Football Bet of the Day for Thursday features Sporting Lisbon vs Rio Ave with a first-half/second-half winner angle. Click here to view the tips and back a strong start from the Portuguese giants.
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Sporting Lisbon vs Rio Ave – Sporting Lisbon/Sporting Lisbon Half Time/Full Time
Gram Dodd; Portuguese Football Specialist at BettingTips4You
Over 2.5 Goals | |
4/5 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Bayern are ruthless at home and boast serious attacking options, while Inter’s away form has been shaky despite their strong European record. Defensive injuries on both sides increase the likelihood of chances, and with Kane and Thuram in form, over 2.5 goals looks a smart and realistic call in Munich. | |
Key Stats:
- Sporting Lisbon have scored three goals in four consecutive games.
- Rio Ave are winless in their last four away matches.
- The Lions have beaten Rio Ave in seven of their last eight encounters.
Rationale
Sporting Lisbon approach Thursday’s semi-final first leg in imposing form, carrying a wave of confidence following a series of dominant league performances. Rui Amorim’s side have not only put together four successive league victories, but each of those wins featured at least three goals scored. This attacking fluency, combined with their home dominance, makes them strong favourites to lead at the break and carry that advantage to full-time against struggling Rio Ave.
The Lions have been ruthless at the Estádio José Alvalade, and their head-to-head record against Rio Ave supports the pick – seven wins in their last eight encounters in all competitions. Recent meetings in this competition have also seen Sporting come out on top comfortably.
Rio Ave, meanwhile, have lost their last three matches and arrive in Lisbon low on momentum. Their away form continues to be a problem, with no wins in four consecutive away outings. Key players like Clayton return, but it’s unlikely to shift the tide against a team of Sporting’s stature and structure.
Given Sporting’s sharpness and Rio Ave’s poor travelling record, a fast start from the hosts is likely, and once ahead, they rarely let go.
Best bet – Sporting Lisbon/Sporting Lisbon Half Time/Full Time
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