In the first leg of the Taca de Portugal semi-final, Sporting CP will host Rio Ave at home on April 3, 2025, at 8:15 PM at the Estádio José Alvalade.
Team performance
Sporting CP:
Sporting are in excellent form, having won their last five matches, scoring three goals in four of them. In the previous round, they won 1-0 against Gil Vicente, thus reaching the semi-finals.
Rio Ave:
Rio Ave are in a weaker form, having lost four of their last five matches. In the previous round, they won 2-1 against Sao Joao Ver, thus qualifying for the semi-finals.
Important missing items
Sporting CP:
Sporting has no significant absentees, so they can field their strongest starting lineup.
Rio Ave:
There are no significant missing players in Rio Ave's team, so they can play in the strongest lineup.
Tactical analysis
Sporting CP:
Sporting are expected to use a 3-4-3 formation, with Viktor Gyökeres and Pedro Gonçalves up front. Hidemasa Morita and Morten Hjulmand can control the game in midfield, while Sebastián Coates and Gonçalo Inácio provide stability in the defensive axis.
Rio Ave:
Rio Ave are expected to prefer a 4-3-3 formation, with Leonardo Ruiz, Joca and Hernâni as the attacking trio. Guga and Amine provide creativity and stability in midfield, while Aderllan Santos and Patrick William form the inner-back duo in defence.
Weather conditions
The weather in Lisbon is expected to be pleasant during the match, with temperatures around 18°C and light winds. Precipitation is unlikely, so the weather will not significantly affect the game.
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