Rio Ave vs Sporting CP Lisbon Match Preview
Sporting got a rare win under their belts last week at home to Beira-Mar, albeit a distinctly unimpressive one. Interim coach Jose Couceiro has talked up the importance of getting back to winning ways, and will be hoping for signs of a more solid recuperation against Rio Ave.
However, Carlos Brito has quietly overseen a dramatic improvement in Rio Ave’s season. The Vila do Conde club have won four straight games in the league to banish relegation fears.
Rio Ave’s recent success has been built on a rock solid defense – no goals conceded in their last four matches – and when you have the evergreen Joao Tomas and the sprightly Yazalde in the side you are always capable of nicking a winner.