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The 2020-21 Primeira Liga season witnessed Sporting Lisbon’s historic triumph, ending Porto and Benfica’s dominance. Can they repeat this success in the current season?
Let’s delve into the upcoming clash between Boavista and Sporting Lisbon, exploring predictions, team news, and possible lineups.
Match Preview
Boavista secured a spot in the next round of the Portuguese Cup after a convincing 3-1 away win over Oliveirense.
Two first-half goals in that game set the tone for their victory, putting them in high spirits as they prepare to face the league leaders on Monday.
This triumph was a welcome change after a three-game winless streak that included a 4-1 loss to Braga and two draws against Moreirense and Famalicao, with two of those games ending with only 10 men on the field, raising concerns about their discipline.
However, their defeat to Braga was their sole loss in the Primeira Liga season, ending a streak of five unbeaten games in which they won four out of five matches.
Boavista has been especially strong at home, boasting two wins and two draws in four games, making them one of only four teams still undefeated on their home turf this season.
If Petit’s men secure a victory on Monday, they could potentially climb into the top four, provided Braga and Vitoria de Guimaraes don’t win their respective matches.
On the other side, Sporting Lisbon is eager to put Thursday’s disappointment behind them.
They settled for a 1-1 draw in Poland, despite leading for over an hour, even with star striker Viktor Gyokeres being sent off after only eight minutes.
In the Primeira Liga, Sporting Lisbon has been in formidable form, with seven wins from eight games and just one draw against Braga in early September.
They remain the only team in the league without a defeat.
However, their impressive start doesn’t grant them much breathing room, with strong rivals Benfica and Porto closely trailing, and only a few points separating the three teams.
While Sporting Lisbon’s away record suggests they may be somewhat less potent in attack compared to their home performances, six goals in three away games is still a commendable figure.
Team News
Boavista faces injury concerns with Cesar, Augusto Dabo, Pedro Malheiro, and Ibrahima Camara sidelined for Monday’s match.
In Camara’s absence, Miguel Reisinho, Ilija Vukotic, and captain Sebastian Perez are expected to form the midfield trio.
Tiago Morais is back in contention to play on the left wing, bolstering Boavista’s attacking options.
Robert Bozenik, the top scorer with five goals, poses a significant threat to the visitors’ defense.
Sporting Lisbon is unlikely to make major changes to their starting lineup after the recent away game in Poland.
Pedro Goncalves, Marcus Edwards, and Gyokeres, the forward trio, have combined for nine goals this Primeira Liga season.
Possible Starting Lineups
Boavista:
Goncalves;
Agra, Awaziem, Abascal, Onyemaechi;
Reisinho, Perez, Vukotic;
Morais, Lourenco, Bozenik
Sporting Lisbon:
Israel;
Diomande, Coates, Inacio, Esgaio, Reis;
Morita, Hjulmand, Edwards, Goncalves;
Gyokeres
Prediction
In what promises to be an exciting clash, Boavista, unbeaten at home this season, faces the league leaders, Sporting Lisbon.
The visitors are determined to maintain their excellent record and continue their title challenge.
- We predict a close match with Sporting Lisbon prevailing 2-1.
