Moreirense FC vs Sporting Clube de Portugal, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Moreirense FC vs Sporting Clube de Portugal — Primeira Liga at P.D. Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.
- Moreirense FC 34 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Sporting Clube de Portugal 34 games · 82 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro
- Referee Nuno Eiras
- Referee Bruno Alexandre Da Silva Esteves
- Referee Tiago Costa
- Referee Joao Almeida
20 games this season
🟨 1.4/game
⚽ 5.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | FC Pacos de Ferreira | A | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Mar | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | CS Maritimo | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Feb | Boavista FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Moreirense FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | Vitória SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | CD Tondela | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Mar | CD Santa Clara | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | FC Porto | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Feb | Portimonense SC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Moreirense FC | Sporting Clube de Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #2 |
| 43 | Points | 82 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 7 / 15 | W / D / L | 25 / 7 / 2 |
| 37 | Scored | 89 |
| 49 | Conceded | 24 |
| -12 | GD | +65 |
| 1.26 | PPG | 2.41 |
| 35% | Win % | 74% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
44%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Moreirense FC are 7th (43 pts). Sporting Clube de Portugal are 2nd (82 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Moreirense FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
5/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds P.D. Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas will turn into a battlefield for Moreirense FC and Sporting Clube de Portugal.
- 5' Sporting Clube de Portugal is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Sporting Clube de Portugal is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Sporting Clube de Portugal come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Paulinho makes it 0-1.
- 21' Brilliant from the ! Paulinho makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 21.
- 26' Goncalo Franco, a Portugal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 31' The 24-year-old Tiago Tomas has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 36' It looks surprising Moreirense FC does not make any changes. Pedro Goncalves has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 39' Abdoulaye Ba catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 39.
- 39' A tactical swap from Sporting Clube de Portugal — Matheus Reis on, Nuno Mendes off on 39 minutes.
- 44' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' What composure from Paulinho! The Portugal international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 50' Spain international Adan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 53' The supporters are chanting for Steven Vitoria. He replaces Abdoulaye Ba on 53 minute.
- 58' Moreirense FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sporting Clube de Portugal's shape.
- 60' A change in the Sporting Clube de Portugal ranks — Daniel Braganca exits the field as Tiago Tomas enters on 60.
- 65' Fabio Pacheco has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 68' The crowd applauds Felipe Pires as he leaves the pitch. Yan Santos steps in for Moreirense FC.
- 69' Moreirense FC make a change. Rafael Martins trudges off to be replaced by Andre Luis on 69 minutes.
- 74' Joao Palhinha is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Moreirense FC so far.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for David Simao. He replaces Goncalo Franco on 75 minute.
- 78' Tiago Tomas catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 78.
- 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Goncalo Inacio on 85 minutes.
- 85' The Sporting Clube de Portugal bench stirs into life. Pedro Goncalves is withdrawn and Matheus Nunes gets his opportunity.
- 90' Mateus Pasinato picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Against the run of play, Walterson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Moreirense FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Felipe Pires ↓ Yan Santos 68'
- 6
- 21
-
23
Abdoulaye Ba ↓ Steven Vitoria 53'
- 3
- 5
- 13
- 77
- 14
-
88
Goncalo Franco ↓ David Simao 75'
-
99
Rafael Martins ↓ Andre Luis 69'
Bench
-
17
Yan Santos ↑ 68'
-
2
Anthony D'Alberto ↑ 75'
-
22
David Simao ↑ 75'
-
12
Andre Luis ↑ 69'
- 4
- 11
-
19
Steven Vitoria ↑ 53'
- 26
- 1
Coach
Vasco Seabra
Sporting Clube de Portugal Lineups
Starting XI
-
28
Pedro Goncalves ↓ Matheus Nunes 85'
- 24
- 1
- 3
- 17
- 4
- 6
- 21
-
5
Nuno Mendes ↓ Matheus Reis 39'
- 52
-
68
Daniel Braganca ↓ Tiago Tomas 60'
Bench
- 77
- 81
-
2
Matheus Reis ↑ 39'
- 11
-
8
Matheus Nunes ↑ 85'
- 27
- 13
- 7
-
19
Tiago Tomas ↑ 60'
Coach
Ruben Amorim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Viktor Gyokeres | 5 |
| Paulinho | 4 |
| Pedro Goncalves | 3 |
| Bas Dost | 2 |
| Heriberto Tavares | 2 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 2 |
| Bas Dost | 2 |
| Nani | 1 |
Head to Head
Moreirense FC Form
Sporting Clube de Portugal Form
2021-04-05
Moreirense FC
1–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
D
2021-03-20
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–0
Vitória SC
W
2021-03-13
CD Tondela
0–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2021-03-05
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–1
CD Santa Clara
W
2021-02-27
FC Porto
0–0
Sporting Clube de Portugal
D
2021-02-20
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–0
Portimonense SC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.72
Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.91
Sporting Clube de Portugal xG
I would bet for:
Sporting Clube de Portugal to win 56% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Moreirense FC or Draw
44%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Portugal
81%
Moreirense FC or Sporting Clube de Portugal
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Portugal win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.2%
0 – 2
12.9%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 3
8%
1 – 3
5.9%
1 – 0
4.3%
0 – 4
3.8%
2 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
1 – 4
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Portugal covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +1 | 36% | 25% | 39% |
| +1.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +2 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +2.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Sporting Clube de Portugal keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

