The Portuguese championship is heating up! As always, the 'Big Three' – FC Porto, Sporting Portugal, and Benfica Lisbon – are locked in a fierce battle for the title. With only four points separating them after nine matchdays, every game is crucial.
Sporting Eyes Top Spot
Sporting has a golden opportunity this Friday evening to temporarily seize the league lead. They face Alverca, currently languishing in mid-table (12th place). A victory, ideally with a strong goal difference, would see them overtake Porto.
Riding high after their Champions League victory against Olympique de Marseille (2-1), Sporting will be looking to carry that momentum into this domestic fixture before their challenging trip to Turin to face Juventus on Tuesday.
Predicted Line-ups
Here are the expected starting elevens:
- Sporting: Silva; Araujo, Inacio, Diomande, Vagiannidis; Hjulmand, Simoes; Trincao, Pote, Quenda; Suarez
- Alverca: In Gomes; Meupiyou, S Gomez, Naves; Chissumba, Abdulai, Amorim, Touaizi; Figueiredo, Marezi, Lincoln
Where to Watch the Game in South Africa?
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This promises to be a captivating match as Sporting aims to continue their winning streak and climb to the top of the Primeira Liga table. Don't miss it!