On Friday, October 18, 2024, Portimonense go dey face Sporting CP for the Round of 64 of the Portuguese Cup. Dis match go hold for Estadio Municipal de Portimão, and e dey look like one tough test for Portimonense, wey dey struggle for the Second League.
Portimonense, wey drop from the Premier League last season, dey find am hard to get back on track. Dem currently sit 16th out of 18 teams in the Second League, and dem just lose two recent matches to Penafiel and Leixões. Dem no get any squad issues, but dem form no be too good, as dem no draw in their last five matches and dem lose clean sheet in their last two matches.
Sporting CP, on the other hand, dey on fire dis season. Dem dey top the Portuguese league with 24 points from eight matches, and dem unbeaten in all competitions. Dem recent wins include 3-0 victories over ABC, Estoril, and Casa Pia, plus a 1-1 draw against PSV in the Champions League. Dem no get any squad issues, and dem last seven victories all be clean sheets.
The head-to-head statistics no favor Portimonense at all. Sporting CP win 15 of the last 16 matches between dem, and dem score at least two goals in 10 of their 11 competitive games dis season. Portimonense only win one match against Sporting CP in recent years.
Betting tips and predictions all point to a Sporting CP win. Many analysts believe say Sporting go win with a multi-goal victory and clean sheet, given their strong form and Portimonense’s struggles.
