Everton welcome Sporting to Goodison Park in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday (August 5). Interestingly, this will be the Toffees' first friendly at home.
Both teams have enjoyed an unbeaten run in pre-season. Everton recorded a 1-0 win over Stoke City in their previous outing, thanks to a late winner from Amadou Onana. They finished 17th in the Premier League last season, retaining their top-flight status with a win over Bournemouth on the final day.
Sporting, meanwhile, have recorded four wins in their six friendlies and overcame Villarreal 3-0 at home in their previous outing on Sunday. Marcus Edwards, Pedro Goncalves and Paulinho were on the scoresheet as they recorded their second straight 3-0 win.
After this game, Everton play Fulham at home in their Premier League opener, while Sporting kick off their Primeira Liga campaign at home against Vizela.
Everton have had an unbeaten run in pre-season as they prepare for their first home game of the season. In their only home meeting against Sporting, Everton won 2-1.
Sporting, meanwhile, have won their last two games by a three-goal margin and will play away from home after four games. Nonetheless, considering Sporting's impressive away form, expect them to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Everton 1-2 Sporting
Tip 1: Result - Sporting
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Pedro Goncalves to score or assist any time - Yes
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