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Sporting CP vs Porto prediction, odds, and free betting tips (02/03/2022)

Sporting CP and Porto meet each other for the second time within a month, as the two clubs go up against each other in the first leg of the Taca de Portugal semi-final.

Sporting CP vs Porto – Best Betting Tips, Odds, & Predictions

Sporting CP come into this game after dropping further points in the Primeira Liga following the 1-1 draw with Maritimo. Slimani was able to spare the blushes of Sporting CP with a goal just before the break. Porto drew 1-1 with Gil Vicente to drop points in the Primeira Liga for the second time in three match days. Despite playing against in the main Gil Vicente for almost the entirety of the game, Porto secured just a point thanks to Evanilson’s goal.

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Draw

Sporting CP and Porto have been involved in three consecutive draws in recent meetings between each other. Both have been very closely matched and this trend is likely to continue especially in the first leg of the semi-final. Porto have seen a drop in form with the team unable to win two of the last three matches.

Total goals over 2.5

The two teams are likely to be very closely matched in terms of goals. Both have been scoring goals in recent weeks, but Porto have major defensive issues that will allow Sporting CP to come up with goals. Due to the two teams being on good form, there could be over 2.5 goals in this match.

Both teams to score – yes

The match features two teams who will not be keen to suffer any big defeat in the first leg match. At the same time, they are also likely to take advantage of the situation – especially Sporting CP with home support behind them. Porto have no major issues in the offensive areas, but Sporting CP have shown enough strength going forward.

Sporting CP vs Porto: Match Preview and Team News

Sporting CP

Rúben Amorim has had a very good run against Porto throughout his career after losing just one eight matches against this club. Sporting CP last suffered a defeat at the hands of Porto back in July 2020 and this run spans five matches. Rúben Amorim only has to worry about the unavailability of Zouhair Feddal due to injury.

Porto

Porto manager Sergio Conceicao has had a tough run against Amorim after winning just one of the last eight games. In addition to the poor head-to-head record against the opposition boss, Conceicao also comes into the game without Fernando Andrade while Wilson Manafa is out with a ruptured patella.

H2H Records, Form, and Analysis of the Sporting CP vs Porto Game

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Sporting CP vs Porto prediction

Where is the match going to take place? Estádio José Alvalade

When will this match start? March 02, 2022 at 20:45 GMT

Who is the favourite team to win the game? Sporting CP

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