Sporting CP
Estádio José Alvalade · Est. 1906
Sporting CP's 2025/2026 Primeira Liga Campaign
Sporting CP enjoyed a robust campaign in the 2025/2026 Primeira Liga, finishing in a strong second place with 82 points from 34 matches. Their record was impressive, with 25 wins, 7 draws, and only 2 losses. The team demonstrated attacking flair and defensive solidity, scoring 89 goals while conceding just 24, resulting in a goal difference of +65.
At home, Sporting were formidable, winning 13 games and keeping 10 clean sheets, while away from home they remained unbeaten, with 12 wins and 5 draws, conceding 13 goals. This balance between attack and defence was a hallmark of their season, highlighted by a sturdy defence that contributed to 15 clean sheets overall.
Looking ahead, Sporting CP will aim to build on this strong foundation, seeking to convert their near misses into trophies and continue their ascent in Portuguese football. The campaign has set an encouraging platform for the challenges to come.
Manager
Rui Borges
Portugal
Season at a glance
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Primeira Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 |  Sporting CP | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 |  Santa Clara | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
Sporting CP's 2025/2026 Primeira Liga Form
Sporting CP have been impressively consistent throughout the 2025/2026 Primeira Liga campaign, dropping very few points overall. Their record boasts 25 wins, 7 draws, and only 2 defeats across 34 matches, showing a resilience that's kept them firmly in the title race.
The points lost by Sporting have come more often via draws than defeats. With 7 draws compared to just 2 losses, it’s clear that while they rarely falter, they occasionally settle for a share rather than all three points. Their defence has been rock-solid, conceding only 24 goals and keeping 15 clean sheets, while their potent attack has netted 89 goals.
Their home and away form is balanced too, with 13 home wins and 12 on the road. Despite the absence of a noted winning streak, the overall consistency and few setbacks underline a campaign marked by dependable performances rather than spectacular hot streaks.
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Sporting CP: Home versus Away Analysis
Sporting CP have been a force both at home and on the road in the 2025/2026 Primeira Liga campaign, but there are some telling contrasts. At home, they’ve been quite the fortress, scoring 51 goals and conceding just 11, with a tidy 10 clean sheets to their name. Away from the Estádio José Alvalade, the story is slightly different: they’ve managed 38 goals but conceded a few more, 13, and kept only 5 clean sheets.
This suggests Sporting's attacking verve thrives regardless of venue, though their defensive solidity is more pronounced at home. Their ability to avoid defeat away—remaining unbeaten with 12 wins and 5 draws—reflects a well-drilled side that adapts effectively. In sum, Sporting CP combine home comfort with away resilience, a balance that has propelled them to second place and 82 points.
Fipster's Record with Sporting CP
Fipster’s prediction model is still building a record on Sporting CP this season, having made just one scored prediction so far. That solitary effort earned a tick, indicating a solid call but no star-worthy brilliance just yet. It’s early days for the model’s insights into Sporting’s campaign, so expect a few more predictions to really gauge its accuracy with the Primeira Liga runners-up in 2025/2026.
Venue
Estádio José Alvalade
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rui SilvaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 |  João VirgíniaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 41 |  Diego CallaiGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 99 |  Francisco SilvaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  Z. DebastDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  G. VagiannidisDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 |  M. AraújoDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  Iván FresnedaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  Gonçalo InácioDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 50 |  Rodrigo DiasDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 55 |  Ibrahima BaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 70 | Salvador BlopaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 72 |  Eduardo QuaresmaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  S. AndersenMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  Sergi AltimiraMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  PoteMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  Geny CatamoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 |  G. KochorashviliMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 |  R. ZalazarMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  Pedro LimaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  Daniel BragançaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 52 |  João SimõesMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 58 | Flávio GonçalvesMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 73 |  Eduardo FelicíssimoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 77 |  I. DoumbiaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  F. IoannidisAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  Rafael Ferreira NelAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  Nuno SantosAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 |  J. DerryAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 |  Luis GuilhermeAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 57 |  C. GrombahiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 66 |  N. IrankundaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 78 |  Mauro CoutoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 82 |  Gabriel SilvaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 97 |  L. SuárezAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
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