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Sporting and Varzim measure their strength at the Estádio José Alvalade in a meeting for the League Cup (Group Stage). There is no record of official clashes between these two teams in the last 3 years. The last clash was on 26-10-2005 and ended with the result: Sporting (2-0) Varzim. In this match the home factor may play an important role, since the Varzim presents significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Sporting
The home team arrives in this second round of Group A after a victory in their debut in this group stage, for Arouca, by (1-0). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches has won 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses as a visitor, with 16 goals scored and 17 conceded, against 9 victories , 2 draws and 4 defeats at home, with 29 goals scored and 13 conceded. The team arrives at this meeting after a win away with the Belenenses by (0-1). Sporting won 6, drew 1 and lost 3 of their last 10 home games for all competitions. His attack has scored regularly, as he has scored goals in 8 of his last 10 matches. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 8 times and only got 1 turn on the scoreboard.
The Leone team comes to this round with a win suffered at the Belenenses field by 0-1, however, this was only their second win in the last five games played in several competitions: Bas Dost scored the only goal near the end of the game . In this game coach Jorge Jesus should keep the team in 4-4-2 with André being one of the team’s most offensive references. However it is important to note that Bas Dost is Sporting’s top scorer with 9 goals scored. For this game the Portuguese coach can not count on Bruno Paulista, Schelotto and Lukas Spalvis, players who recover from injury.
Varzim
The away team play their second Group A match after having won 1-0 in their first match in this group stage against Vitoria de Setubal. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when played with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has recorded 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses as a visitor, with a total of 14 goals scored and 21 conceded. Already inside the home, it won 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses, with a total of 22 goals scored and 11 conceded. The team arrives in this match after a home win with Fafe by (2-1). In the last 10 matches played in all competitions, Varzim won 2, drawn 3 and lost 5. The team allowed their opponents goals in 8 of the last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has been regular , Having managed to achieve in 8 of the last 10 games. In 12 games, he managed to get back on the scoring in 3 of 6 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Varzim’s side arrive at this game with a 2-1 home win against Fafe, adding to their third consecutive win in the Portuguese second division: goals were scored by Sandro and Parks. In this away game, coach João Eusébio should use the usual tactical system, that is, 4-4-2, benefiting from the defensive organization and the direct balls to Eder Díez. However, offensive Rui Costa is the great highlight of Varzim with 7 goals and 1 assist. Apparently the coach can not rely only on Pedro Santos due to injury.
Prediction: Sporting at Half Time @ 1.45