Benfica - Sporting CP

BENFIKA

There is no question about the competitive value of the "Lisbon Eagles" and especially after last year's financial overrun. There is no question about the value of Zezou's coach either ... but what happened in the previous match against Belenenses of 17 absences was completely unprofessional. He could just win 2-0, 3-0 (just to make the game and not be penalized since it was a decision of the federation) and not be dragged away. Because despite the 7-0, in the end, in the consciousness of the people, she was the one who was dragged away. Today he faces last year's champion Sporting in Lisbon without significant absences. In the standings he is in 3rd place with 31 points in 12 games.

SPORTING

Last year's champions go to the derby with Benfica with the very important absence of their leader and key stopper Coates who tested positive in Covid-19. Also injured is the important defensive midfielder Palinia, who is not counted by Amorim. In the previous match, they easily beat Tondela 2-0, taking another professional victory without having a good performance. In the standings he is in 2nd place with 32 points after 12 games. It comes from a series of 7 consecutive victories in the championship with 6/7 Under 2.5.

ASSESSMENT

Even with these absences of Sporting, it is difficult to go against the hand, yes, the team of Zeus is in a better situation, but the champions can find solutions. It is very likely that the game will not open in terms of buying goals, especially in the absence of Koates, Sporting will have a more careful approach to the game. On the verge of Under / Over the game and we will go with the selection 2-3 Goals in performance 1.95 from stoiximan.