Sporting and AVS face each other on Thursday 02.05.2026, at 20:45 (UK Time), in a Taça de Portugal 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Sporting's home ground, the Estádio José Alvalade.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sporting and AVS, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Sporting vs AVS
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Over 8.5 Corners
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Sporting preview
Sporting heads into the match with the following record in the Taça de Portugal: in 3 matches, Leões secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Sporting's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 24 victories so far.
Sporting has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 80 goals, of which 9 were scored in the Taça de Portugal, resulting in an average of 3 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Luis Suárez, who has found the back of the net 18 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Francisco Trincão has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Sporting has conceded 4 goals in the Taça de Portugal (an average of 1.33 per game) and 27 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.84 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
AVS preview
AVS comes into the game with 3 matches played so far in the Taça de Portugal. They have secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.33 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 6 draws, and 15 losses.
AVS's attack has been highly effective, scoring 22 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the Taça de Portugal, with an average of 2.67 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.96.
AVS's offensive system is led by Ânderson Miguel da Silva, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 51 goals in 23 matches, averaging 2.22 per match.
Head to head: Sporting vs AVS
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Sporting
Portugal - Taça de Portugal
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 4.33 | 3 | 5 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
3.08 | 2.91 | 3.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 0.53 | 1.35 |
AVS
Portugal - Taça de Portugal
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Home | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Away | D L W L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 0 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 0 | 4 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.25 | 1.72 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.73 | 1.15 |
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