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Portuguese Primeira Liga strugglers Moreirense go up against Sporting CP at the Parque Desportivo Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas this weekend.
Moreirense vs Sporting CP – Top Predictions & Betting Tips
Moreirense lost for the third time in four matches after a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Maritimo. Matheus Costa scored the only goal of the game in the first half for Maritimo. Sporting CP were knocked out of the Champions League by a goalless draw with Manchester City after the first leg finished as a 5-0 loss for the Portuguese team. During the weekend, a brace from Slimani helped register a 2-0 win over Arouca.
- Clean Sheet – Sporting CP @ 20/23 (1.95)
- Total Goals – Under 2.5 @ 10/11 (1.90)
- Half with Most Goals – Second Half @ 10/11 (1.90)
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Clean sheet for Sporting CP
Sporting CP are aware that Moreirense are going through a troubled period in front of goal with a lack of goal in three out of the last four home matches. After having completed the European commitments, Sporting CP’s full attention will be on this match and they have been relatively good at the back with a couple of clean sheets in recent weeks.
Total goals under 2.5
There has been a struggle for Sporting CP to score goals in recent weeks. The team has not managed more than 1.5 goals in four consecutive matches. Moreirense are unlikely to be a major contributor of goals in this fixture.
Second-half to witness most goals
Sporting CP have been far more productive in the second half of matches, as they try and chase game. This has been a common theme in recent weeks and Sporting CP have registered 16 goals after the break compared to 11 goals in the last six games. The opposition have also conceded more goals in the second half.
Moreirense vs Sporting CP: Match Preview and Team News
Moreirense
Moreirense have a slight advantage coming into this fixture with many players coming back from injury and suspensions. Paulinho is the significant player coming back for selection and he is expected to go into the team in place of Matheus Silva. Fabio Pacheco was suspended for the game against Maritimo, but he could return to the starting line-up for this game.
Sporting CP
Sporting CP have a couple of injury concerns with the duo of Pote and Joao Palhinha providing the big worry for manager Ruben Amorim coming into the game. Sporting CP might have gone out of the Champions League but the team gave a good account of themselves in the second leg against Manchester City.
Detailed Analysis of the Stats for Moreirense vs Sporting CP
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FAQs on Moreirense vs Sporting CP game
Where is the match going to take place? Parque Desportivo Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas
When will this match start? March 14, 2022 at 20:15 GMT
Who is the favourite team to win the game? Sporting CP
