FC Porto - Sporting Prediction, Picks and Tips
The "dragons" are going through an excellent period in terms of plan and have not known the taste of defeat for some time. In order to relate to all the competitions in which Porto has been involved this season, we must remember that the last defeat of the Portuguese came on December 7, in a 1-3 vs Atletico Madrid, in the UEFA Champions League groups. However, Sergio Conceicao's students are qualified for the last 16 of the Europa League, where they will meet Lazio. Since that defeat with Atletico, 11 consecutive victories in the internal competitions for FC Porto have followed. The team from Dragao is the leader in the Primeira Liga, with 59 points obtained in 21 stages. There are six "lengths" above the second ranked, Sporting. Moreover, the hosts on Friday night are also qualified in the semifinals of the Portuguese Cup, where they will also face Sporting, in a double round.
The "lions" of Lisbon can't just boast of recent line wins, as in the opponents of this round. Since the beginning of the year, Ruben Amorim's students have had two defeats (2-3 vs Santa Clara and 1-2 vs Braga), which made them lose contact with the leader. Porto is six points ahead of the Alvalade club. However, Sporting comes after four consecutive successes. Two of them (2-1 vs Santa Clara, respectively 2-1 vs Benfica) were obtained in the Portuguese League Cup, a competition won by "lei". This was followed by six points in the championship, following two easy victories: 4-1 vs Belenenses and 2-0 vs Famalicao. Sporting Lisbon will play in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League against Manchester City.
Our recommendation tip for FC Porto - Sporting: PORTO OR DRAW (1X) @ 1.45