In round number 15 of Primeira Liga, Thursday at 21:00 on Estadio do Restelo, will dispute match Belenenses – Sporting. “Lions” is trying to recover from two consecutive defeats that have lost touch with leader Benfica.
CF Os Belenenses
Playing a game attractive and offensive host band went through a good period in recent weeks, during which he managed to draw twice with Porto. But how nothing lasts forever, this period was ended in the previous round. Although it might have deserved more, Belenenses had to admit defeat in moving from Ferreira, in a match that was present in the game than his opponent. Perhaps if they manage to solve offensive problems, the hosts would finish in the top half without too many problems. With just 10 goals in 14 steps, Belenenses has the weakest offensive in Primeira Liga, with Feirense (ranked penultimate).
Palhinha and Domingos Duarte, on loan from Sporting will not evolved, while Goncalo Brandao remains uncertain.
Sporting Lisbon
Two consecutive defeats and all plans “Lion” now seem upside. The remaining 27 points accumulated, they dropped to fourth position in the leading places outside the Champions League. Defeated by Benfica in a classic derby, Sporting has not returned in time for confrontation with Braga, was defeated for the first time this year in two consecutive steps.
The current situation in the ranking is mainly due to developments more than modest foreign land. Managed only one victory in the last five trips Sporting, four of them failing to score more than one goal.
Despite the defeat, Jesus will begin with the same 11. One change would occur in the middle Cesar will return to the left. Ezequiel Schelotto is uncertain and could miss Thursday’s confrontation.
direct meetings
Sporting are unbeaten in 11 of the last 12 direct confrontations. During this period he managed to win seven times, the last time in a manner quite categorical. In April, the same arena, “Lions’ were required 5-2 in what would represent the most dramatic confrontation between the two teams.
Probable teams:
Belenenses (4-2-3-1): Ventura – Diogo Brandao Silva Hanin – Yebda Gomes – Sturgeon Sousa Fernandes – Camara
Sporting (4-4-2): Patricio – Coates Semedo Pereira Zeegelaar – Cesar Silva Martins Carvalho – Dost Ruiz
Tip: Sporting to win
Stake: 7/10
Odds: 1.50 at bet365
