Tomás Yelmini
The final matchday of the Primeira Liga, the top tier of Portuguese soccer, is just around the corner, and one of the most anticipated matches is Vizela vs Sporting Lisbon. Vizela has had a tough season, and currently holds 11th place, while Sporting Lisbon will be looking to bounce back from an unexpected last-minute draw in the derby against Benfica.
Without further ado, at JefeBet, we’ll give you the inside scoop on how both teams are preparing for this matchday 34 clash of Primeira Liga. We’ll also provide you with expert predictions, odds, and possible lineups for the upcoming Vizela vs Sporting Lisbon clash.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Vizela vs Sporting Lisbon Primeira Liga Matchday 34 Game on May 26, 2023
- Where: Estadio do Vizela – Caldas de Vizela, Portugal
- When: Friday, May 26, 2023, 4.15 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Vizela (+475) / Tie (+340) / Sporting Lisbon (-205)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-175) / Under (+120)
- Both teams score: Yes (-150) / No (+105)
All odds are provided by DraftKings
Betting on Futebol Clube de Vizela
Vizela currently holds 11th place with 40 points, having won 11 out of 33 matches, drawn 7, and lost 15. Actually, the team’s low point tally is due, among other things, to its poor home record, having only won 5 out of 16 matches, drawn 4, and lost 7. In fact, it scored 17 goals, and conceded the same amount at home.
Besides, it’s worth noting that Vizela has only picked up 1 point out of the last 15 available. Last weekend, it lost 0-1 to Maritimo, a team that is currently in the relegation zone. During that match, the team had only 40% ball possession, attempted 9 shots on goal, and only managed to hit the target 3 times. In contrast, the opponent attempted 20 shots, and hit the target 6 times.
Clearly, Vizela was less accurate with its passes (74% compared to 85%), and failed to make the most of set pieces, as it conceded more fouls (20 compared to 9), and had more corners against it (6 compared to 5).
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Luis Felipe; Tomás Silva, Bruno Wilson, Anderson de Jesus Santos and Kiki; Claudemir and Osama Rashid; Kévin Lucien Zohi, Samú and Francisco Bondoso; and Milutin Osmajić.
Betting on Sporting Lisbon
Sporting Lisbon, on the other hand, currently holds fourth place with 71 points, and has qualified for the Europa League group stage. The team has won two out of the last five games played, and drew the most recent one. Besides, in its 16 away games, Sporting Lisbon won nine, drew three, and lost four, scoring 27 goals, and conceding 19.
As mentioned, the team’s last game was a draw against Benfica, finishing 2-2 at home. Francisco Trincão, and Ousmane Diomandé scored for Sporting Lisbon, but the team couldn’t maintain its lead, since Fredrik Aursnes scored for Benfica, and Joao Neves equalized in the 94th minute.
To make matters worse, Sporting Lisbon had slightly more possession (52%), attempted 14 shots, and scored seven, had an 82% pass accuracy, committed 14 fouls, and conceded and won seven corners. It is safe to say that it was a painful draw, not only because of the opponent, but also because of the way it happened.
Possible Lineup (3-4-3): Franco Israel; Ousmane Diomandé, Sebastián Coates and Gonçalo Inácio; Ricardo Esgaio, Manuel Ugarte Ribeiro, Hidemasa Morita and Nuno Santos; Marcus Edwards, Pedro Gonçalves and Francisco Trincão.
JefeBet Prediction
It’s clear that the home team struggles to win matches on its own pitch, and now it has to face one of the top teams in the Primeira Liga. That’s why, at JefeBet, we believe the visiting team will win comfortably the upcoming Vizela vs Sporting Lisbon thrilling encounter.
Prediction: Sporting Lisbon to win (VIZ 0 – SPL 2).
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