring exploits have had a big say in their recent strong record on home soil in the Primeira Liga, having scored at least two goals in five of their last six outings.
Sporting held by Atalanta last time outThe visitors were held to a 1-1 draw at home against Atalanta in the Europa League in the first leg of the last 16 of the competition.
The draw against the Nerazzurri means that Sporting is unbeaten in all competitions in the last ten games.
Their potent attack has inspired their undefeated run, as they have scored at least two goals in eight of their ten unbeaten games.
The visitor’s stellar recent form has moved them to the top of the Primeira Liga table, a point clear of second-place city rivals Benfica.
Sporting have travelled well in the Liga recently. They are unbeaten in five away games, having recorded four wins and a draw.
What am I backing?Arouca could well prove to be a challenging opponent for Sporting. I believe this could be a high-scoring encounter, so the bet I am backing is over 2.5 goals scored.
