The Primeira Liga champions Sporting Lisbon face relegation-threatened Estoril Praia at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
With Sporting Lisbon already securing the title, Estoril Praia needs two points to guarantee safety in the division.
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Estoril Praia
Estoril Praia has flirted with relegation throughout the season but currently holds a five-point lead over 16th-placed Portimonense.
With two games remaining, a minimum of two points will secure Estoril’s place in the league next season.
Recent Form
Last 6 Matches: WDLDWL
Home Record: Estoril has secured 25 points from 16 home games, ranking sixth-best in the league.
Key Players
Cassiano: Leading the attack, Estoril will look to Cassiano to break down the Sporting defence.
Gomes & Zanocelo: Central to Estoril’s midfield, they need to control the tempo and counter Sporting’s press.
Team News
Out Injured: Erick Cabaco, Jordan Holsgrove, Nemanja Jovic
Ineligible: Mateus Fernandes (on loan from Sporting Lisbon)
Expected Lineup: Carne; Basso, Alvaro, Vital; Pina, Zanocelo, Michel, Gomes; Andrade, Cassiano, Marques
Sporting Lisbon
Sporting Lisbon clinched the Primeira Liga title last weekend after a convincing 3-0 victory over Portimonense and Benfica’s shocking loss to Famalicao.
With 84 points and an unbeaten domestic run of 17 games, Sporting aims to finish the season strongly.
Recent Form
Last 6 Matches: WWWWDW
Key Players
Viktor Gyokeres: The Swede is closing in on a 30-goal league season with 27 goals so far.
Trincao & Pote: Together, they will provide creativity and offensive power from the flanks.
Team News
Injured: Antonio Adan, Franco Israel, Marcus Edwards
Expected Return: Matheus Reis (Substitute)
Expected Lineup: Pinto; Quaresma, Coates, Inacio; Catamo, Hjulmand, Morita, Santos; Trincao, Gyokeres, Pote
Prediction
While Estoril Praia’s solid home form provides hope, Sporting Lisbon will look to maintain their winning streak.
The newly-crowned champions have dominated this fixture, winning…
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Publish date : 2024-05-11 04:30:00
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