Henry Roldán
Get ready for an electrifying match this Thursday as Sporting CP vs Juventus clash against each other in the quarterfinals of the Europa League.
The first leg in Turin was a close call, but Juventus won 1-0 over a deserving Portuguese team. Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best preview of the decisive clash between Sporting CP vs Juventus.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Sporting CP vs Juventus Europa League Quarterfinals Second Leg Game on April 20, 2023
- Where: José Alvalade Stadium – Lisbon, Portugal.
- When: Thursday, April 20, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Sporting Lisbon (+130) / Tie (+230) / Juventus (+230)
- Asian Handicap: Sporting Lisbon (-0.25, -115) / Juventus (+0.25, -120)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+130) / Under (-160)
- Both teams score: Yes (-105) / No (-115)
All odds are provided by Draftkings.
Betting on Sporting Lisboa
Sporting Lisbon has a golden opportunity to cause another upset in this edition of the Europa League, having eliminated Arsenal in the round of 16 and being very close to Juventus in the current stage.
Despite the defeat the team suffered in Italy, the squad led by Rúben Amorim, only needs to overturn a one-goal deficit at home. The team has a six-match undefeated streak in all competitions at home and has only lost twice in 14 matches played in the Primeira Liga.
However, to achieve this feat, the team must improve its scoring performance. Although it is one of the highest-scoring teams in the Portuguese league, it has failed to score in Turin despite taking 17 shots, five of them on target. The team also struggled to score in its matches against Midtjylland and Arsenal at home, both ending in draws.
Sporting Lisbon also has a solid defense, and it is the fourth team that has conceded the least amount of goals in the league, only 27 goals in 28 matches played. Only once has an opponent scored two goals or more at its home ground, and on eight occasions the team has been able to keep a clean sheet.
Probable lineup (3-4-3): Antonio Adán; Ousmane Diomandé, Sebastián Coates, Sebastián Coates; Ricardo Esgaio, Hidemasa Morita, Pedro Goncalves, Nuno Santos; Marcus Edwards, Youssef Chermiti, Trincao.
Betting on Juventus
The Juventus rollercoaster ride continues this season with a couple of negative results in Serie A, forcing the team to come out on top in its tough visit to Portugal.
Although getting a win at home can be considered a good result, especially because of the good defensive performance the team has shown throughout the campaign, thinga are not looking very good after the first match. On that occasion, Sporting dominated over the team for a large part of the game.
Moreover, two defeats in a row in the Calcio against Lazio and Sassuolo have further complicated this team’s European aspirations for next season, as it is now five points behind Atalanta in the Conference League spot.
Another point to consider is that Juventus has struggled playing away. While it has won against Nantes and Freiburg on the road, it has suffered three defeats in the Champions League group stage and has lost three of its last four away matches in Serie A. In these matches, the team scored 13 goals and also conceded 13 goals.
Probable line-up (3-4-3): Mattia Perin; Federico Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Juan Cuadrado, Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, Filip Kostic; Angel Di Maria, Dusan Vlahovic, Federico Chiesa.
JefeBet Prediction
There is no doubt that we are in for a great game in Lisbon this Thursday. Two strong teams, each with elite defenses, battling it out for a spot in the semifinals of Europe’s second most important competition.
Sporting has a solid attack, but the team will face a defense that has allowed only one goal in five matches played in this year’s Europa League.
Likewise, the home team’s defense is nothing to scoff at. In the Portuguese league, this is the second team with the fewest goals allowed, having only let in eight goals in 14 matches played. Meanwhile, Juventus’ offense has struggled when playing away.
That is why betting on the Under 2.5 goals is a smart move. DraftKings pays out at (-160), and it will earn you $60 for every $100 you bet.
Prediction: Under in the 90 minutes (SPO 1 – JUV 0).
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