Sporting CP Olympique Marseille betting prediction

The home team is currently in the 1^st position, with 6 points won, after 2 wins and 1 loss. In the penultimate round, they have won a home match against Tottenham Hotspur by (2‑0). In the last round, they have lost an away match against Olympique Marseille by (4‑1). They come to this match after a away win against Santa Clara by (1‑2). Sporting CP has won 5, tied 3 and lost 2 of the last 10 home matches. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 29 of the last 31 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals. They have conceded the first goal in 5 of their 14 matches, and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 8 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 5 of their 14 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Sporting comes for this match motivated after an away win, by 1-2, in the visit to Santa Clara stadium: Morita and Nuno Santos scored the goals of this excellent victory. Coach Rúben Amorim should organize his team in a 5-2-3, where the three most advanced players will be Marcus Edwards, Francisco Trincão and Pedro Gonçalves. In the midfield area, Manuel Ugarte and Hidemasa Morita should play. The leonine coach should not be able to count on Jovane Cabral, Daniel Bragança, Pedro Porro and Luís Neto because they are, at this stage, injured. It should be noted that goalkeeper Antonio Adán will not be available due to suspension.

Confirmed Lineup: Franco Israel Wibmer, Ricardo Esgaio, Gonçalo Bernardo Inácio, Sebastián Coates, Matheus Reis, Manuel Ugarte Ribeiro, Nuno Santos, Hidemasa Morita, Francisco Trincão, Marcus Edwards, Pote.
Coach: R. Amorim.