Estoril vs Sporting CP Prediction 27.09.2024 | Primeira Liga

• Competition: Portugal - Primeira Liga
• Date: Friday, 27th, September 2024
• Kickoff: 20:15 UK / 21:15 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota (Estoril)

Sporting CP will be eager to maintain their maximum league record as they travel to Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota to face Estoril in Friday's Primeira Liga action.

Following lackluster finishes in 14th and 13th place over the last two seasons, Estoril are determined to break into the top half of the table with a fresh face in charge, as Ian Cathro steps in to replace Vasco Seabra this summer. Six points on the board from as many matches so far offer little cause for celebration, but it seems that the Canarinhos possess enough potential to alleviate any relegation worries in time, even though there is still plenty of football left to play.

Year after year, Sporting CP continues to grow stronger and is gradually taking dominance away from Benfica and Porto, and it looks like they are well-equipped to defend their Primeira Liga title without much difficulty after winning it last season in impressive fashion by finishing ten points clear of their nearest competitor. The defense of their league title kicked off in the best possible fashion, with the Lisbon Lions being the sole side to collect the full 18 points from the first six fixtures, comfortably leading the standings with a three-point gap ahead of Porto.

Estoril vs Sporting CP Betting Tips: BTTS - NO

It's crystal clear that the Lisbon side are heavy favorites to extend their perfect league run, and it seems likely that they can get the job done here with nil and maintain their dominance at the top of the table. Despite heading into Friday's tough test on the back of four straight games without a loss (W1 D3), Estoril have been largely ineffective in attack, drawing blanks in three of their most recent five top-tier outings. Considering their difficulties in scoring, it’s difficult to picture the Canarinhos troubling Sporting CP, who have been exceptional at both ends of the pitch with 22 goals scored and only two conceded so far. 

Furthermore, the Lisbon Lions have remained unbeaten between the posts in five consecutive matches across all competitions, a run that includes a routine 2-0 thrashing of LOSC Lille in their Champions League opener. It appears that Amorim's soaring squad is poised for another impressive shutout victory, considering they have kept Friday's rivals Estoril off the scoresheet in all but one of the last six head-to-head encounters, so we believe Sporting will solidify their position at the top with a comfortable win without conceding.