Sporting gear up to face Santa Clara at their peak | OneFootball

Sporting Sporting is preparing to host a Santa Clara side that is clearly regaining form, at a decisive stage of the league campaign. The Azorean team has gone five consecutive matches without defeat, with three wins and two draws — their best run of the season in the Liga Portugal Betclic.

After an inconsistent start to the season, the islanders managed to steady their performances and climb to 14th place in the table. The improvement has coincided with tactical changes introduced over the course of the season and with the arrival of winter signings such as Fernando and Welinton Torrão, who have earned their place in the Azorean starting eleven.

Along those same lines, Petit’s side is expected to arrive at Alvalade at full strength, as they have no players involved in international duty. The coach therefore has his full squad available to prepare for the trip to Lisbon.

Among Santa Clara’s weapons is Vinícius, mostly used in the second half of matches. The forward has been decisive and maintains a notable record: he was the only player to score against Sporting - who have two defined objectives - in the league since the Azoreans returned to the top flight.

The green-and-white club will return to action on Friday, April 3, against Santa Clara. The match, part of matchday 28 of the Liga Portugal Betclic against Petit’s side, will be played at the José Alvalade Stadium at 8:30 pm.

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