FC Porto has emerged on the lawn of Vitoria Setubal (1-0) with a goal from Sergio Oliveira just before halftime. José Peseiro's men are third in the Championship, four lengths of Sporting, who also imposed. Jorge Jesus's players have cruised home to Arouca (5-1). The Colombian whimsical Teo Gutierrez notably scored twice. Benfica may repossess the leading position if he does not lose on Sunday (7:15 p.m.), on the lawn of Boavista.
Launched in remote face to face against Benfica, Sporting trails by 2 points on pole
position and has no right to make mistakes. Authors of a delicate 2016 years, Porto has meanwhile given up hope of winning the championship and assists indirectly in the title fight between its two rivals. But after winning his two matches against PES, the Dragons could again play the referees between the leader and the runner.
Outside, the Benfica have lost nine of their last 11 games against the teams in the top 3.
During the last 5 seasons, Porto won 83% of their home games against teams from the top 3.
In the league, Sporting Portugal has not won in Porto since 2007. During this time the Dragons have emerged 7 times in 8 matches.
The Tripeiros won 73% of their home games.
The dreams of a 28th flew coronation, FC Porto has the opportunity to retaliate by also rejecting his rival for the title. Already winners twice to Benfica, the Dragons have shown success in facing the top names from the championship. This is not the case of the Sporting that appears particularly feverish in tenors of Liga Sagres. At home, Tripeiros are able to surprise. Porto win.
Launched in remote face to face against Benfica, Sporting trails by 2 points on pole
position and has no right to make mistakes. Authors of a delicate 2016 years, Porto has meanwhile given up hope of winning the championship and assists indirectly in the title fight between its two rivals. But after winning his two matches against PES, the Dragons could again play the referees between the leader and the runner.
Outside, the Benfica have lost nine of their last 11 games against the teams in the top 3.
During the last 5 seasons, Porto won 83% of their home games against teams from the top 3.
In the league, Sporting Portugal has not won in Porto since 2007. During this time the Dragons have emerged 7 times in 8 matches.
The Tripeiros won 73% of their home games.
The dreams of a 28th flew coronation, FC Porto has the opportunity to retaliate by also rejecting his rival for the title. Already winners twice to Benfica, the Dragons have shown success in facing the top names from the championship. This is not the case of the Sporting that appears particularly feverish in tenors of Liga Sagres. At home, Tripeiros are able to surprise. Porto win.
