Moreirense vs Sporting Prediction 21 February 2026
🔊 In the upcoming Primeira Liga match, Moreirense face off against Sporting. Both teams have shown intriguing form in recent games: Moreirense alternate between wins and losses, while Sporting maintain consistent results. A match is anticipated where both sides will aim to improve their standings on the table. Moreirense sit in sixth place and are looking for opportunities to climb higher, whereas Sporting are firmly in second place and continue their pursuit of the championship.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3-0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (Sporting were the home side):
- possession percentage: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 16 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 14 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Moreirense and Sporting:
- 30 matches played;
- home wins - 3, away wins - 21, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 25 for Moreirense, 59 for Sporting;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.4, in the 2nd half - 1.4;
- average total goals per match - 2.8.
Head-to-head statistics Moreirense - Sporting

Moreirense Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Primeira Liga, with Rio Ave playing at home against Moreirense. The game concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Moreirense vs Rio Ave):
- possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corners: 1 vs 7;
- fouls: 24 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Moreirense, currently sitting sixth in the standings, have been delivering solid performances. The team tends to find the back of the net in most home matches, a trend supported by their 11 goals in the last 12 games. Despite mixed results-two wins and three losses in their last five outings-the club shows a strong desire to climb higher. They average 1.32 goals per match while conceding 1.36, highlighting their ability to create opportunities even against tough opponents. This gives them a chance to capitalize against Sporting.
Match Results: Moreirense

Sporting Lisbon Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Primeira Liga, where Sporting hosted Famalicão. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Sporting vs Famalicão):
- possession: 70% vs 30%;
- corner kicks: 14 vs 1;
- fouls: 12 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
Sporting are showcasing remarkable consistency and efficiency. The team have confidently executed their recent fixtures, securing four wins in their last five outings. Sporting's impressive attack averages 2.55 goals per match while conceding a mere 0.55. On the road, the club consistently finds the back of the net, though trends indicate they rarely surpass the 2.5-goal mark on opposition turf. The "Lions" focus on controlling games through defense and counter-attacks, enabling them to successfully contain even formidable opponents.
Match Results: Sporting Lisbon
Latest news
Moreirense
✅ The hosts have no injuries ahead of the match.
Sporting Lisbon
🎙 Luis Suárez has been honored with two awards by the Portuguese league: Best Forward and Best Player of the Championship for January. He assured that his team will fight to the end for a third consecutive title: "I want to thank you for this recognition. I'm very happy because it means my play and my goals are helping the team. We know the final stretch of the competition is approaching. We want to fight to the end for a third consecutive title, that is our main goal. These awards motivate me to keep doing everything well."
❌ The "Lions" will play without Zeno Debast, Giovanni Kwenda, and Fotis Ioannidis. Pedro Gonçalves is also out due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 30;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 21, draws - 6.
Statistics: Moreirense vs Sporting Lisbon
- matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- wins: 10 vs 17;
- win percentage: 45% vs 77%;
- losses: 9 vs 1;
- draws: 3 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 7;
- losses: 4 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Moreirense won with a +1.5 handicap in 16 of last 17 games.
- Moreirense won with a +1.5 handicap in 15 of last 16 games (Primeira Liga).
- Moreirense won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 home games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.83, the guests - 1.97;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.8;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Moreirense vs Sporting Lisbon
- average total in the tournament: 2.68 vs 3.09;
- average total goals scored: 1.32 vs 2.55;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.45 vs 1.05;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.86 vs 1.5;
- Moreirense: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Sporting Lisbon: average total away in the tournament - 2.09;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 0.75) vs 1.9 (away - 1.75).
- Sporting Lisbon have scored under 2.5 goals in last 5 away games against Moreirense (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on corners
Moreirense: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.82; at home field - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; at home field - 4.
Sporting Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.45, away - 7.82;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 8; away - 7.25.
- Moreirense have taken over 2.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games against Sporting Lisbon (Primeira Liga).
- Moreirense have taken over 2.5 corners in 9 of last 10 home games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 30;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Moreirense vs Sporting Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Moreirense at home - 6 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sporting Lisbon away - 8 (73%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Moreirense at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Sporting Lisbon away - 4 (100%).
- Sporting Lisbon have scored and conceded in last 10 away games.
- Sporting Lisbon have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (20/198, 10.1%);
- Moreirense at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 1:2 , 2:1 (2/10, 20%);
- Sporting Lisbon away most often play: 1:1 , 1:2 (3/11, 27.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:1 - 11.88% (odds 7)
0:2 - 11.5% (odds 6.5)
1:2 - 9.99% (odds 9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In this match, Sporting are expected to dictate the pace with their confident attacking play and solid defense. However, the trend indicates that Sporting rarely score more than 2.5 goals in away head-to-heads against Moreirense. Considering this trend and the current form of both teams, the most likely outcome is that the visitors' goal tally will not exceed 2.5 for the match. Our pick is Sporting's individual total under 2.5 goals.