Sporting CP - AVS predictions

A quick look at the odds reveals just how imbalanced this matchup is. Sporting CP are almost certain to walk away with 3 more points towards the Primeira Liga table, and AVS fans should probably temper their expectations.

The current perspective makes the situation crystal clear. Given the superiority of Sporting CP and the 24.89 odds given to AVS to win, it is evident that anything but a home win would be an incredible shock.

When it comes to Sporting CP’s previous Primeira Liga clash, the betting odds widely got it right. It was a tight game between two similar teams and an HT/FT Benfica draw clearly shows it.

The away team are coming off of a very difficult matchup against Rio Ave. They lost 1:2 after spending most of the runtime playing from behind. It’s safe to say that such an outcome was expected by most Primeira Liga betting predictions, and they’ll need to set their sights on a more manageable opponent.

A quick look at the recent trends reveals a solid record for Sporting CP, who have managed to score 5 times in their previous 3 matches. This means that markets like BTTS or Over 5 Goals are worth your attention.

The away team’s defensive record is slipping. They’ve conceded more than 5 times in their previous 3 Primeira Liga engagements. This, at least, points to this match as a decent choice for something like an Over 5 Goals bet.

The fact that they are favourites here presents a unique opportunity for Sporting CP to close the 5-point lead they need to topple the current table leaders. It’s still fairly early in the season, though, so tensions are high.

With just 3 points to their name in round 14, AVS can’t be too happy with how they’ve performed so far. To make matters worse, they’re entering this bout as underdogs, so moving up the table any time soon would be difficult.

In terms of head-to-head stats, the closest point of reference right now is from last season when Sporting CP walked away with a decisive victory. This is an entirely new campaign but most top online bookies are still expecting the match to end in their favour.

With no injuries or suspensions to deal with, both teams will be able to give their all this Sunday.

If you’re feeling confident, a Draw/Home wager in the Half Time/Full Time market is the way to go. It’s a fairly risky move, but likely the best way to get some value out of the match this Sunday.