Moreirense head to Estádio José Alvalade on Friday for the Primeira Liga tie with home team Sporting Lisbon.
Our tips, poll and stats for Sporting Lisbon v Moreirense can all be found here (plus the best game odds).
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Sporting Lisbon
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Sporting Lisbon will be looking for a repeat result of the 0-1 Primeira Liga triumph vs Santa Clara.
In that game, Sporting Lisbon had 63% possession and 7 shots at goal with 4 of them on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Sporting Lisbon was Geny Catamo (50'). For their opponents, Santa Clara got 10 attempts on goal with 1 of them on target.
Their more recent scorelines shine a light on the fact that it has been a great time for the Sporting Lisbon backline. Sporting Lisbon have been miserly, with the tally of goals that have flown into the back of their net during their previous six matches standing at 4. Previous results aside, we must now wait to see if that pattern shall continue on in this match.
Coming into this contest, Sporting Lisbon haven't been defeated in their previous 8 home league matches. It's been impressive.
Moreirense
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After being beaten in their last game against Rio Ave in Primeira Liga action, Moreirense will be hoping to turn things around here.
In that match, Moreirense had 48% possession and 7 shots at goal with 0 on target. Rio Ave had 10 attempts at goal with 4 on target. Ege Tıknaz (72') and João Graça (90') scored for Rio Ave.
A run of outstanding showings by the Moreirense defensive unit has resulted in their ‘goals against’ tally amounting to 4 from their previous 6 outings in total. Over that same period, their own forwards have managed to score 6.
Coming into this contest, Moreirense are unbeaten in their last 2 league matches away from home.
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Head to head
A glance at their past head to head clashes going back to 05/04/2021 tells us that Sporting Lisbon have won 4 of them & Moreirense 1, with the tally of drawn games being 1.
A total of 13 goals were scored between the two sides during those clashes, with 10 for Sportinguistas and 3 netted by Os verdes e brancos. That is an average goals per game value of 2.17.
The last league fixture featuring these clubs was Primeira Liga match day 13 on 05/12/2024 which finished with the scoreline of Moreirense 2-1 Sporting Lisbon.
On that occasion, Moreirense had 30% possession and 8 shots on goal with 4 on target. The goalscorers were Dinis Pinto (19') and Schettine (35').
At the other end, Sporting Lisbon got 16 shots on goal with 2 of them on target. Viktor Gyökeres (11') scored.
The match was refereed by António Nobre.
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Team News: Sporting Lisbon
João Simões (unknown injury), Hidemasa Morita (muscular problems), Daniel Bragança (Cruciate ligament tear) and Nuno Santos (Patellar tendon rupture) are not available for Sporting Lisbon gaffer Rui Borges.
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Team News: Moreirense
Moreirense boss Cristiano Bacci has to choose a team with limited availability. Hernâni (Ankle sprain) and Guilherme Liberato (Torn knee ligaments) will miss out on this game.
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Prediction
It’s likely that Moreirense will be up against it to score against a Sporting Lisbon team who have the capability to control this match, should everything go as we’re expecting.
Our selection here is for a very comfortable 3-0 victory for Sporting Lisbon by the conclusion of the match.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for this match?
Regarding the current betting odds on the 90 minute result market, backing Sporting Lisbon can be had for 1.25, betting on a draw is 5.75 and taking a punt on the winner to be Moreirense will get you 13. Those are the top bets available as of now.
Lucas Pereira,
09:07 16/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Sporting Lisbon
Formed: 1906
Stadium: Estádio José Alvalade (50,095)
Captain: Morten Hjulmand
Chairman: Frederico Varandas
Manager: Rui Borges
Competitions: Primeira Liga position 1, Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira (Final)
⭐ Star Player: Viktor Gyökeres
Generally playing in the Striker position, Viktor Gyökeres was born in Sweden. After having played his first senior match for IF Brommapojkarna in the 2015 season, the talented Forward has accumulated 31 league goals in the Liga Portugal 2024 - 2025 season to date from a total of 28 appearances.