Everton vs Sporting Lisbon predictions for this friendly pre-season that will be played on Saturday afternoon to Goodison Park. The Toffees are looking to win their last preseason match. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Everton vs Sporting Lisbon Predictions
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Everton and Sporting Lisbon Square Off in Final Pre-Season Challenge
Key Stats
– Sporting Lisbon boast a formidable pre-season form, including convincing 3-0 victories over Real Sociedad and Villarreal.
– Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting Lisbon’s latest acquisition, has scored 40 goals in the last two seasons.
In the final preparatory clash before the new football season commences, Everton are set to host Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park this Saturday. The two clubs are set to measure their summer progress, with the upcoming campaigns looming on the horizon. As both teams fine-tune their strategies and formations, this meeting promises to bring forth an exciting game of football.
Everton’s Pre-Season Overview
Everton, despite their unbeaten run in pre-season, have had a somewhat tumultuous build-up to the new campaign. For two consecutive seasons now, they look poised to enter the competition without a reliable striker upfront. The losses of key defensive assets, such as Yerry Mina and Conor Coady, have further complicated matters, with no notable additions to their central defence yet.
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A glimmer of hope arrives in the form of 19-year-old Youssef Chermiti, who is rumoured to make his debut against the very club he is slated to leave. However, thrusting a young player straight into the first team might be a step too far. On the brighter side, strikers Neal Maupay and Lewis Dobbin have demonstrated their goal-scoring ability in the recent 2-2 friendly draw against Monza. Dobbin, in particular, has caught the attention of Everton’s management with his pre-season performances.
Manager Sean Dyche seems to be gathering more first-team options for his line-up, which became evident during their previous match against Stoke City. The squad is slowly taking shape, ready to kick off their season against Fulham and their ex-manager, Marco Silva, at home.
Sporting Lisbon’s Upturn in Fortunes
Sporting Lisbon, on the other hand, seeks to turn their fortunes around following a disappointing finish in the Portuguese top flight last season, where they ended up fourth behind Braga. Their poor run leading up to the World Cup cost them significantly, with only Porto and Juventus managing to beat Sporting since January.
However, recent pre-season victories against Real Sociedad and Villarreal suggest a potential resurgence. The addition of Viktor Gyokeres, who was a former Everton target, has bolstered their attacking line. The Swede has been in splendid form, netting 40 goals in the past two seasons for Coventry City, and already scoring for his new club.
Key Player Updates and Line-ups
As far as player availability is concerned, Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin is unlikely to play the full 90 minutes, considering his recent injury history. In the absence of Dwight McNeil and Seamus Coleman due to injuries, and with Demarai Gray’s impending transfer to Fulham, Everton will likely face a selection headache.
Sporting, on the other hand, seem to have fewer injury concerns. Their main worry lies in Jeremiah St Juste’s fitness, while Daniel Braganca and Jovane Cabral are expected to return following their injuries at the end of last season. Gyokeres is set to continue leading their attack, keeping Paulinho on the bench despite his goal in their last outing.
In this anticipated clash, both teams look evenly poised. Sporting certainly brings a commendable form into the fixture, but Everton’s solid pre-season run should make it a tight contest.
Pre-match Predictions
- Match Outcome Prediction: Looking at Everton’s solid defensive record in the pre-season, with only three goals conceded so far, and Sporting Lisbon’s prolific attack, the game seems to be heading towards a low scoring draw. This takes into account both the home advantage for Everton and Sporting Lisbon’s impressive form.
- Correct Score Prediction: Given Everton’s defensive resilience in the pre-season, coupled with Sporting’s attacking prowess, a 1-1 draw seems a plausible outcome.
- Goalscorer Prediction: Viktor Gyokeres, with his impressive scoring record, is likely to find the back of the net in this game, making him our predicted goalscorer.
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