Sporting Lisbon vs Porto Predictions, Betting Tips, & Match Preview

There are not many games bigger than Sporting Lisbon vs Porto in the Primeira Liga and this match could have a massive impact on the title race despite how early it is in the new campaign.

Both teams have taken maximum points from their opening two league games, but Porto have also been playing Champions League matches this week.

They took advantage of poor discipline from Roma – who had two players sent off – to pull off a stunning 3-0 win in the Italian capital to book a place in the group stages of the competition.

While Porto will be full of confidence as a result of that win, it is always tough to maintain momentum from European games into domestic matches, especially when the travelling has been factored in.

What could count in Porto’s favour for this match is the fact there is a lot of upheaval at Sporting Lisbon right now, with star men Joao Mario and Islam Slimani expected to leave before the transfer window closes on Wednesday.

Arsenal’s Joel Campbell and Brazilian striker Andre have come in and will have to make an immediate impact, with Sporting on a run of 11 straight wins in the league.

Sporting Lisbon have not conceded a goal yet this season, but Porto will stretch them more than their opponents have so far, but this match is extremely hard to call.

Porto have scored at least twice in their last three away matches but they have not won on any of their last 10 visits to Sporting Lisbon, so history is not on their side here.

Nevertheless, dating back to last season Porto have won six of their last seven games and we are counting on their Champions League exploits giving them a boost for this match.

Porto Double Chance at 3/4 with bet365 is our tip for this incredibly intriguing Primeira Liga match, while we like the 1-1 draw on the correct scores market. This can be backed at 5/1, also with bet365.