Boavista vs Sporting CP Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Liga Portugal

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• Tournament: Liga Portugal
• Venue: Estadio Do Bessa
• Date: 28th April
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 PM GMT

Boavista vs Sporting CP is set to take place in the Estadio Do Bessa on 28th April in a Liga Portugal fixture. Boavista have managed to maintain an average finish in the Liga Portugal table over the last five seasons but they are definitely at their worst this season. The hosts have 21 points in 30 games and have five wins, six draws and 19 losses. This is quite a poor showing from them since they have more draws and more losses than wins this season. Their form in the past five matches has been decent winning two games and losing three games.

Sporting CP are in contention to win their third title in the last five seasons and it is no surprise since they are one of the best teams in Portuguese football. They won it last season dominating the league with 90 points winning 29 matches, drawing three and losing only two. As of the 2024-2025 season, they have 72 points in 30 games winning 22 matches, drawing six and losing only two. Sporting CP have been amazing over the last few months remaining unbeaten in 13 matches across all competitions and in nine league games as well. They have won four of their last five games with one ending a draw.

Boavista Team News

The hosts have a fairly healthy squad to field against Sporting CP barring a few injuries. These are namely goalkeepers Joao Goncalves and Luis Pires and midfielder Ilija Vukotic.

Sporting CP Team News

Sporting have a few injuries but it is not within their main squad nonetheless this is a crucial part of the season in which Sporting and Benfica are tied with 72 points and have four games left each. The injuries are namely Nuno Santos, Daniel Braganca and Hidemasa Morita.

Boavista vs Sporting CP Predicted Lineups

Boavista Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Vaclik

Defenders: Ferreira, Chounkwi Fogning, Abascal, Kakay

Midfielders: Silva, Perez

Forwards: Agra, Van Ginkel, Reisinho, Diaby

Sporting CP Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Goalkeeper: Silva

Defenders: Inacio, Diomande, St. Juste

Midfielders: Reis, Debast, Hjulmand, Fresneda

Forwards: Goncalves, Gyokeres, Trincao

Boavista vs Sporting CP H2H Record

Boavista have faced Sporting CP 33 times in their history with Boavista winning only three times and Sporting CP have won 26 times.

Key Players To Watch In Boavista vs Sporting CP

Miguel Reisinho (Boavista)

The 26 year old is a key player for Boavista in a season where they are struggling so much. Reisinho has scored four goals in 26 Liga 1 appearances for Boavista this season and is their main benefactor as they attempt to escape the relegation zone.

Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP)

Gyokeres is one of the most elite strikers in football right now and is very likely to secure a move to a big club in Europe next season. His statistics are truly exceptional this season scoring 34 goals and having seven assists in 29 Liga Portugal appearances and has 48 goals and 12 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions.

He has already surpassed his previous season tally of 43 goals and 15 assists across all competitions and 29 goals in 33 league appearances. Gyokeres is coming into this match after a hat-trick against Moreirense in the last match and is very likely to score atleast a goal against Boavista.

Boavista vs Sporting CP Prediction

Although Boavista have the home advantage it is surely the only advantage that they have since Sporting CP are the best team in Liga Portugal this season alongside Benfica. Sporting CP also have UEFA Champions League experience this season and are on a winning streak in the league making a fixture like Boavista a piece of cake for them. Sporting CP are likely to grab a comfortable win over Boavista.

Prediction: Boavista 0-3 Sporting CP

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