Sporting look to keep hold of their top four spot in Liga NOS this weekend away to Famalicao. Photo by @SportingCP_en (Twitter)
- Portugal’s Liga NOS returns to the pitch on Friday, as relegation candidates Portimonense (-103) host also-struggling Setubal (-290)
- With their lead narrowed to a single point, Benfica (-588) are overwhelming favorites to retain their grip on first place this weekend at home against Moreirense (+1600)
- Get all the odds and best matchups for Matchday 23 in Portugal below
The title race in Portugal is going strong with leaders Benfica just a single point ahead of second-place Porto as the league enters into Matchday 23 this afternoon. Both teams will play on Monday with Porto in Santa Clara and Benfica home to Moreirense as this matchday will run until Tuesday. We take a look at the odds for these, as well as the best bets to make from the upcoming slate of matches.
Liga NOS Matchday 23 Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds at BetOnline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portimonense | pk, -0.5 (-142) | -103 | O 2,2.5 (+105) |
| Vit. Setubal | pk, +0.5 (+122) | +290 | U 2, 2.5 (-125) |
| Draw | N/A | +215 | N/A |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Rio Ave | -1 (-132) | -222 | O 2.5, 3 (+102) |
| Belenenses | +1 (+112) | +500 | U 2.5, 3 (-122) |
| Draw | N/A | +340 | N/A |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Boavista | pk, -0.5 (-110) | +127 | O 2, 2.5 (+122) |
| Gil Vicente | pk, +0.5 (-110) | +220 | U 2, 2.5 (-142) |
| Draw | N/A | +205 | N/A |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Desp. Aves | pk, -0.5 (+124) | +159 | O 2 (-137) |
| Pacos Ferreira | pk, +0.5 (-144) | +178 | U 2 (+117) |
| Draw | N/A | +200 | N/A |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Maritimo | +0.5, 1 (-109) | +360 | O 2.5 (-109) |
| Sporting Braga | -0.5, 1 (-111) | -145 | U 2.5 (-111) |
| Draw | N/A | +265 | N/A |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Vit. Guimaraes | -1.5 (-108) | -333 | O 2.5, 3 (+100) |
| Tondela | +1.5 (-112) | +775 | U 2.5, 3 (-120) |
| Draw | N/A | +420 | N/A |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Santa Clara | +1, 1.5 (-132) | +480 | O 2.5 (-128) |
| FC Porto | -1, 1.5 (+112) | -204 | U 2.5 (+108) |
| Draw | N/A | +330 | N/A |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Benfica | -2, 2.5 (+112) | -588 | O 3, 3.5 (-107) |
| Moreirense | +2, 2.5 (-132) | +1600 | U 3, 3.5 (-113) |
| Draw | N/A | +500 | N/A |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Famalicao | pk, +0.5 (-129) | +179 | O 2.5 (-132) |
| Sporting Lisbon | pk, -0.5 (+109) | +141 | U 2.5 (+112) |
| Draw | N/A | +225 | N/A |
All odds taken Feb. 28
Pick 1: Maritimo vs. Braga
Ruben Amorim’s Braga (12-4-6) are flying, of that there is little doubt.
But facing a Maritimo (5-9-8) side that’s been stout at home their last few outings — and with Braga fresh off a humbling mid-week exit from the Europa League at the hands of Rangers — expect Sunday’s clash to be a tight affair.
Despite their 14th-place rep, Jose Gomes’ squad have played both Porto (1-1) and Sporting (1-1) tight at home this season and should be expected to keep things close against Braga.
Pick: U 2.5 (-111)
Pick 2: Vit. Guimaraes vs. Tondela
Tondela (6-6-10) continue to be one of the most mystifying clubs in Portugal. Capable of competing on a nightly basis with the league’s big boys — but also of regularly dropping points against bottom-half teams — they are a difficult team to predict in any week.
A couple resounding home wins have kept Guimaraes (8-7-7) afloat in the European race, if barely. Ivo Vieira’s team has battled gamely this season, but an ugly racist incident last time out in a 2-1 defeat against Porto has left a bad taste around the club.
Guimaraes have dropped their last three outings by identical 2-1 score lines at home, but it’s worth noting those came against Porto (twice) and fifth-place Rio Ave. Still: Bank on Tondela to keep things close.
Pick: Tondela +1.5 (-112)
Pick 3: Famalicao vs. Sporting
Neither Famalicao (9-6-7) nor Sporting (12-3-7) are in particularly good form entering their Matchday 23 meeting.
The hosts are in full-on collapse, winless in eight across all competitions and fresh off dropping points against the two teams currently on track to be relegated in Paços (1-2) and Aves (1-1).
While Sporting have stabilized somewhat in the wake of Bruno Fernandes’ departure, a disappointing aggregate loss in Turkey mid-week sent Silas’ squad tumbling out of Europe and there remains a massive gap between the Leoes and Porto/Benfica.
This matchup will dictate whether Famalicao has any chance of hanging onto its fading European dream — and whether Sporting is ready to pull away from the pack for an expected Top-4 finish.
Pick: Sporting (+141)
Carlos Verde is a sports media professional, with writing featured in a number of outlets, including the Epoch Times, Ottawa Life Magazine and Where is Football. He also served as a broadcast commentator for the United Soccer League’s Ottawa Fury FC.
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