On Tuesday night, Sporting CP can move closer to winning the Primeira Liga title as they travel to Famalicao.
Famalicao in decent formThe home team are unlikely to be an easy opponent for the visitors, as they are unbeaten in the last four games in the Portuguese top-flight after a 2-2 draw at Porto last time out.
The game saw Famalicao score at least two goals for a third straight game in the Primeira Liga.
The home team’s recent decent form has moved them eight points clear of the relegation zone.
Famalicao are now also unbeaten in their previous four home games in the Portuguese top-flight, having recorded two wins and two draws.
Their recent Liga outings on home soil have been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in seven of the last ten matches.
A victory could be vital in Sporting’s title challengeThe team from the Portuguese capital are top of the table, four points clear of second-place reigning champions and arch-rivals Benfica. This is the visitor’s game in hand on the Eagles.
Ruben Amorim’s team heads into this encounter on the back of a five-game unbeaten run in all competitions. They have also recorded six straight victories in the Primeira Liga.
One of the biggest factors in their recent strong form in the Primeira Liga has been Sporting’s attacking prowess, as they have scored at least two goals in their last 16 matches.
Sporting’s recent away record is also stellar. The Lions are undefeated in eight Liga matches on the road, having recorded seven wins and a draw.
They have also scored at least two goals in their last nine away games in the Primeira Liga.
What am I backing?Sporting head into this encounter as favourites to win. However, Famalicao is in decent form and may be a tough opponent. I do, however, feel this game will produce goals. Therefore, the bet I am backing is over 2.5 goals scored.
