Just three games remain in Liga Portugal and Sporting only need 4 points to clinch the title. They host struggling Portimonense at Jose Avalade in what should bring them 3 points.
Sporting top the table with 81 points from 31 games and hold a 5 point lead over Benfica. Overall form of 26 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. At home they have 15 straight wins with a +40 goal difference. Recent all competition form of 6 wins and 2 draws. Portimonense are in 16th place which is the relegation playoff place, 5 points above Chaves in the relegation zone but just one point off Amadora in safety. Overal they have 7 wins, 7 draws and 17 losses. Away form is 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses.
Team news: Marcus Edwards is suspended while defender Matheus Reis is out also. The visitors miss Zinho and Goncalo Costa.
Head-to-head statistics: 19 games – 15 wins Sporting, 2 draws and 2 wins Newcastle
Betting selection – Sporting are unbeaten in 18 Liga Portugal games and I don’t see this run ending here. Take Sporting win to nil at 4-5 or 1.80 Skybet.