Moreirense FC vs Sporting CP: match statistics
Sporting CP displays significantly better form and quality this season, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 17 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 defeat. The visitors win 73% of their away matches, scoring an average of 2.09 goals while conceding just 0.73, which gives a goal difference of +15. Moreirense, despite a decent home position, in the last 5 matches have only averaged 1.2 points per game and lost 3 of them. Sporting dominate possession (64% vs 50%), take significantly more shots on target (6.09 vs 3.2), and have higher xG values (1.87 vs 1.0), which indicates a qualitative advantage. The visitors' form in the last 5 matches (2.6 PPG, 4 wins) and an unbeaten run away from home point to a clear favorite for this match.
Moreirense FC vs Sporting CP: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Moreirense FC played against Sporting CP in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Moreirense FC has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Sporting CP has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Moreirense FC scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.36. Sporting CP scores 2.55 and allows 0.55. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Moreirense FC's games and 50% of Sporting CP's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 64%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sporting CP has the higher season xG average, 2.08 to 1.03 per game. Moreirense FC takes 9.0 shots per game, while Sporting CP takes 18.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Moreirense FC leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Sporting CP leads at halftime in 55% and scores 1.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Moreirense FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Sporting CP, it is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sporting CP displays significantly better form and quality this season, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 17 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 defeat. The visitors win 73% of their away matches, scoring an average of 2.09 goals while conceding just 0.73, which gives a goal difference of +15. Moreirense, despite a decent home position, in the last 5 matches have only averaged 1.2 points per game and lost 3 of them. Sporting dominate possession (64% vs 50%), take significantly more shots on target (6.09 vs 3.2), and have higher xG values (1.87 vs 1.0), which indicates a qualitative advantage. The visitors' form in the last 5 matches (2.6 PPG, 4 wins) and an unbeaten run away from home point to a clear favorite for this match.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Moreirense FC | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sporting CP is 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Moreirense FC · 2.6 pts / game - Sporting CP
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sporting CP is 93% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - Moreirense FC · 2.55 goals / game - Sporting CP
Sporting CP is 147% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - Moreirense FC · 0.55 goals / game - Sporting CP
Moreirense FC scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Sporting CP keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 meczów).
Sporting CP scores in 100% of games (22 of 22 meczów), while Moreirense FC keeps a clean sheet in 32% (7 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Moreirense FC
Over / Under - Sporting CP
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sporting CP is 88% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.09 pts / game - Moreirense FC · 2.05 pts / game - Sporting CP
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Moreirense FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sporting CP - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 77%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Moreirense FC
Sporting CP
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| Moreirense FC | Liga | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.68 | 2.76 | ▲ 3.09 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 56% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 30% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 71% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 79% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Sporting CPGoalFrancisco António Machado Mota Castro TrincãoAssist: Maximiliano Javier Araújo Vilches
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Moreirense FC's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sporting CP. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Moreirense FC vs Sporting CP?
The Liga NOS match finished Moreirense FC 0:3 Sporting CP. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Moreirense FC vs Sporting CP?
Moreirense FC score 1.32 goals per game on average and Sporting CP 2.55. The Liga NOS average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Moreirense FC's matches and 50% of Sporting CP's.
What form are Moreirense FC and Sporting CP in?
Over the last 5 games Moreirense FC have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Sporting CP 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Moreirense FC vs Sporting CP?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.