When Sporting Lisbon visits Casa Pia this weekend for round 25 of the Primeira Liga, they will be looking to win back-to-back league games.

The Lions enter this match having defeated Estoril Praia 3-1 on Monday, increasing their lead to 56 points and solidifying their position at the top.

Sporting began their league match against Estoril on the strength of their victory over Gil Vicente in Taca de Portugal, which ended a five-match winless streak in all competitions.

Gonçalo Inácio gave Rui Borges’s side an early lead within five minutes, while Viktor Gyökeres extended the advantage in the 36th minute before sealing his brace deep into stoppage time—just 12 minutes after Gonçalo Costa had pulled one back for the visitors.

The victory extended Sporting’s unbeaten league streak to six matches and provided a much-needed boost following a string of underwhelming performances that had put their top position in jeopardy.

After three consecutive draws, their once-secure six-point lead had dwindled to a narrow goal-difference advantage. However, this latest win has now given them a three-point cushion over second-placed Benfica, who still have a game in hand.

Looking to solidify their place at the summit, Sporting will aim for another three points this weekend against a team they have defeated in all six of their previous encounters, including a commanding 2-0 win in the reverse fixture last October.

However, the Lions’ recent away form is a cause for concern, with just one win in their last six league games—a stretch that also includes four draws and one defeat.

Meanwhile, Casa Pia will be eager to capitalize on their opponents' inconsistent away form by leveraging their strong home record, having secured victories in their last three matches in front of their home crowd.

This successful run has been anchored by a solid defensive performance, with the Geese conceding only one goal during this stretch. Their ability to score five goals in these games has proven decisive in securing wins.

While Joao Pereira's side has thrived at home, their struggles on the road have been a significant factor in their inconsistent overall form. This has resulted in a pattern of alternating wins and losses in their last six matches, with all three defeats occurring away from home – a trend that was evident in their most recent fixture.

Casa Pia head into this match following a 1-0 defeat to Vitoria de Guimaraes last weekend. Despite this setback, they remain in sixth place in the standings with 36 points, aiming to bounce back and continue their strong home performances.