Sporting vs Moreirense Prediction Liga Portugal 22.09.2025
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Sporting vs Moreirense Prediction
Sporting vs Moreirense Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 6 of Liga Portugal, scheduled for Monday night at Estádio José Alvalade. Both teams sit on 12 points from their first five league matches, but Sporting’s attacking numbers set them apart. In this article, you’ll find expert insights and Liga Portugal Predictions brought to you by XpertStats tipsters.
- Sporting have scored 15 goals in just five league games this season
- Moreirense remain competitive with four wins from their opening five matches
- The Lions have won five of their last six meetings with Moreirense
- Both sides come into this clash level on 12 points in Liga Portugal
Sporting enter this fixture in flying form after a 4-1 dismantling of Kairat Almaty in midweek Champions League action. Francisco Trincão led the charge with a brace, while youngsters Alisson Santos and Geovany Quenda added their names to the scoresheet. That victory followed a gritty 2-1 comeback win at Famalicão last weekend, proof that Ruben Amorim’s side can grind out results as well as dazzle with attacking flair. With 15 goals scored and only four conceded in Liga Portugal so far, the Lions look hungry to chase down leaders Porto.
History backs them too. Sporting have won five of their last six matches against Moreirense, including a 3-1 success in last season’s corresponding fixture. Playing at the José Alvalade only adds to their confidence, as the Lions have taken 13 wins from 15 home games against this opponent. Can Moreirense really flip the script this time? It feels like an uphill climb.
Still, Moreirense have made a solid start. Vasco Botelho da Costa’s men have collected four wins in their opening five games, showing resilience after the international break with a strong 3-1 victory over Rio Ave. Goals from Travassos, Marcelo, and Alanzinho turned that game on its head, underlining the squad’s collective fight. With eight goals scored and just four conceded so far, they’re proving they won’t roll over easily, even against the league’s biggest clubs.
But here’s the catch: Moreirense’s attacking stats remain modest compared to Sporting. They average just 0.5 goals per match and haven’t seen a game hit over 2.5 goals yet this season. Facing a side that scores 3.5 goals per game, the visitors will need something extraordinary to leave Lisbon with points. Confidence helps, but against a ruthless home side, belief might not be enough. That’s why most Liga Portugal Predictions see Sporting as clear favorites in this clash.
Ahead of Sporting vs Moreirense in the sixth round of Liga Portugal, Rui Borges shared his thoughts on José Mourinho’s return to Benfica. The coach admitted he still identifies with Mourinho, recalling the early influence of the “Special One” on his career. Borges emphasized that admiration doesn’t fade despite rivalries, noting Mourinho’s impact on Portuguese and world football. Full remarks can be read at O Jogo.
Sporting come into this game with four wins from five league matches, scoring 15 goals in that stretch. At home, they’re even tougher to stop, with five victories in their last six meetings against Moreirense. Ruben Amorim’s men showed their ruthlessness midweek in Europe, putting four past Kairat Almaty. Moreirense, while competitive this season, average just 0.5 goals scored per game and rely heavily on defensive organization. That won’t be enough against a Sporting side averaging 3.5 goals per match. The Lions also boast an unbeaten home record in this fixture since 2013, winning 13 of 15 encounters. With attacking players like Trincão, Pote, and Suárez in form, it’s hard to imagine Sporting letting points slip at Estádio José Alvalade. Moreirense’s resilience is commendable, but away against the champions, the odds and stats clearly back Sporting to take all three points.
The over 2.5 goals market looks strong in this matchup largely due to Sporting’s attacking numbers. The Lions average 3.5 goals per game in Liga Portugal this season, with 100% of their fixtures producing over 2.5 goals. Moreirense, on the other hand, have yet to see that threshold broken in their matches, but context matters. Against Sporting’s relentless attack, their defense will be tested far more than in previous games. History also points toward goals: three of the last four meetings between these two sides have gone over 2.5. Sporting’s recent form is telling too, with four goals scored midweek in Europe and a 2-1 comeback win at Famalicão showing both their scoring power and occasional defensive lapses. If Moreirense can sneak a goal, as they often manage in good spells, this could push the total comfortably past the line.
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