Porto vs Sporting CP: match statistics
A clash between leaders Porto and second-placed Sporting CP promises to be an extremely tightly contested match. Porto displays impressive home form with an 89% win rate at their stadium and an average of just 0.22 goals conceded per match, making them a nearly impregnable fortress. On the other hand, Sporting CP is in phenomenal overall form, having won all of their last 5 matches and scoring an average of 2.2 goals away from home with an 80% away win rate. The key factor is Sporting's advantage in ball possession (64% vs 56%) and a higher number of shots on target (6.4 vs 5.56), which could pose a problem for Porto's defense. Considering the excellent defense of the hosts and the outstanding attack of the visitors, the most likely scenario appears to be a tight contest with a slight edge for either side to win, although a draw also remains a realistic outcome of this prestigious encounter.
Porto vs Sporting CP: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Porto played against Sporting CP in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on February 9, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Porto has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Sporting CP has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Porto scores 2.05 goals per game and allows 0.30. Sporting CP scores 2.70 and allows 0.55. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Porto's games and 50% of Sporting CP's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 70%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sporting CP has the higher season xG average, 2.11 to 1.68 per game. Porto takes 14.4 shots per game, while Sporting CP takes 18.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Porto leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. Sporting CP leads at halftime in 60% and scores 1.55 after halftime.
When the teams score
Porto's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). For Sporting CP, it is minutes 31-45+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 45% 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
A clash between leaders Porto and second-placed Sporting CP promises to be an extremely tightly contested match. Porto displays impressive home form with an 89% win rate at their stadium and an average of just 0.22 goals conceded per match, making them a nearly impregnable fortress. On the other hand, Sporting CP is in phenomenal overall form, having won all of their last 5 matches and scoring an average of 2.2 goals away from home with an 80% away win rate. The key factor is Sporting's advantage in ball possession (64% vs 56%) and a higher number of shots on target (6.4 vs 5.56), which could pose a problem for Porto's defense. Considering the excellent defense of the hosts and the outstanding attack of the visitors, the most likely scenario appears to be a tight contest with a slight edge for either side to win, although a draw also remains a realistic outcome of this prestigious encounter.
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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
| Porto | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 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 8% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Porto · 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 32% better for: goals scored per game.
2.05 goals / game - Porto · 2.7 goals / game - Sporting CP
Porto is 83% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.3 goals / game - Porto · 0.55 goals / game - Sporting CP
Porto scores in 95% of games (19 of 20 meczów), while Sporting CP keeps a clean sheet in 50% (10 of 20 meczów).
Sporting CP scores in 100% of games (20 of 20 meczów), while Porto keeps a clean sheet in 75% (15 of 20 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 - Porto
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Porto - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 90%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sporting CP - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +4 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - 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
Porto
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
| Porto | Liga | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.35 | 2.78 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 45% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 55% | 56% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 75% | 30% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 72% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 78% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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 Porto's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Sporting CP. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Porto vs Sporting CP?
The Liga NOS match finished Porto 1:1 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 Porto vs Sporting CP?
Porto score 2.05 goals per game on average and Sporting CP 2.70. The Liga NOS average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Porto's matches and 50% of Sporting CP's.
What form are Porto and Sporting CP in?
Over the last 5 games Porto have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Sporting CP 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Porto 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.