Sporting CP vs GD Estoril Praia: match statistics
Sporting CP presents dominant form at their own stadium with 82% of home matches won and an impressive goal difference of 59:12 for the season. The hosts score an average of 3 goals per match at home, keeping clean sheets in 73% of encounters, with just 0.36 goals conceded on average. GD Estoril Praia has poor away results with 55% losses and only 27% wins, conceding an average of 2 goals per match. The difference in possession (61% vs 52%) and the quality of chances created (xG 2.28 vs 1.44) further argue for the hosts. Sporting is in excellent form with four victories in the last five matches, which, given such a large statistical advantage, makes them the decisive favorite for this meeting.
Sporting CP vs GD Estoril Praia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sporting CP played against GD Estoril Praia in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Sporting CP has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. GD Estoril Praia has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sporting CP scores 2.57 goals per game and allows 0.52. GD Estoril Praia scores 2.00 and allows 1.70. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Sporting CP's games and 61% of GD Estoril Praia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 70%, 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, 2.07 to 1.45 per game. Sporting CP takes 18.4 shots per game, while GD Estoril Praia takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Sporting CP leads at halftime in 52% of its games and scores 1.57 goals per game after halftime. GD Estoril Praia leads at halftime in 35% and scores 1.04 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sporting CP's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). For GD Estoril Praia, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.77 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 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 presents dominant form at their own stadium with 82% of home matches won and an impressive goal difference of 59:12 for the season. The hosts score an average of 3 goals per match at home, keeping clean sheets in 73% of encounters, with just 0.36 goals conceded on average. GD Estoril Praia has poor away results with 55% losses and only 27% wins, conceding an average of 2 goals per match. The difference in possession (61% vs 52%) and the quality of chances created (xG 2.28 vs 1.44) further argue for the hosts. Sporting is in excellent form with four victories in the last five matches, which, given such a large statistical advantage, makes them the decisive favorite for this meeting.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Sporting CP | GD Estoril Praia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.43 |
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 30% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Sporting CP · 2 pts / game - GD Estoril Praia
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 28% better for: goals scored per game.
2.57 goals / game - Sporting CP · 2 goals / game - GD Estoril Praia
Sporting CP is 227% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.52 goals / game - Sporting CP · 1.7 goals / game - GD Estoril Praia
Sporting CP scores in 100% of games (23 of 23 meczów), while GD Estoril Praia keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 23 meczów).
GD Estoril Praia scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Sporting CP keeps a clean sheet in 52% (12 of 23 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 - Sporting CP
Over / Under - GD Estoril Praia
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 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Sporting CP · 1.35 pts / game - GD Estoril Praia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting CP - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 78%. 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.
GD Estoril Praia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Sporting CP
GD Estoril Praia
* 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
| Sporting CP | Liga | GD Estoril Praia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.09 | 2.77 | ▲ 3.70 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 48% | 46% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 56% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 52% | 30% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 72% | ▲ 91% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 79% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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
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 Sporting CP's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against GD Estoril Praia. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sporting CP vs GD Estoril Praia?
The Liga NOS match finished Sporting CP 3:0 GD Estoril Praia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sporting CP vs GD Estoril Praia?
Sporting CP score 2.57 goals per game on average and GD Estoril Praia 2.00. The Liga NOS average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Sporting CP's matches and 61% of GD Estoril Praia's.
What form are Sporting CP and GD Estoril Praia in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting CP have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and GD Estoril Praia 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting CP vs GD Estoril Praia?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sporting CP vs GD Estoril Praia: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.