Benfica vs Sporting Betting Tips
Benfica
In his last commitment before the classic, Benfica stumbled. On Tuesday, August 21, also at Luz Stadium, against Greece’s PAOK, it was a 1-1 draw. It was the first leg of the final phase of the qualifying rounds that will define the last members of the group stage of the Champions League.
Benfica, who had previously eliminated Fenerbahce of Turkey with a 1-0 win in Portugal and a 1-1 draw at the rivals’ stadium, will set their fate on Aug. 29 on Greek soil.
Although this game is fundamental, since it allows the club to guarantee the entry of 40 million euros in their coffers if they can qualify, the fact of having a classic along the way prevents coach Rui Vitória prioritize the competition.
Even because the coach is ‘owed’ to the fans, especially in the classics. However, it has achieved the expected results against smaller teams. Benfica made their debut in the 2018/2019 First League season, scoring 3-2 at Vitória de Guimarães in Lisbon, and in the second round they beat Boavista in Porto 2-0.
In these games managed to overcome the limitations imposed by the medical department, which treats the defender Tyronne Ebuehi and the attackers Nicolas Castillo and Jonas of injuries. Before the clash this Saturday, the athletes must undergo new evaluations, but the tendency is that they are not released to face Sporting.
Sporting
In the process of reconstruction after the dismantling suffered at the end of the previous season, Sporting also managed to reach the six possible points in the first rounds of the Portuguese Championship.
In the debut, beat the Moreirense by 3 to 1. Then, at home, went through Vitória de Setúbal signaling 2 to 1. It showed evolution in the creation offensive with the direction of Jose Peseiro. There were 28 attempts of finalization adding the two matches. However, he had his defense leaked in both games.
However, it has as mitigating the fact of not having contact with two athletes who are considered holders. They are in treatment of injury the Italian goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano and Brazilian midfielder Bruno César.
For the classic, the list of casualties may have an extra. Dutch striker Bas Dost suffered an injury that caused him to leave the match against Vitória de Setúbal at halftime. He will have to go through a new evaluation that will determine if he can be available for the classic. The 29-year-old is key to the club. In the last two seasons of the Portuguese Championship, he scored 61 goals in 61 games played.
Football Prediction of the Day Benfica vs Sporting
The three most recent editions of the Lisbon classic finished in equality and increased the unbeaten series of Benfica in the duel for six matches. It is not, however, an extraordinary sequence. It was only two wins in the period and four draws.With Benfica divided between two competitions and Sporting in training, caution should be the hallmark of the tactical system adopted by the two giants. This makes the prognosis in the draw a good option to guess in the most striking match of the third round of the Portuguese Championship.
Bet Tips: A tie
Odds: 3.25
