Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Sporting
Match Time & Date:
02/02/2025
19:00
Prediction: 2-0
Farense
After sealing their spot in the Champions League knockout stages, Sporting CP will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Farense in the Primeira Liga round 20. The Lions are leading the chase for the Primeira Liga trophy, but new boss Rui Borges must warn his men against complacency. Zeno Debast limped off with injury in the midweek clash, with Joao Simoes likely to step up.
Os Leoes de Faro, on the other hand, are desperate to escape the relegation zone, but given their difficulties on the road, away win should not be considered. As Farense have recorded only one win on the travels this season, we are tempted to place our bets on the league leaders. Brazil midfielder Claudio Falcao is back from suspension, while there are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to Lisbon.
Highlighted Team (Sporting):
When it comes to official club members, Portugal giants Sporting Lisbon are the sixth club in the world. Commonly referred to as Leoes which is Portuguese for Lions, Sporting Lisbon were founded in 1906 and are one of the founders of the Primeira Liga.
Sporting’s main rivals are Benfica, with both teams contesting the Lisbon Derby, one of the most fierce ones in Europe. Lions play their games at Estadio Jose Alvelade in front of 50,000 people and are the third most successful club in the country with 46 titles in Portuguese competitions and a title in the European Cup Winner’s Cup from 1963-64.
During this time that is also known as the club’s golden years, Sporting Lisbon won the majority of their 18 Primeira Liga titles in total. Sporting Lisbon boasts the quality football youth academy system which has yielded world-class footballers such as Paulo Furte, Simao Sabrosa, Nani and Ballon d’Or winners Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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