Sporting CP B
- Sporting CP B have won just one and lost four of their last five games in all competitions.
- The hosts sit 6th in the Segunda with 41 points from 27 games, while Penafiel are 16th on 29 points from the same amount of games.
Penafiel
- Penafiel have won just three of their 13 away league matches, scoring an average of 0.85 goals and conceding 1.08.
- Penafiel are winless in their last five, drawing three and losing two, while Sporting have lost each of their last two home games.
Head-to-Head
The last head-to-head between the two sides in the Segunda finished one apiece on the Penafiel home field and this could also be a close game.
Key Players
Rafael Nel is Sporting CP B’s top scorer in Liga Segunda with seven goals in 23 appearances .
Betting Insights
- Sporting CP B are favourites for Saturday’s game with FC Penafiel at 2.1, a price which is entirely fair and in line with their league positions.
- A home victory is the main selection for this game, with both teams to score - no also catching my eye at 1.8.
- Under 2.5 goals is the third choice for this Segunda clash as Sporting have scored 1.69 goals per home game this season, conceding 1.08 on average in their 13 home fixtures.
Prediction
The visitors have lost back-to-back games and Rafael Nel has been a constant threat up front for Sporting CP B , so a home win and at least one clean sheet seems likely.
