Sporting Lisbon will continue their march towards a first Primeira Liga title in two decades when they travel to take on Rio Ave on Wednesday.The visitors come into this game off the back of a 2-0 victory at home to bottom-placed Nacional on Saturday.The 10-man visitors held on until the final 10 minutes but late goals from Zouhair Feddal and Jovane Cabral helped the Lions pick up three crucial points. Rio Ave played out a goalless draw away to Portimonense on the same day.That draw helped boost their survival hopes, as they are currently two points clear of the relegation zone. Sporting Lisbon continue to set the pace atop the standings and currently have a six-point lead at the summit.Em nossa casa, só pensamos na vitória! 🙌#OndeVaiUmVãoTodos pic.twitter.com/OOzH4xjCxF— Sporting Clube de Portugal (@Sporting_CP) April 30, 2021Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon Head-to-HeadThe two sides have clashed on 38 occasions in the past and, as expected, Sporting Lisbon have a better record.The capital side have 22 wins and nine draws to their name, while Rio Ave were victorious in seven previous matches.Their most recent meeting came on 15 January 2021 when a second-half goal by Gelson helped Rio Ave snatch a shock point in a 1-1 draw.Sporting Lisbon are the only unbeaten side in the league, having won 23 and drawn seven of their 30 league games to date.Rio Ave are on an eight-game winless run, with six games in that sequence ending in a draw.Rio Ave form guide: D-D-L-D-DSporting Lisbon form guide: W-W-D-W-DRio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon Team NewsRio AveThe hosts have defender Junio ruled out with a broken leg. Ivo Pinto is also suspended for the red card he received against Pacos Ferreira.Injury: JunioSuspension: Ivo PintoSporting LisbonSporting Lisbon have no injury concerns, however, Goncalo Inacio is suspended for the red card he received against Sporting Braga. Antonio Adan and Tiago Tomas have both served out their suspensions and should be available for selection.Jovane Cabral could also be handed a start after his heroics off the bench against Nacional.Injuries: NoneSuspension: Goncalo InacioRio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon Predicted XIRio Ave Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Pawel Kieszwek (GK); Pedro Amaral, Aderlian Santos, Toni Borekovic, Costinha; Filipe Augusto, Guga; Gelson, Chico Geraldes, Fabio Coentrao; Junior BrandaoSporting Lisbon Predicted XI (3-5-2): Antonio Adan (GK); Zouhair Feddal, Sebastian Coates, Luis Neto; Nuno Mendes, Pedro Concalves, Joao Palhinha, Joao Mario, Pedro Porro; Paulinho, Jovane Cabral"𝘼 𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖 𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙧á 𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙧" A crónica e ficha de jogo deste #PSCRAFC.ℹ️ https://t.co/s5TBzw0swl#RAFC #LigaNOS #muitonossosemigual pic.twitter.com/dN2JPSOD4s— Rio Ave FC (@RioAve_FC) May 1, 2021Rio Ave vs Sporting Lisbon PredictionTwo things are almost certain when Sporting Lisbon play: late goals and clean sheets. This trend could continue as they take on one of the least potent attacks in the league.Ruben Amorim's side are almost at the finish line and we are predicting a comfortable victory for Sporting Lisbon.Prediction: Rio Ave 0-2 Sporting Lisbon