Sporting is found in currently ranked 3rd in the Primeira Liga standings, with 21 points accumulated in 10 matches of the championship.
Alternate hosts some developments lately. After the draw with Nacional, Sporting triumphed on home soil 3-0 in those fat from Arouca. In Champions League, Sporting has just suffered a defeat on the ground in Dortmund, 1-0.
Dutchman Bas Dost is the team’s leading scorer in the championship with 6 successful it, until now.
Sporting had to evolve only in the previous round of the Cup of Portugal, where he defeated Famalicao, 1-0.
On the other side, SC Praiense still evolving at a semi-professional league 3rd Portuguese.
Guests undergoing a excellent 7 points accumulated in the last 3 games of the championship. Previous round, Dinamo triumphed at Poli Timisoara 2-1.
This is the first direct meeting of the two teams’ history.
Unlike his opponent, SC Praiense began his adventure in Portuguese Cup in the first round, where he defeated Sporting Ideal, 2-0. Later, guests today triumphed in front of the Coimbroes (score 5-2) and Farense 3-1.
