Sporting CP vs Estrela Amadora Prediction 01.11.2024 | Primeira Liga

• Competition: Portugal - Primeira Liga
• Date: Friday, 1st, November 2024
• Kickoff: 20:15 UK / 21:15 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Jose Alvalade (Lisbon)

Looking to continue their dominant form in the Primeira Liga, Sporting CP will take on an Estrela team facing relegation fears this Friday at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Although not yet officially confirmed, all signs indicate that Ruben Amorim will end his six-year tenure with the Lisbon club as Man Utd prepares to trigger his release clause to appoint him as the new manager after parting ways with Erik ten Hag earlier this week. Although he is on the brink of departure, the 39-year-old is fully focused on Thursday, viewing it as his farewell match on Sporting's bench, where he aims to bring one more victory to the Lisbon fans and secure a perfect 10 out of 10 in Primeira Liga.

On the other side, Estrela Amadora are struggling with early-season form, and all signs indicate that another tense battle for survival among Portugal's top teams awaits them, especially after barely retaining their top-flight status by a single point last season. A narrow 2-1 victory over Moreirense at the end of September remains the only bright spot in their otherwise bleak Primeira Liga campaign, as the Tricolores have managed to put a paltry six points on the board from their first nine top-flight matches, leaving them sitting in a relegation playoff position.

Sporting CP vs Estrela Amadora Betting Tips: BTTS - NO

It is as clear as day that Sporting CP are the outright favorite in this matchup, and their defense of the Primeira Liga title should continue smoothly since we believe that no one can stop them at this point, especially not Estrela, who are struggling at the bottom of the table. In addition to boasting a relentless attacking unit that averages three goals per match, Sporting can proudly flaunt their defensive efforts, having conceded only twice in their first nine top-flight games, showcasing a remarkable balance between offense and defense. 

The granite defense of the league-toppers should have no trouble notching their eight clean sheet of the season, as their opponents Estreal are struggling with a lack of cutting edge in front of goal, particulary as visitors, where they have been kept off the scoresheet in six of their last seven Primeira Liga visits. While the Tricolores have shown a tendency to threaten Leoes' goal in their recent head-to-head duels, this time we doubt their attacking prowess to make an impact against the unstoppable leaders who will be looking to deliver another dominant performance in Amorim's farewell match and claim their seventh league victory to nil on the bounce.