Famalicao have been well below their best this season, goals very hard to come by. Sporting CP are hitting their stride and should have few problems exerting their authority.
Key Stats
- Famalicao have failed to score in 2 of their last 3 matches.
- Sporting CP have won their last 10 matches against Famalicao.
- Sporting CP have won to nil in 4 of their last 6 matches against Famalicao.
- Sporting CP’s Luis Suarez has scored 5 goals in his last 4 matches.
HTH
Famalicao haven’t beaten Sporting CP since 2020 and have lost ten straight encounters. The Lions lead 29-2 alongside five draws.
Scoring Issues for Famalicao
Famalicao fare struggling under Carlos Carvalhal, yet to win in five games and scoring only four goals.
The northern club are yet to take on a top team which makes their results even more concerning. Two defeats were followed by a 0-0 draw against Gil Vicente where they created one shot on target and 0.23 xG
Georgios Koutsias scored twice in a 2-2 draw at Estrela da Amadora last time out. It was a much improved performance but tougher tests await.
Carvalhal continues to believe despite the disappointing start to the season: “I believed we would come here to win today, just as I believed we would win in the first, second, third, and fourth rounds.”
“We always structure our teams to win regardless of the opponent. What I'm saying is that we are evolving, making another mistake, but taking significant steps.”
Sporting Starting to Fire
Sporting have overcome some defensive issues to win five straight matches. Luis Suárez scored twice in a 4-0 win at Rio Ave where they held the hosts to 0.47 xG.
The Lions shut down Nacional at home, winning 2-0 after registering 68% possession and 19-3 shots. Suárez scored again to make it four goals in three games.
The Colombian striker kept the run going in the Champions League, scoring in a 3-1 victory over Galatasaray. They were efficient up front, ending with 8-10 shots and 1.75-1.24 xG.
Rui Borges spoke about his team after the win: “The team have grown. The connections on the pitch are different from last season, and it takes time to adjust.”
“They all like each other and recognise each other's value; they work incredibly hard every day. I couldn't be more relaxed and happy with the group I have. The credit all goes to them. They understand how we can grow as a team.”
Predicted Lineups & Team News
Famalicao (4-2-3-1) Lazar Carevic; Rodrigo Pinheiro, Léo Realpe, Finn van Breemen, Pedro Bondo; Marcos Peña, Paulo Moreira; Roméo Beney, Mathias de Amorim, Sorriso; Georgios Koutsias
Tom van de Looi has missed the previous two games due to injury, Marcos Peña and Paulo Moreira to continue in midfield.
Sporting CP (4-2-3-1) Rui Silva; Iván Fresneda, Zeno Debast, Gonçalo Inácio, Maxi Araújo; Sergi Altimira, Issa Doumbia; Geny Catamo, Rodrigo Zalazar, Flávio Gonçalves; Luis Suárez
Nuno Santos and João Simões remain out injured and Ibrahima Ba is doubtful.
Iván Fresneda and Georgios Vagiannidis compete to start at right-back. Expect to see Zeno Debast and Flávio Gonçalves return to the starting side.
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- Competition: Liga Portugal
- Date: Sunday, 13 September 2026 (21:30 CET)
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