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Sporting Lisbon
Primeira Liga | Gameweek 10
Nov 1, 2024 at 8.15pm UK
Estadio Jose Alvalade
Estrela Amadora

Sporting Lisbon
vs.
Estrela Amadora

Preview: Sporting Lisbon vs. Estrela Amadora - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday's Primeira Liga clash between Sporting Lisbon and Estrela Amadora, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Sporting Lisbon and Estrela Amadora get the ball rolling in round 10 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga when they go head to head at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Friday evening.

With Ruben Amorim heavily linked with the Manchester United head coach role, this weekend's clash could be the last time that we see the 39-year-old in the Leoes dugout before taking up the Red Devils' hot seat.


Match preview

Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres in action on September 17, 2024© Imago

Sporting Lisbon booked their spot in the semi-finals of the Taca da Liga on Tuesday as they cruised to a 3-1 victory over Nacional when the two sides squared off at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Following a goalless first half, Morten Hjulmand and Viktor Gyokeres found the back of the net to put the hosts into a comfortable lead, and after Ruben Macedo pulled one back for Nacional in the 66th minute, Gyokeres added his second of the game to make sure of the result.

This was the latest in Sporting Lisbon's fine run of cup results, having brushed aside Portimonense 2-1 in the third round of the Taca de Liga on October 18, four days before claiming a 2-0 win over Sturm Graz in the Champions League.

Amorim's side, who have picked up two wins and one draw from their three Champions League matches so far, now turn their focus to the Primeira Liga, where they boast a 100% record this season and have kicked off title defence in style.

Having stormed to their 20th league title last term, Sporting Lisbon have won each of their nine games to start the campaign, scoring a staggering 30 goals and conceding just twice to sit three points clear of second-placed Porto at the top of the league standings.

The Leoes, who have won their most recent five matches and are unbeaten in 14 straight games since August's 4-3 defeat against Porto in the Portuguese Super Cup, now take on an opposing side who have lost each of their last four clashes, conceding 10 goals and scoring five since December 2008.

Kikas celebrates after scoring goal during Liga Portugal game between CF Estrela Amadora and Gil Vicente on August 8, 2024© Imago

Estrela Amadora, on the other hand, turned in a resilient team display at the weekend when they fought back from behind twice to salvage a 2-2 draw against Vitoria de Guimaraes at the Estadio Jose Gomes.

Nuno Santos and Tiago Silva found the back of the net to put Guimaraes ahead twice in the game but Leonel Bucca and Rodrigo Pinho responded each time for the home side to force a share of the spoils.

Prior to that, Estrela Amadora avoided an upset in the third round of the Taca de Portugal on October 19, when they beat third-tier outfit Anadia 3-1 in extra time after overturning a first-half deficit in Rua dos Olivais thanks to goals from Pinho, Andre Luiz and a 92nd-minute own goal from Pedro Gaio.

With last weekend's result against Guimaraes, Jose Faria's men have failed to win eight of their nine games to start the Primeira Liga campaign, losing five and claiming three draws to sit 16th in the table, level on just six points with 15th-placed Boavista.

Estrela's only league win this season came on September 28, when they edged out Moreirense 2-1 at the Estadio Jose Gomes courtesy of first-half goals from Bucca and 26-year-old forward Kikas.

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Team News

Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim on September 27, 2024© Imago

Amorim's future remains the biggest talking point for Sporting Lisbon, with the 39-year-old reportedly edging closer to the Manchester United permanent head coach role, following the departure of Erik ten Hag.

On the injury front, the Leoes remain without the services of Eduardo Quaresma, who is set to sit out his fifth straight game since coming off injured against Casas Pia just before the international break.

Nuno Santos missed the cup tie against Nacional after sustaining a knee injury against Famalicao last Saturday and the experienced full-back is also ruled out of Friday's matchup.

Gyokeres continued his red-hot streak in front of goal as he grabbed a brace against Nacional last time out and the 26-year-old, who now has 27 goal contributions for club and country this season, will be one to keep an eye on.

As for Estrela, Bucca was forced off injured shortly before the hour mark against Vitoria de Guimaraes last weekend and the 25-year-old, who has two goals in the last three games is a doubt for this Friday's clash.

In his absence, former Flamengo forward Luiz will push for a starting role and should form the three-man attack with Kikas and former Sporting Lisbon man Jovane Cabral.

At the defensive end of the pitch, we expect an unchanged back three of Ruben Lima, Issiar Drame and 27-year-old Ferro, with experienced goalkeeper Bruno Brigido starting between the sticks once again.


Sporting Lisbon possible starting lineup:
Israel; Diomande, Debast, Inacio; Quenda, Braganca, Goncalves, Morita, Edwards, Trincao, Gyokeres

Estrela Amadora possible starting lineup:
Brigido; Lima, Drame, Ferro; Nilton, Veiga, Moreira, Cordeiro; Luiz, Cabral, Kikas


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We say: Sporting Lisbon 3-0 Estrela Amadora

Following a poor start to the campaign, Estrela Amadora find themselves scrambling for points at the bottom end of the table and are in for a tough 90 minutes against a Sporting Lisbon firing on all cylinders.

The Leoes have made their home ground a fortress, going unbeaten in each of their 19 competitive home games since the turn of the year, and we are backing them to make it five wins on the bounce against the visitors this weekend.



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Estrela Amadora
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Draw
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Sporting Lisbon99003022827
2Porto98012341924
3Benfica86112251719
4Santa ClaraSanta Clara96031310318
5Braga9522156917
6Vitoria de GuimaraesGuimaraes94321110115
7MoreirenseMoreirense94231211114
8FamalicaoFamalicao934297213
9Casa Pia9324711-411
10Gil Vicente92431114-310
11Estoril PraiaEstoril9234812-49
12AVS9234716-99
13Rio AveRio Ave9225618-128
14AroucaArouca9216517-127
15BoavistaBoavista9135512-76
16Estrela Amadora9135715-86
17Nacional8125413-95
18SC FarenseFarense9117315-124


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