Aves – Sporting Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (06.08.2017)

Prediction for Aves – Sporting

Sporting to win @ 1.42

Desportivo Aves and Sporting Lisbon face in Estádio Clube Desportivo das Aves, in a match for the first day of the First League. There is no recent record of direct clashes between these two teams, who have not played any match in the last 3 years. The last time they faced was on 23-02-2007, in a match that ended with the final score: Sporting Lisbon (0-0) Desportivo Aves. Attention to the house factor, since the Desportivo Aves usually conquer different results at home and abroad.

Aves :

The home team makes its debut in this edition of the test, after finishing last season in 2nd place and having achieved the promotion. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 2 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; Against 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium. The team arrives to this match after a defeat outside with Moreirense by (1-0). In the last 10 matches played at home for all competitions, Desportivo Aves won 7, tied 2 and lost 1. His defense has not been very solid, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games, but his attack has marked Regularly, as he scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In the last 20 games at home for all competitions there is 1 period in the spotlight: he suffered 5 of his 13 goals in the minutes (61′-75 ‘).

The Desportivo das Aves leaves for this new season with a single objective, the one to guarantee the maintenance in the first division of the Portuguese soccer. In this first match, coach Carlos Soares, former coach of Chaves, must risk the usual tactical system, that is, 4-2-3-1, with Guedes being the most advanced player of the home team. Without great surprises, the Aves must enter the field with a cautious mentality, as it faces a very competent opponent in the different moments of play. Everything indicates that the coach has his best players.

Sporting :

The visiting team makes its debut in this edition of the test after finishing last season in 3rd place. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, presents similar results at home and abroad, since in the last 30 games has recorded 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses as a visitor, with 28 goals scored and 22 suffered; Against 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats in his stadium, with 26 goals scored and 18 conceded. In the last game he played, for the Friendly, won the Fiorentina at home by (1-0). In his last 10 games as a visitor, Sporting Lisbon recorded 6 wins and 4 losses. The team conceded goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has scored regularly, scoring goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.

Sporting Lisbon had a pre-season of ups and downs, however, in the last game beat Fiorentina 1-0: the goal of the victory was scored by Bas Dost. For this new season, the main objective will be the conquest of the Portuguese championship. In this away game, coach Jorge Jesús should play in the usual 4-4-2, benefiting possession of the ball and organized attacks, especially through the flanks. The Dutchman Bas Dost is the great offensive reference of the visiting team, a very powerful player and very strong in the completion. Without great absences, Sporting should enter the field at its maximum strength.