Sporting CP won to nil in Vila do Conde and Nacional are in turmoil after the shock sacking of João Gião. The Lions are well placed to register a big win in Lisbon.
Key Stats
- Sporting have won their last 4 home matches, scoring 14 goals.
- Sporting have won their last 10 matches against Nacional.
- Nacional have lost 10 of their last 14 away matches.
- Nacional have lost to nil in 5 of their last 8 away matches.
HTH
Sporting have a 36-4 advantage against Nacional alongside 14 draws.
Sporting Settling Down
Sporting started the season with some defensive issues, leading 2-0 at Estrela da Amadora before capitulating and escaping with a 2-2 draw.
The Lions established a 3-0 half-time lead against Guimaraes before holding on to win 3-2, ending the contest with 5-12 shots.
Rui Borges’ side earned a comfortable 3-1 win against Alverca after ending with 2.32-0.50 xG, the visitors scoring a consolation in the 88th minute.
Sporting are coming off a convincing 4-0 win at Rio Ave where Luis Suárez scored twice. Gonçalo Inácio and Zeno Debast started in central defence, holding the hosts to 0.47 xG and no shots on target.
Nacional in Turmoil
Nacional has a positive start to the season, coming from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw at Santa Clara. Defenders Zé Vítor and Léo Santos scored in a 2-0 win against Estoril.
João Gião’s side were outplayed in Guimarães and had no excuses after a 1-0 defeat, ending the contest with no shots on target and 0.43-2.85 xG.
Gião was sacked after a 3-2 home defeat to Estrela da Amadora, the 40-year-old manager departing after just four matches.
Predicted Lineups & Team News
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, Borges saying: “Nuno's case is more specific. He didn't have an easy injury. He's in a process that requires a lot of patience, and we believe he'll be back very quickly.”
“His absence was so long that he had some setbacks. Simões, starting next week, if I'm not mistaken, will be able to participate in normal training.”
Nacional (3-4-2-1) Renato Marin; Léo Santos, Matheus Dias, José Vítor; Wesley Andrade, Igor Liziero, Matchoi Djaló, William Kokolo; Miguel Baeza, Daniel Júnior; Pablo Ruan
João Gião’s successor has been named, Alexandre Santos joining the club after a month at Kuwait SC. Custódio and Daniel Sousa were linked to the club but appear to have turned down the job.
Santos will be without Filipe Soares who was injured in the first half against Amadora and replaced by Matchoi Djaló.
Centre-backs Ulisses and Ivanildo Fernandes remain out injured with José Gomes and Chiheb Labidi on the sidelines.
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- Competition: Liga Portugal
- Date: Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026 (21:30 CET)
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