Match Analysis: Estoril vs Sporting Lisbon – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-27
- Time: 7:30 PM UTC
- Location: Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, Estoril, Portugal
Game Overview
The match is a Primeira Liga clash between Estoril, currently 12th in the league, hosting Sporting Lisbon, positioned 2nd. Sporting Lisbon has been dominant historically and recently, scoring prolifically and winning the majority of their encounters against Estoril, including both matches last season with a combined score of 6-1. Estoril has notable defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded many penalties and failing to keep clean sheets in recent matches.
Key Factors to Consider
- Sporting Lisbon has scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches, demonstrating strong offensive form. Estoril has scored 7 goals over the same period but has conceded numerous penalties and shown defensive frailty, failing to secure clean sheets in 6 consecutive matches. Sporting Lisbon also scores a notable percentage of goals in the 61-75 minute window, which might be key in the latter part of the game.
- Out of the last 25 meetings, Sporting Lisbon has won 17, Estoril 5, with 3 draws. Sporting leads with a goal difference of 50-21 in these encounters. In Estoril's home matches during these fixtures, Sporting has still claimed 8 wins out of 13, with Estoril winning only 3 times. Sporting won both meetings last season (3-1 home, 3-0 away).
- No specific injury data was provided by the sources, implying no major reported absences for either side at this time.
- Matches at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota tend to favor Sporting historically. Additionally, Estoril’s defensive issues, including conceding penalties, could exacerbate their challenges against Sporting’s potent attack.
- Sporting Lisbon, aiming to maintain or improve their high league standing, is highly motivated. Estoril, in mid-lower table position, seeks valuable points to climb but faces a tough opponent and recent historical disadvantage.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Estoril: 6.75, Sporting Lisbon: -3.1, Draw: 4.5 | Sporting Lisbon win | ★★★★☆ 80% |
| Spread | Estoril +1.5: -115, Sporting Lisbon -1.5: -109 | Sporting Lisbon -1.5 | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Over/under | Over 3 goals: -113, Under 3 goals: -115 | Over 3 goals | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Sporting Lisbon -10% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 3 13% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 3 at 13% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 14.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Sporting Lisbon is predicted to win the match due to superior form, historical dominance, and better offensive and defensive stability.
Predicted Score: 1-3