Both sides are heading into the match on the back of victories in their previous outings at the weekend, with the hosts securing a narrow 1-0 win over Stoke City, while Sporting thrashed Villarreal 3-0.
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Everton will host Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on Saturday in both club’s final pre-season friendly of the summer. This will be the last bit of preparation for the two clubs before they get their league-campaigns underway next Saturday. Meanwhile, both sides are heading into the match on the back of victories in their previous outings at the weekend, with the hosts securing a narrow 1-0 win over Stoke City, while Sporting thrashed Villarreal 3-0.
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Everton had a disappointing Premier League season last time out, narrowly avoiding relegation courtesy of finishing 17th in the standings, collecting 36 points from 38 games, just two points clear of the drop zone. Meanwhile, the Toffees returned for the pre-season midway through July and have played four friendlies so far, recording three wins and a draw in the process. The Blues got the better of Stoke at Bet365 stadium last time out thanks to Amadou Onana’s lone goal six minutes into the injury time. Everton start their 2023-24 Premier League season against Fulham at Goodison Park next Saturday.
Sporting CP, on the other hand, finished fourth in the Portuguese top flight last term and had to settle for a Europa Conference League qualification spot. The Lions have been unbeaten in their pre-season so far, registering four wins and two draws from six friendlies. The Green and Whites put three goals past Villarreal on Sunday thanks to goals from Marcus Edwards, Pedro Goncalves and Paulinho. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim’s side have signed striker Viktor Gyokeres from Championship outfit Coventry City this summer. The Swedish footballer scored 40 goals for the English second tier side in the past two seasons and has already opened his account for his new club, finding the back of the net against Real Sociedad.
Everton probable starting lineup: Pickford, Patterson, Keane, Tarkowski, Young, Iwobi, Onana, Garner, Doucoure, Dobbin, Danjuma
Sporting Lisbon probable starting lineup: Adan, Eduardo Quaresma, Coates, Goncalo Inacio, Ricardo Esgaio, Morita, Pedro Goncalves, Matheus Reis, Edwards, Gyokeres, Trincao
Everton
| Opponents | Score |
| Stoke | 0-1 (W) |
| Bolton | 0-0 (D) |
| Wigan | 0-1 (W) |
| Stade Nyonnais | 1-2 (W) |
| Bournemouth | 1-0 (W) |
Sporting Lisbon
| Opponnets | Score |
| Villarreal | 3-0 (W) |
| Real Sociedad | 3-0 (W) |
| Portimonense | 1-1 (D) |
| Genk | 1-1 (D) |
| Maritimo | 3-0 (W) |
| Last 2 match-result | Score |
| Sporting CP beat Everton | 3-0 |
| Everton beat Sporting CP | 2-1 |
The pre-season friendly between Everton and Sporting Lisbon will take place at Goodison Park on Saturday at 7:30 pm IST.
| Everton vs Sporting Lisbon | Key Details |
| Date | August 5 |
| Venue | Goodison Park |
| Kickoff time in UK | 3:00 pm |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 3:00 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 7:30 pm |
International viewers can live stream the match through Everton TV. Meanwhile, those in Portugal can watch the game on Sport TV network.
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