Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Following a massive 5-0 loss to Man City in the Champions League last 16, first leg, Sporting CP will look to return to winning ways when they host Estoril to their Estadio Jose Alvalade in the Primeira Liga round 23. The Lions aim to melt Porto’s advantage in the standings, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Canaries. Since key midfielder Pedro Goncalves has overcome his injury, home win should be considered.
Estoril, on the other hand, aim to stay in the Conference League race, but seeing that Sporting have turned their “Jose Alvalade” into a real fortress, we predict that the visitors are going to return home empty-handed. Carles Soria is back from suspension, while both Rui Fonte and Lucas Africo should miss out with injuries for the visiting side.
Highlighted Player (Sebastian Coates):
Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, on October 7, 1990, Sebastian Coates is a 196-cm-tall defender who plays for Sporting CP in Primeira Liga. Coates is the product of the hometown club Nacional, and it has to be noted that he scored eight goals in 60 appearances for the capital club in the national championship.
After ending his spell with English club Sunderland, the Uruguay international moved to Portugal, signing a loan deal with Sporting CP in January 2016. He signed a permanent contract with the Lions in February 2017.
Speaking of his international career, Sebastian Coastes made his full Uruguay debut against Chile at the 2011 Copa America. La Celeste won the trophy, with the team beating Paraguay 3-0 in the final of the competition at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires. Coates wears the number 4 shirt at Sporting CP, and his preferred foot is right.