Mayra Madrigal
Sporting Lisboa vs Santa Clara are set to have an exciting match during matchday 26 of the Primeira Liga. These teams are complete opposites this season, with Sporting Lisboa fighting at the top of the standings, while Santa Clara is struggling and in danger of being relegated.
It seems challenging for the Lisbon squad to win the title, as it is 18 points behind the leader, Benfica, despite having good records this season. As for the Azores team, three points won’t solve its problem, but it would help the team move up from the bottom of the overall standings.
So, to get the latest updates on how both teams are faring before the Sporting Lisboa vs Santa Clara match, check out JefeBet‘s preview. Keep on reading to get information on their possible lineups, the betting preview, and the best odds.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Sporting Lisboa vs Santa Clara Primeira Liga Matchday 26 Game on April 1, 2023
- Where: José Alvalade Stadium, Lisbon, Portugal
- When: Saturday, April 01, 2023, 3:30 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Sporting Lisboa (-650) / Tie (+675) / Santa Clara (+1700)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Sporting Lisboa (AH -2.5, +110) / Santa Clara (AH +2.5, -160)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-210), Under (+145)
- Both teams score: Yes (+145) / No (-210)
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
Betting on Sporting de Lisboa
Although Sporting Lisboa has not played for two weeks, the team will be motivated for this match after having eliminated Arsenal in the round of 16 of the Europa League. The team from the Portuguese capital equalized the aggregate score, and defeated the English team in a penalty shootout.
Thanks to this result, Sporting Lisboa now holds an eight-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. Actually, the team’s last appearance in the Primeira Liga was a 3-0 win over Boavista, and in fact, in the domestic tournament, it has four consecutive victories.
The so-called Green Lions hold fourth place in the overall standings with 50 points, after 16 wins, two draws, and six defeats. Regardless of what happens in this match, Sporting Lisboa will be able to maintain its current position in the standings.
Possible Lineup (3-4-2-1): Franco Israel; Ousmane Diomande, Sebastián Coates, Matheus Reis; Ricardo Esgaio, Manuel Ugarte, Hidemasa Morita, Nuno Santos; Marcus Edwards, Pedro Gonçalves; Youssef Chermiti.
Betting on Clube Desportivo Santa Clara
Santa Clara, on the other hand, can’t find a way out of this dismal season in which it has only three wins in 25 games, the fewest in the league. It also has six draws and 16 defeats, and although it is not the team that has lost the most, it comes into this match with six consecutive defeats and no wins in 16 games, a streak that dates back to last November.
Not much can be expected from Santa Clara, especially in this away game, as it has won only one of the 12 games played, and that victory came last October. Since then, the team has gone nine games without a win on enemy grounds in all competitions. What’s more, its offensive production has been too low when playing away, since it has only scored four goals.
Possible Lineup (3-4-3): Gabriel Batista; Ygor Nogueira, Adriano Firmino, Ítalo; Diogo Calila, Kento Misao, Bruno Jordão, Matheus Araújo; Allano, Walter Gonzalez, Rildo.
JefeBet Prediction
Santa Clara needs to redouble its efforts to compete against a Sporting Lisboa team that is one of the best teams this season. However, there is little chance that it can come away with all three points from Sporting Lisboa’s home grounds. In addition, Sporting Lisboa has won the last six home matches against Santa Clara in all competitions.
So, taking into account the differences between the two teams, what is expected in the upcoming Sporting Lisboa vs Santa Clara is a clear victory for the home team with a large score to cover the Over 2.5.
Prediction: Sporting Lisboa wins by a score of 3-0.
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