Sporting CP União Madeira betting prediction

The home team comes to this 2^nd round of Group B after a draw in their debut in this group stage, against Marítimo, by (0‑0). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 9 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses in away matches, with 34 goals scored and 21 conceded; against 9 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 25 goals scored and 7 conceded. In their last match, for the Primeira Liga, they got a home win against Portimonense by (2‑0). In the last 10 home matches Sporting CP has won 6, tied 3 and lost 1. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. They have been able to score first and have done so in 12 of the last 13 matches, they have reached half‑time in advantage in 8 of those 12 matches and have held on to the lead until the end of the 90' in 9 of them. In the last 16 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 6 of their 7 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Sporting is having the best start of the last years and in this moment, they contest all the competitions that have right. In the middle, the leonine team gained access to the Europa League, a goal accomplished after having fallen in the group of Barcelona and Juventus. In addition, Sporting continues at the top of the Portuguese championship.
 
The adventure on group stage of the League Cup wasn’t the best for Sporting, having conqured a goalless draw against Marítimo. Even so, the team’s moment is very positive, thus totaling the third consecutive victory in several competitions.
 
For this match, the coach Jorge Jesus should continue to line up in 4-4-2, benefiting from ball possession and successive organizing attacks: Bruno Fernandes is the jewel of the team. On the other hand, Bas Dost is the great highlight of Sporting with 17 scored goals. Absences won’t be a problem for this match; however, it’s expected that some less usual players will enter the pitch.

Confirmed Lineup: Romain Salin, Cristiano Piccini, Jérémy Mathieu, Sebastián Coates, Bruno César, William Carvalho, Daniel Podence, Marcos Acuña, Gelson Martins, Bryan Ruiz, Seydou Doumbia.
Coach: R. Amorim.