The Primeira Liga match between Arouca and Sporting Lisbon will take place at Estadio Municipal de Arouca on Sunday at 11:30 pm IST.
Sporting Lisbon, who are trying to win the league, want to be four points ahead at the top by beating Arouca on Sunday. They recently tied 1-1 with Atalanta in the Europa League, which was a bit disappointing. So, they want a good win this weekend before their next game in Italy.
Arouca had an impressive 5-1 win against Chaves last Friday, coming from behind. They’ve improved since losing their first two games this year, winning six out of seven matches. Their attacking play has been key, scoring 20 goals in the last seven games. They’ve won 10 out of 24 matches in the league, sitting seventh with 34 points. However, their next game against Sporting Lisbon will be tough. Sporting Lisbon has dominated their recent meetings, with 14 wins and one draw in the last 16 matches since 2013. Arouca aims to maintain their position in the top half of the table but faces a challenging task against Sporting Lisbon.
Sporting Lisbon drew 1-1 with Atalanta in the Europa League, leaving their next match wide open. They’re doing great in the Primeira Liga, leading by one point with a game in hand. They won their last league game 3-2 against Farense, making it 10 matches without losing in the league. They’ve been especially strong at home, winning all 12 games at Estadio Jose Alvalade. They’ve scored the most goals in the league so far, with 66. Their key players include veteran striker Paulinho and in-form scorer Viktor Gyokeres. Overall, Sporting Lisbon is in a strong position in both domestic and European competitions.
Arouca probable starting lineup: Arruabarrena, Esgaio, Bambu, Montero, Weverson, Simao, Santos, Jason, Gonzalez, Sylla, Mujica
Sporting Lisbon probable starting lineup: Israel, Diomande, St. Juste, Reis, Santos, Hjulmand, Braganca, Esgaio, Edwards, Trincao, Paulinho
Arouca
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Chaves | 5-1 (W) |
| Famalicao | 3-2 (W) |
| Casa Pia | 0-1 (L) |
| FC Porto | 3-2 (W) |
| Portimonense | 2-1 (W) |
Sporting CP
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Atalanta | 1-1 (D) |
| SC Farense | 3-2 (W) |
| Benfica | 2-1 (W) |
| Rio Ave | 3-3 (D) |
| Young Boys | 1-1 (D) |
| Last 5 matches- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Sporting CP beat Arouca | 2-1 |
| Sporting CP draw Arouca | 1-1 |
| Sporting CP beat Arouca | 2-1 |
| Arouca beat Sporting CP | 1-0 |
| Sporting CP beat Arouca | 2-0 |
The Primeira Liga match between Arouca and Sporting Lisbon will take place at Estadio Municipal de Arouca on Sunday at 11:30 pm IST.
| Arouca vs Sporting Lisbon | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | March 10 |
| Venue | Estadio Municipal de Arouca |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 7:00 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:30 pm (Sunday) |
Football fans internationally can watch the match live via Triller TV+, GOLTV Play while those in Portugal can catch the live action via Sport TV1, Sport TV Multiscreen.
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