Sporting traveled to the Municipal Stadium of Rio Maior to face Casa Pia at the start of the tenth league round. The Sporting side is referred to as the lions, while Casa Pia is nicknamed the geese. The visitors feel pressure after managing only a single victory in their previous four league matches. Their lone win came against Sporting de Braga. The match is described as being played under heated conditions. Both teams are looking to improve their standing in the competition.