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The league’s bottom club Belenenses go up against second-placed Sporting CP at the Estádio Nacional this weekend.
Belenenses vs Sporting CP – Predictions, Odds, & Free Betting Tips
Belenenses were only able to get a point out of the away game against Maritimo after a 1-1 draw. Alisson Safira’s penalty in the 13th minute was cancelled by Matheus Costa while both teams received red cards at various stages. Sporting Lisbon picked up the Taca de Portugal title after a 2-1 victory over Benfica. Despite Benfica taking the lead through Everton in the 22nd minute, Sporting CP came back strongly in the second half through goals from Gonçalo Inácio and Pablo Sarabia.
- Half-Time/Full-Time Result – Sporting CP/Sporting CP Win @ 5/6 (1.83)
- Total Goals – Over 2.5 @ 8/13 (1.61)
- Both Teams to Score – Yes @ 23/20 (2.15)
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Sporting CP win at half-time and full-time
Sporting CP have been able to win at half-time and full-time in the last four away matches against Belenenses. Even though the league’s bottom club might have avoided a defeat during the weekend and they have had extended period to prepare for this match, Sporting CP’s quality is ultimately likely to come through. Sporting CP have been a win nine of the 10 games against Belenenses, who have been losing at half-time and full-time in a string of games against Sporting CP.
Total goals over 2.5
Sporting CP have been able to get a minimum of two goals in the last 10 games against Belenenses, who are one of the worst defences in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. The recent league match might have seen Belenenses get away with a 1-1 draw, but they tend to lose badly against the big teams.
Both teams to score – yes
Belenenses have been relying heavily on home results to get away from the bottom. The wins over Santa Clara and Arouca have been crucial for Belenenses in recent weeks. Sporting CP have registered four wins in the last five games in all competitions.
Belenenses vs Sporting CP: Match Preview and Team News
Belenenses
Belenenses are unable to chip away from the bottom as a result of taking a meagre return of points from recent matches. For example, the recent game against Maritimo should have provided victory for Belenenses to take the game against Sporting CP with decent confidence. Chico Teixeira and Rafael Camacho are unavailable due to injury, while Chima Akas is missing due to suspension.
Sporting CP
Sporting CP have received a major boost with the Taca de Liga title. The pressure will be slightly off Sporting CP after this victory, but the desire to finish in the top two places will keep them going. Sebastián Coates is the one player expected to be unavailable for Sporting CP due to international action.
Analysing the Stats for Belenenses vs Sporting CP
These are some of the best stats related to this match along with tools to help choose the best odds.
SportingBelenenses vs Sporting | |||
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21/08/21 PPL | Sporting  Sporting | 2 - 0 |  Belenenses Belenenses |
21/04/21 PPL | Sporting Sporting | 2 - 2 | Belenenses Belenenses |
27/12/20 PPL | Belenenses Belenenses | 1 - 2 | Sporting Sporting |
30/08/20 EF | Sporting Sporting | 3 - 1 | Belenenses Belenenses |
26/06/20 PPL | Belenenses Belenenses | 1 - 3 | Sporting Sporting |
Belenenses | |||
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Last 5 | |||
23/01/22 PPL | Maritimo  Maritimo | 1 - 1 | Belenenses Belenenses |
16/01/22 PPL | Belenenses Belenenses | 1 - 4 |  FC Porto FC Porto |
13/01/22 PPL | Famalicao  Famalicao | 1 - 0 | Belenenses Belenenses |
09/01/22 PPL | Belenenses Belenenses | 2 - 1 |  Arouca Arouca |
02/01/22 PPL | Vizela  Vizela | 2 - 0 | Belenenses Belenenses |
Sporting | |||
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Last 5 | |||
29/01/22 PLC |  Benfica Benfica | 1 - 2 | Sporting Sporting |
26/01/22 PLC | Sporting Sporting | 2 - 1 |  Santa Clara Santa Clara |
22/01/22 PPL | Sporting Sporting | 1 - 2 |  Braga Braga |
16/01/22 PPL | Vizela Vizela | 0 - 2 | Sporting Sporting |
11/01/22 PC |  Leca Leca | 0 - 4 | Sporting Sporting |
FAQs on Belenenses vs Sporting CP game
Where is the match going to take place? Estádio Nacional
When will this match start? February 02, 2022 at 20:45 GMT
Who is the favourite team to win the game? Belenenses
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