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
Key match information
Moreirense FC played Sporting CP in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Moreirense FC: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Sporting CP: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Moreirense FC scores 1.32 and concedes 1.36 goals per match. Sporting CP scores 2.55 and concedes 0.55. League average: 2.76 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Moreirense FC 50%, Sporting CP 50%. Over 2.5: Moreirense FC 59%, Sporting CP 64%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Sporting CP has higher xG: 2.08 vs 1.03. Moreirense FC: 9.0 shots per match, Sporting CP: 18.5.
Match halves
Moreirense FC: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.86. Sporting CP: half-time lead 55%, second-half goals 1.50.
Goals by minute
Moreirense FC: 46-60 (7 goals). Sporting CP: 76-90+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.76 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sporting CP is 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Moreirense FC · 2.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.32 goals / match - Moreirense FC · 2.55 goals / match - Sporting CP
Sporting CP is 147% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.36 goals / match - Moreirense FC · 0.55 goals / match - Sporting CP
Moreirense FC scores in 77% of matches (17 of 22 matches), while Sporting CP keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 matches).
Sporting CP scores in 100% of matches (22 of 22 matches), while Moreirense FC keeps a clean sheet in 32% (7 of 22 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Moreirense FC
Over / Under - Sporting CP
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Moreirense FC · 2.05 pts / match - Sporting CP
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Moreirense FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sporting CP - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 55% of matches and wins 77%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Moreirense FC
Sporting CP
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Moreirense FC 0 - 0 - 1 Sporting CP. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.