Sporting CP vs FC Porto: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 December

Sporting CP

W W D W W

1st place in Portugal Primera Liga

2-0

18/12/2023 16:15

FC Porto

D W D W W

3rd place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sporting CP vs FC Porto on 18 December 2023 (kick-off: 16:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sporting CP vs FC Porto preview before placing your bet.

Sporting CP are currently 1st with 90 points after 34 matches.
FC Porto sit 3rd with 72 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sporting CP to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors FC Porto, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Sporting CP have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:15

2023-12-18

Sporting CP vs FC Porto - Prediction & Odds

Sporting CP

FC Porto

2023-12-18 16:15

STANDINGS UP TO 18/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Sporting CP	90	34	29	3	2	96	29	67
02 Benfica	80	34	25	5	4	77	28	49
03 FC Porto	72	34	22	6	6	63	27	36
04 Sporting Braga	68	34	21	5	8	71	50	21
05 Vitoria Guimaraes	63	34	19	6	9	52	38	14
06 Moreirense	55	34	16	7	11	36	35	1
07 FC Arouca	46	34	13	7	14	54	50	4
08 FC Famalicao	42	34	10	12	12	37	41	-4
09 Casa Pia AC	38	34	10	8	16	38	50	-12
10 SC Farense	37	34	10	7	17	46	51	-5
11 Rio Ave	37	34	6	19	9	38	43	-5
12 Gil Vicente	36	34	9	9	16	42	52	-10
13 Estoril	33	34	9	6	19	49	58	-9
14 Estrela da Amadora	33	34	7	12	15	33	53	-20
15 Boavista FC	32	34	7	11	16	39	62	-23
16 Portimonense	32	34	8	8	18	39	72	-33
17 Vizela	26	34	5	11	18	36	66	-30
18 GD Chaves	23	34	5	8	21	31	72	-41

Head To Head

12/02/2023 14:00

Sporting CP

1 - 2

FC Porto

POR D1

28/01/2023 15:45

Sporting CP

0 - 2

FC Porto

PORLC

20/08/2022 15:30

FC Porto

3 - 0

Sporting CP

POR D1

21/04/2022 15:15

FC Porto

1 - 0

Sporting CP

POR CN

02/03/2022 16:45

Sporting CP

1 - 2

FC Porto

POR CN

11/02/2022 16:15

FC Porto

2 - 2

Sporting CP

POR D1

Sporting CP

Draw

17%

FC Porto

83%

Sporting CP Last 6 matches

14/12/2023 16:00

Sporting CP 3 - 0 Sturm Graz UEFA EL

09/12/2023 14:00

Vitoria Guimaraes 3 - 2 Sporting CP POR D1

04/12/2023 16:15

Sporting CP 3 - 1 Gil Vicente POR D1

30/11/2023 13:45

Atalanta 1 - 1 Sporting CP UEFA EL

26/11/2023 14:00

Sporting CP 8 - 0 Dumiense POR CN

12/11/2023 16:30

Benfica 2 - 1 Sporting CP POR D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches FC Porto

13/12/2023 16:00

FC Porto 5 - 3 FC Shakhtar Donetsk UEFA CL

09/12/2023 16:30

FC Porto 3 - 1 Casa Pia AC POR D1

06/12/2023 14:00

Estoril 3 - 1 FC Porto PORLC

02/12/2023 14:00

FC Famalicao 0 - 3 FC Porto POR D1

28/11/2023 16:00

FC Barcelona 2 - 1 FC Porto UEFA CL

24/11/2023 16:45

FC Porto 4 - 0 Montalegre POR CN

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

Played games

Sporting CP

FC Porto

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

3.35

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored

Avg. per game

2.06

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

17 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

15 (88%)2 (12%)

Sporting CP

Recent matches

FC Porto

Under /Over

(94%)16 1(6%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)13 4(24%)

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

/Yes

(47%)8 9(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sporting CP

FC Porto

Shots

Sporting CP

Total shots

16.94 avg / game

Blocked

54 total

Avg. 3.60

FC Porto

Total shots

18.59 avg / game

Blocked

73 total

Avg. 4.56

Sporting CP Pass FC Porto

Total passes

9271

Avg. 545 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

60%

Total passes

9282

Avg. 546 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

66%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sporting CP

Played games

FC Porto

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.53

Clean sheets

0.41

7.00

119

Corners

147

8.65

19.53

332

Throw-ins

400

23.53

2.12

Offsides

2.06

1.65

GK saves

1.65

Sporting CP

DISCIPLINARY

FC Porto

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.18

2.29

0.06

0.18

11.65

198

Fouls

226

13.29

16.94

288

Tackles

238

14.00

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How We Build the Sporting CP vs FC Porto Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sporting CP vs FC Porto on 18 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Portugal Primera Liga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sporting CP vs FC Porto Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sporting CP's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Porto's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Portugal Primera Liga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Portugal Primera Liga standings and the Portugal Primera Liga form table to understand exactly where Sporting CP and FC Porto sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Portugal Primera Liga predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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