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Football Portugal - Primeira Liga Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas Sat 21 Feb 13:00
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  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Moreirense vs Sporting

Sixth-placed Moreirense take on Portuguese Primeira Liga leaders Sporting at Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Saturday 21 February.

Don’t Rule Out a Strong Performance from Moreirense

Let’s try Moreirense +1.5 on the Asian Handicap when they clash with Sporting. There’s plenty of value at -116 considering we can afford the home team to lose by one goal and still benefit with our bet.

Sporting Are 7 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Moreirense won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was on their travels against Rio Ave at Estadio dos Arcos. The Moreira de Cónegos outfit recorded 40% possession and had three shots on target, with Rodri and Mateja Stjepanovic each scoring one goal.

Sporting CP won their previous game, beating Famalicão at home. It was a 1-0 victory at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The Lions boasted 71% possession and had five shots on goal, with Daniel Braganca scoring the winner in the final few minutes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sporting are bidding for a third successive victory against Moreirense, having previously claimed home wins of 3-0 and 3-1 at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in seven Sporting wins, two draws and one Moreirense success.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Sporting logo Sporting 27 21 5 1 72 17 55 72:17 68
8 Moreirense logo Moreirense 28 10 5 13 31 40 -9 31:40 35
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Moreirense – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. Moreirense have had 52.4% possession, 464.5 passes and 3.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts, while being awarded 3.9 corners.

Diogo Travassos is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Rodri and Maracas both have 2. Diogo Travassos and Rodri are tied for the most assists on 2, with goalie Andre Ferreira managing 2 clean sheets.

Sporting – Last 10 League Games

Sporting have won 7 and drawn 3, with an average of 16.1 attempts, 6.1 shots on goal and 2.5 goals. The Lisbon club average 61.8% possession, 520.5 passes, 7.4 corners in their favour and 2.7 corners against, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts.

Luis Suarez has top scored with 10, while Geny Catamo and Maximiliano Araujo are next best on 4. Trincao has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games, while Rui Silva has 4 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Moreirense confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Andre Ferreira (GK), Dinis Pinto, Gilberto Batista, Maracas, Alvaro Martinez, Rodri, Mateja Stjepanovic, Cedric Teguia, Alan, Kiko Bondoso, Yan Lincon.

Sporting confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva (GK), Ivan Fresneda, Ousmane Diomande, Goncalo Inacio, Maximiliano Araujo, Hidemasa Morita, Morten Hjulmand, Geny Catamo, Trincao, Luis Guilherme, Luis Suarez.

Moreirense vs Sporting Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Moreirense vs Sporting betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

Moreirense +1.5 could be a warm order considering you can get odds of -116 for the underdogs in this Primeira Liga match. They should be able to avoid a heavy defeat and the odds look really attractive.

The latest Primeira Liga injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Moreirense vs Sporting league stats:

  • The +1.5 line has been covered by Moreirense in 8 consecutive games.
  • The +1.5 line has been covered by Moreirense in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +1.5 line has been covered by Moreirense in 16 of their last 18 games at home.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sporting in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sporting in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sporting in 11 of their last 18 games on the road.
Moreirense +1.5 Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 53.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Moreirense Moreirense logo 0 - 1 Sporting logo Sporting

A 1-0 win in favor of Sporting is available at odds of +500. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ousmane Diomande To Score +700 BetMGM logo

Ousmane Diomande (Sporting) is available to find the net at +700. Using all evidence, we are happy to back him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Moreirense Over 2.5 Corners -104 BetMGM logo

Moreirense have had over 2.5 corners in five consecutive home games, while Sporting have had an average of 3.60 corners against them in their last 5 away matches. We think it’s possible that Moreirense will cover the Team Corners line and there are odds of -104 available.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Moreirense Logo Moreirense
Total
7.70 3.80 3.90
Home
9.30 4.50 4.80
Away
7.50 3.50 4.00
Sporting Logo Sporting
Total
10.10 7.40 2.70
Home
9.40 7.20 2.20
Away
10.90 7.60 3.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Moreirense +1.5 -116
Total Goals Under 2.5 +112
Anytime Goalscorer Ousmane Diomande +700

If you want to follow our bet builder, try Moreirense with the +1.5 Asian Handicap, Under 2.5 and Ousmane Diomande (Sporting) to be on the scoresheet.

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Moreirense vs Sporting Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sporting Big Favourites According to Latest Odds

Bettors might not get rich backing Sporting CP at -385 to triumph in this Primeira Liga clash although these odds suggest a 79% probability that the favourites end up triumphing. For those wanting to back Moreirense, you will find +900 about the outsider.

Sporting can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -141. However, Moreirense are +700 and the draw is +170 if you want to take a different option.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -147.

The best football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the Primeira Liga matches.

Fotis Ioannidis Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Fotis Ioannidis is priced at +500 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +200 to find the net anytime.

Player Goals
Fotis Ioannidis (Sporting)
First
+200
Anytime
+500
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Geny Catamo (Sporting)
First
+300
Anytime
+700
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Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting)
First
+320
Anytime
+750
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Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa (Moreirense)
First
+340
Anytime
+900
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Six Wins From Past Ten Moreirense Home Games

Moreirense have managed six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Sporting are unbeaten over their previous ten games on the road. The Lions have recorded seven victories and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

The last Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas meeting saw Moreirense beat Sporting 2-1. Sporting have secured two wins, Moreirense boast a win and there have been two draws in the past 5 H2H meetings at Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Moreirense logo Moreirense Home Stats 6-1-3 2.80 1.50 1.30 7 3 6 4
Sporting logo Sporting Away Stats 7-3-0 2.90 2.10 0.80 6 4 8 2
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Moreirense logo Moreirense League Stats
Sporting logo Sporting League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Moreirense vs Sporting Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Moreirense vs Sporting team news before you bet. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Primeira Liga lineups and the latest on injuries.

Moreirense Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sporting Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Moreirense Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

13 Andre Ferreira
76 Dinis Pinto 66 Gilberto Batista 26 Maracas 17 Alvaro Martinez
21 Rodri 8 Mateja Stjepanovic
7 Cedric Teguia 11 Alan 10 Kiko Bondoso
99 Yan Lincon
1 Rui Silva
22 Ivan Fresneda 26 Ousmane Diomande 25 Goncalo Inacio 20 Maximiliano Araujo
5 Hidemasa Morita 42 Morten Hjulmand
10 Geny Catamo 17 Trincao 31 Luis Guilherme
97 Luis Suarez

Sporting Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Moreirense Substitutes

  • 4Kevyn Monteiro
  • 9Luis Semedo
  • 16Mika
  • 23Nile John
  • 25Afonso Assis
  • 27Kiko
  • 30Jimi Gower
  • 71Leandro Santos
  • 78Landerson

Sporting Substitutes

  • 12Joao Virginia
  • 13Georgios Vagiannidis
  • 15Souleymane Faye
  • 23Daniel Braganca
  • 52Joao Simoes
  • 58Flavio Goncalves
  • 72Eduardo Quaresma
  • 89Fotis Ioannidis
  • 91Ricardo Mangas

Previous Moreirense Lineups

16 Feb Primeira Liga
Rio Ave 1-2 Moreirense
07 Feb Primeira Liga
Moreirense 1-2 Gil Vicente
30 Jan Primeira Liga
Vitória 1-0 Moreirense
24 Jan Primeira Liga
Moreirense 1-0 Santa Clara
17 Jan Primeira Liga
Alverca 2-1 Moreirense
11 Jan Primeira Liga
Moreirense 1-0 Tondela

Previous Sporting Lineups

15 Feb Primeira Liga
Sporting 1-0 Famalicão
09 Feb Primeira Liga
Porto 1-1 Sporting
01 Feb Primeira Liga
Sporting 2-1 Nacional
28 Jan Champions League
Athletic Club 2-3 Sporting
24 Jan Primeira Liga
Arouca 1-2 Sporting
20 Jan Champions League
Sporting 2-1 PSG

Injuries & Suspensions

Moreirense Injury Table
Type Name Info
Leandro Santos Other
Dinis Pinto Other
Yan Lincon Other
Sporting Injury Table
Type Name Info
Morten Hjulmand Yellow cards
Nuno Santos Other
Geovany Quenda Foot
Luis Suarez Other
Luis Guilherme Ankle
Fotis Ioannidis Knee
Team Squads

Moreirense Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vasco Botelho da Costa

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Dinis Pinto 76 D 21 1835 21 0 1 6 7 0
Alan 11 M 21 1798 21 0 2 5 5 0
Maracas 26 D 19 1692 19 1 3 0 7 1
Mateja Stjepanovic 8 M 21 1644 19 2 1 0 6 0
Diogo Travassos 2 D 18 1462 16 4 4 2 1 0

Sporting Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Rui Borges

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Trincao 17 F 22 1845 21 1 4 8 0 0
Goncalo Inacio 25 D 21 1810 21 1 0 3 3 1
Rui Silva 24 G 20 1800 20 0 0 0 2 0
Luis Suarez 97 F 21 1775 21 0 19 4 5 0
Morten Hjulmand 42 M 19 1670 19 1 2 2 7 0
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 28 23 4 1 56:13 73
2 Sporting 27 21 5 1 72:17 68
3 Benfica 28 19 9 0 59:18 66
4 Braga 27 14 7 6 54:27 49
5 Famalicão 28 13 7 8 35:24 46
6 Gil Vicente 28 12 9 7 42:28 45
7 Estoril 28 10 7 11 50:47 37
8 Moreirense 28 10 5 13 31:40 35
9 Vitória 28 10 5 13 34:42 35
10 Arouca 28 9 5 14 37:57 32
11 Alverca 28 8 8 12 29:46 32
12 Rio Ave 28 7 9 12 29:48 30
13 Estrela 28 6 10 12 33:47 28
14 Santa Clara 28 7 7 14 26:35 28
15 Nacional 28 6 7 15 31:39 25
16 Casa Pia 27 5 10 12 27:49 25
17 Tondela 27 4 8 15 19:44 20
18 AVS 28 1 8 19 18:61 11
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 14 11 3 0 29:6 36
2 Sporting 13 11 1 1 40:6 34
3 Benfica 14 9 5 0 33:10 32
4 Gil Vicente 14 8 3 3 25:12 27
5 Famalicão 14 8 2 4 23:9 26
6 Vitória 15 7 4 4 24:18 25
7 Braga 13 7 3 3 28:13 24
8 Estoril 14 6 5 3 27:19 23
9 Moreirense 14 6 2 6 16:19 20
10 Alverca 14 5 4 5 12:20 19
11 Arouca 14 5 3 6 21:27 18
12 Estrela 14 4 5 5 20:21 17
13 Santa Clara 14 5 2 7 13:14 17
14 Nacional 14 4 2 8 19:21 14
15 Casa Pia 13 2 7 4 17:23 13
16 Rio Ave 14 3 4 7 14:23 13
17 Tondela 14 1 6 7 9:17 9
18 AVS 14 1 4 9 10:24 7