Sporting goes to half-time with the score in favor 2-0. The authors of the partial victory goals were Paulinho (10′ 1T) and Marcus Edwards (26′ 1T). Rio Ave has 45 minutes to reverse the result.
The home team is coming off a win and wants to maintain its positive streak, while the visitor will try to get the three points again, after having tied on the last date.
Sporting Lisbon won against Moreirense, with a score of 3-0. In the last matches of the tournament, they have managed to add 3 games won and 1 tied, with a figure of 4 goals against and registered 10 in favor.
On the previous date, Rio Ave managed to draw 1-1 against Famalicão. In the recent season, it continues with mixed results: 2 losses, 1 victory and 1 draw. He was able to score 5 goals and his rivals managed to score 6 in his goal.
The local team is in third place with 13 points (4 PG – 1 PE), while the visitor reached 5 points and is placed in thirteenth place in the tournament (1 PG – 2 PE – 2 PP).
The match at the José Alvalade XXI stadium was directed by referee Claúdio Ruivo Pereira.
Sporting Lisbon formation today
Ruben Marques Amorim presented a 3-4-3 alignment with Antonio Adán in goal; Ousmane Diomande, Sebastián Coates and Gonçalo Inácio on the defensive line; Ricardo Esgaio, Morten Hjulmand, Hidemasa Morita and Nuno Santos in midfield; and Marcus Edwards, Paulinho and Pedro Gonçalves up front.
Rio Ave formation today
For his part, coach Luís Freire has decided to stop a 3-4-3 formation, with goalkeeper Magrão; Renato Pantalon, Aderllan Santos, Patrick William as defenders; Costinha, Guga, Amine Oudrhiri and Sávio as midfielders; and Joca, Leonardo Ruiz and Fábio Ronaldo as forwards.
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