Rio Ave
18 Jan, 2025
19:00
Sporting
Sporting Lisbon is enjoying a strong run of form, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches. Currently leading the Primeira Liga standings, they enter this game as heavy favorites against a Rio Ave side significantly weakened offensively by the absence of their key player, Clayton, who is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards. Clayton has been instrumental for Rio Ave, contributing 9 goals and 1 assist this season.
Historically, Sporting has performed well in this fixture, winning 4 of their last 5 away games at Rio Ave, including 3 matches where they kept a clean sheet.
What we say
Sporting Lisbon to Win
Rio Ave is unbeaten in their last 8 home matches, but that streak could be under threat in this game. Sporting Lisbon has gone 3 away matches without a win, but their recent form in cup competitions and the absence of Rio Ave’s key player, Clayton, tip the scales in their favor. An away victory would not only help Sporting maintain their position at the top of the Primeira Liga but also end their 3-game winless streak on the road.
Home team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Miszta | GK |
| Vrousai | RB |
| Petrasso | CB |
| Santos | CB |
| Richards | LB |
| Neto | CM |
| Tiknaz | RCM |
| Novais | LCM |
| Kiko Bondoso | RW |
| Aguilera Zamora | LW |
| Zoabi | CF |
Away team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Israel | GK |
| Quaresma | RB |
| Diomande | CB |
| St. Juste | CB |
| Quenda | LB |
| Hjulmand | CM |
| Debast | CM |
| Catamo | RM |
| Araujo | LM |
| Trincao | SF |
| Gyokeres | CF |
Head to head
| Sat 01, 2025 | Rio Ave | Sporting CP | 0 - 3 |
| Fri 08, 2024 | Sporting CP | Rio Ave | 3 - 1 |
| Sun 02, 2024 | Rio Ave | Sporting CP | 3 - 3 |
| Mon 09, 2023 | Sporting CP | Rio Ave | 2 - 0 |