Moreirense vs Sporting CP Prediction: It's Always An A+ Affair With The Lions Of Lisbon!

Moreirense will welcome Sporting CP to the Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas in the 22nd round of the Primeira Liga. 

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Moreirense vs. Sporting CP, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Moreirense

Form: WLWLW

After 21 rounds, Moreirense occupies sixth place with 35 points in the Primeira Liga standings. Moreirense have been one of the best promoted teams this season as they find themselves challenging for the European football spots, with five points separate them from fourth-placed Braga. 

In the previous round, they got back to winning ways, defeating Chaves 1-0 at home following a 1-0 defeat to Braga on the road. With just three wins in seven league matches, it is evident that there have been some signs of fluctuation, with their performance requiring improvement going forward. At the Parque Desportivo Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, they have won five of their last ten matches (L3 D2) and are currently on a two-match winning streak. They will undoubtedly be optimistic about their chances of gaining a positive result against their formidable rivals in the upcoming match.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Kewin; Pinto, Maracas, Marcelo, Frimpong; Ofori, Franco; Antonisse, Alanzinho, Madson; Asue

Sporting CP

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On the flip side, Sporting CP occupies second place with 52 points in the Primeira Liga standings, level on points with first-placed Benfica, who have one more game under their belt than they do.

In their previous round, the Lions thrashed Braga 5-0 at home, extending their winning streak in the league to seven matches. This triumph served as a morale booster as they went on to defeat Young Boys 3-1 on the road in the first leg of the Europa League playoffs. Away from home, the Lions are currently on a three-match winning streak, bouncing back from a two-match losing streak, which is their only defeat in nine matches (W6 D1).

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Adan; Quaresma, Reis, Inacio; Esgaio, Hjulmand, Pote, Santos; Braganca, Edwards; Gyokeres

Match Facts

• Moreirense have lost one of their last eight home matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Sporting CP have conceded a goal in seven of their last nine away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Moreirense averages 1.4 goals per game when playing at home, and Sporting CP averages 2.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 26 meetings, Moreirense have won 1 time, Sporting CP have won 18 times, and there have been 7 draws, with the goal difference being 50-21 in favor of Sporting CP. 

Expert Betting Tips

Sporting CP are currently in top form, riding on a wave of relentless momentum that has propelled them to deliver outstanding performances. Their victory against Young Boys in the Europa League playoffs should provide them with the momentum needed to overcome Moreirense, a team they previously defeated 3-0 in the reverse fixture. 

With that being said, we expect the total number of goals to exceed 2.5, considering this has been the norm in ten of Sporting CP's last eleven matches in the Primeira Liga.

• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.73
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.05
• Corners - Under 10.5 for 1.64