In this week 14 match on the 29th of December, Sporting CP plays host to Paços de Ferreira in a Primeira Liga match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, 4th placed Sporting CP, recorded a 2-1 win against Famalicão. Francisco Trincão struck first for Sporting CP in the 42nd minute on a feed from Paulinho, then Pote added another in the 3rd minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a penalty shot. With 21 points in their last 10 matches Sporting CP should be reasonably happy with their performance, while paços de Ferreira sits at 18th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-2 loss against Vizela. Friday Ubi Etim scored the first goal for Vizela in the 48th minute, then Erick Ferigra added another on an own goal in the 53rd minute In the end, Paços de Ferreira couldn’t muster any offence and Vizela ran away with the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 2 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Sporting CP won the head to head battle with 2 wins. Marcus Edwards has been the most effective weapon for Sporting CP lately. The English midfielder has netted two goals in his last five matches.