Preview Arouca Vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction Team News Lineups

Arouca vs. Sporting Lisbon: A Preview

When and where will the match be played?

The match will be played on Saturday, July 15, at 6:30 p.m. local time at the Estádio Municipal de Arouca in Arouca, Portugal.

Recent form and head-to-head record

Arouca has won two of their last five matches, while Sporting Lisbon has won three. The two teams have met four times in the past, with Sporting Lisbon winning three times and Arouca winning once.

Team news

Arouca will be without injured midfielder David Simão, while Sporting Lisbon will be without injured defender Luís Neto. Both teams are expected to field strong lineups for this match.

Predicted lineups

Arouca: Castro; Quaresma, Basso, Basso, Opoku; Sylla, Sylla, Velazquez, Bukia, Ruiz; Mujica Sporting Lisbon: Adán; Reis, Coates, St. Juste, Porro; Ugarte, Essugo, Edwards; Trincao, Gonçalves, Sarabia

What to expect from the match

This is a tough match to call, as both teams are in good form. Arouca will be looking to make a statement against one of the top teams in Portugal, while Sporting Lisbon will be looking to keep their winning streak alive.

Key players to watch

• Bukia (Arouca): The Congolese forward is Arouca's leading scorer this season with eight goals.
• Edwards (Sporting Lisbon): The English midfielder has been in excellent form for Sporting Lisbon this season, scoring four goals in his last five matches.

Prediction

I predict that this match will be a close and entertaining affair, with Sporting Lisbon ultimately winning 2-1.