dailyloe.com – Sporting Lisbon will visit already-relegated AVS this weekend, seeking to revive their title ambitions. The Lions have not won in their last three matches, recording two draws and one loss.
Currently, Sporting sits third in the Primeira Liga table, trailing second-placed Benfica by one point and the leaders by eight points. Despite their recent struggles, they have advanced to the Taca de Portugal final.
Sporting’s only win in their last five matches came against Estrela Amadora, where they secured a 1-0 victory. A recent 2-1 loss to Benfica in the Lisbon derby has hindered their title chase.
With five matches remaining, Sporting’s hopes of repeating last season’s league and cup double have diminished. However, they can find solace in their progression to the Taca de Portugal final against Torreense.
In the semi-final, Sporting won the first leg 1-0 and managed a goalless draw against Porto to advance. This result, however, highlighted their recent struggles in attack, as they failed to score in three of their last five matches.
Despite these difficulties, Sporting has scored a league-high 74 goals this season, indicating that their attacking woes may be temporary. Facing AVS, who has conceded the most goals in the league, provides a favorable opportunity for Sporting to bounce back.
AVS has faced significant challenges, scoring the joint-fewest goals in the league with just 21. They have also secured the least victories, winning only one match this season.
With 19 losses, AVS holds the highest defeat tally in the division. They have been winless in their last eight matches, recording five draws and three losses.
As Sporting prepares for the match, they aim to capitalize on AVS’s defensive weaknesses and reignite their title challenge.
