Casa Pia vs Sporting CP Prediction: Which Lisbon Side Will Emerge Triumphant?

Casa Pia welcomes Sporting CP to the Estadio Pina Manique for the 27th round of the Primeira Liga, hoping to return to winning ways after a disappointing road loss to FC Vizela.

Will Casa Pia be able to take all three points at home against Ruben Amorim's team, which has gone unbeaten in 5 games, or will their losing streak be extended to two games?

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Casa Pia vs Sporting CP, team news, probable lineups, match facts and up to date betting odds for you to consider!

Casa Pia

Form: LWLWL

Casa Pia got off to a flying start in their recent away match against FC Vizela, thanks to Rafael Martins, who handed his side a 25-minute lead inside the first half, but a costly blunder by their defender Nermin Zoloti saw them level at halftime, locked at 1:1.

Returning for the second half, their chances of salvaging a point looked promising as they kept their opponent at bay for virtually the whole game until another own goal. They found themselves trailing by a goal with 9 minutes remaining in the game, and with no fighting spirit left in them to overturn the decision, they conceded another goal in the 87th minute, which proved to be the final nail in the coffin as they were condemned to a 3:1 defeat.

In their last five matches, they've struggled for consistency, with two wins, and three losses for a total of six points and it's without a doubt they'll have a difficult time trying to record a positive result against a side that has been consistent with their form.

They currently occupy 8th place with 38 points, level with FC Vizela in 7th, and are three points ahead of 9th-place Famalicao.

Team News

Casa Pia have only one injury concern to be worried about ahead of this clash, as long-time absentee Leo Natel is still out with a muscle injury.

Daniel Sousa will have to make some adjustments to his starting XI as Vasco Fernandes and Saviour Godwin have both been suspended and will start to serve their suspensions.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Souza; Nunes, Varela, Zolotic; Lelo, Taira, Mukendi, Poloni; Soma, Martins, Clayton

Sporting CP

Form: DWWWW

Wednesday night's midweek meeting between them and Daniel Sousa's Gil Vicente on the road was a challenging one for them, as the Lions were content to settle for a scoreless draw. This time, their ability to strike the ball accurately was diminished, which caused the outcome to be less pleasing than they had anticipated.

For Daniel Sousa's men, a draw meant a point each at the end of the game, which was nearly a feat to be commended in that match, but for the Lions, it was simply a bad result because two points were dropped given that they are in the running to enter the top three.

With their five-match winning streak put to a halt, they still have a six-match unbeaten run in the Primeira Liga to be pleased with. When their away form is taken into account, the mood has been buoyant, as they are unbeaten in five games, recording three wins and two draws while keeping three clean sheets.

They are currently in fourth place with 54 points, and their title-chasing days are over. They may now focus on finishing in third place, where they are five points shy of dethroning Braga.

Team News

Sporting CP will be without the services of Paulinho and Jovane Cabral, who both suffered muscular injuries.

Daniel Braganca has been out for 11 months due to a cruciate ligament rupture, and he will not be returning anytime soon.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Adan; Diomande, Inacio, Reis; Gomes, Goncalves, Ugarte, Santos; Edwards, Rochinha, Trincao

Match Facts

• Sporting CP are currently undefeated in five away matches.
• In three of their last five matches in the Primeira Liga, Casa Pia have failed to score.
• When playing at home, Casa Pia averages 0.69 goals per game, whereas Sporting CP averages 1.34 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

Casa Pia has won 0 times in the last two meetings, Sporting CP has won 2 times, and there have been 0 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

Ruben Amorim is well aware that his and his team's chances of competing for the championship this season have been reduced to naught. Instead of pursuing first place any longer, they should focus on finishing third, as their chances of doing so now appear to be promising.

Although Casa Pia has done a remarkable job of separating itself from the relegation zone, there is no ignoring the fact that their inconsistent play could be a factor in them losing all three points in this matchup. Although they are expected to rely on their reliable defense, which is ranked fifth in the Primeira Liga, it won't be enough for them to avoid defeat.

Sporting CP are the betting favorites to win this game, albeit by a narrow margin as their opponents in this match may be difficult to break down. As such, pick Sporting CP to win by a handicap (-1) which should be enough to surface. Don't expect to see a goal scoring bonanza here as the visitors do not usually score a lot of goals when playing away, as evidenced by their 7 goals scored in five away matches.

• Handicap 2 (-1) for 1.78
• CS - 0:2 for 6.40
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.70