Sporting CP vs Moreirense: Match Prediction , Preview, Lineups, H2h for 23 September 2025

On September 22, 2025, in Matchday 6 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga, Sporting will face Moreirense. Here’s a look at the matchup.

Sporting

Sporting comes into this game with good momentum after a strong performance in the Champions League, where they defeated Kairat Almaty at home, marking two wins in a row.

In the Portuguese league, Sporting has also started well. They lost the Super Cup to Benfica but won four out of their first five matches this season, with their only points dropped against Porto. Currently, Sporting is second in the league table with 12 points and a goal difference of 15-4.

At home, Sporting has an impressive record against Moreirense, winning their last nine meetings and scoring three goals in each of their last two home games against them.

Moreirense

Moreirense had a solid campaign last season, finishing tenth and securing safety from relegation.

This year, they started confidently, winning four of their first five matches, with their only loss coming away to Gil Vicente (0-2). They are currently third in the table, tied on points with Sporting.

Away from home, Moreirense has played twice, winning once and losing once. In recent matchups against Sporting, the Lisbon team has the upper hand, winning five of the last six encounters. Although Moreirense managed to beat Sporting at home last season, they failed to score in four of the last six meetings.

Probable lineups

• Sporting: Virginia, Vagiannidis, Inácio, Debast, Mangas, Ugarte, Kochorashvili, Pote, Quenda, Suárez, Trincão.
• Moreirense: Caio, Pinto, Marcelo, Maracas, Kiko, Alanzinho, Stepanović, Souza, Teguia, Guillermo, Kiko Bondoso.

Key facts and head-to-head stats

• Sporting has won 5 of their last 6 matches.
• All of Sporting’s last 5 matches have seen over 2.5 total goals.
• Both teams have scored in Sporting’s last 4 matches.
• Four of Moreirense’s last 5 away games have ended with under 2.5 total goals.
• Sporting has won 5 of the last 6 meetings.
• Sporting has won their last 5 home matches against Moreirense.
• Three of the last 4 encounters have seen over 2.5 total goals.

Sporting vs Moreirense match prediction

Both teams have had a good start this season and are level on points after five matches. However, Sporting has had the upper hand in recent home games against Moreirense and has a stronger squad. Sporting is favored to win this match, so a confident victory is expected. My prediction for this match: Sporting to win with a -1.5 handicap at odds of 1.6.