Moreirense will take on Sporting Lisbon in the Primeira Liga on Thursday, 5 December with the visitors looking to bounce back from their first league defeat of the season.
Sporting's start under new manager, Joao Pereira has been far from ideal with two losses in three matches and they are in desperate need of a bounce-back to win to keep Porto and Benfica at bay.
Moreirense should provide them with a stern challenge. They are currently in eighth position in the league table and are eyeing up a European challenge.
As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, here is our Moreirense vs Sporting Lisbon prediction.
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Moreirense vs Sporting Lisbon prediction: The visitors to get back on track
Key stats
- Sporting Lisbon have won the best away record in Portugal with six wins from six matches.
- Moreirense conceded three goals last time out against Rio Ave.
- Viktor Gyokeres has scored 16 goals in his last 10 appearances for club and country.
Correct score prediction: Moreirense 1-3 Sporting Lisbon
Three losses in a row would be unthinkable for this Sporting Lisbon side even if they have lost their manager in the middle of the season. They have been faultless on the road so far this season but have looked more frail under Pereira so expect the hosts to get on the scoresheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sporting go in as big favourites
- HOME: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Moreirense vs Sporting Lisbon odds indicate that the bookies still have full confidence in the visitors despite their rocky form in the post-Amorim era. Ladbrokes have given Sporting a 73.3% chance of winning on Thursday night while Moreirense have been given just a 13.3% of inflicting a third consecutive defeat on Sporting.
Check out our betting tips today page for more Primeira Liga predictions this week.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Sporting
Sporting Lisbon's recent record against Moreirense is likely to fill their fans with confidence ahead of Thursday night as they have won each of the last four meetings between the two clubs. Moreirense's last victory over Sporting came all the way back in 2003 so the current crop of players could go down as legends if they can pull off another win on Thursday.
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/02/24
Moreirense
Sporting
Portugal Primeira Liga 17/09/23
Sporting
Moreirense
Portugal Primeira Liga 14/03/22
Moreirense
Sporting
Portugal Primeira Liga 23/10/21
Sporting
Moreirense
Portugal Primeira Liga 05/04/21
Moreirense
Sporting
Moreirense preview: An opportunity to grasp
This time last month, Moreirense would have probably already written this fixture off but a change in circumstances means they have an unexpected opportunity to steal a march on Sporting. They beat Porto in the cup last week which should give them the confidence to make a real fist of this one.
Predicted lineup: Kewin (GK), Pinto, Marcelo, Ponck, Frimpong, Tavares, Ramos, Madson, Bernardo, Antonisse, Schettine
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/05/25
D
Estoril
2
Moreirense
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 02/05/25
L
FC Porto
3
Moreirense
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
D
Nacional
1
Moreirense
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
L
Sporting
3
Moreirense
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/04/25
L
Rio Ave
2
Moreirense
0
Sporting Lisbon preview: A win needed for the new manager
Following Ruben Amorim was always going to be a difficult task but Joao Pereira hasn't started well. The 5-1 defeat to Arsenal was heavier than it needed to be and the defeat at home to Santa Clara was the shock of the year in Portugal. The new boss desperately needs a win on Thursday to keep the vultures at bay.
Predicted lineup: Kovacevic (GK), Debast, Diomande, Reis, Quenda, Braganca, Hjulmand, Catamo, Edwards, Trincao, Gyokeres
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Benfica
1
Sporting
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 04/05/25
W
Gil Vicente
1
Sporting
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
W
Boavista
0
Sporting
5
Portugal Cup 22/04/25
W
Rio Ave
1
Sporting
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
W
Moreirense
1
Sporting
3
Player to watch: Trincao
Although all the attention is often on Viktor Gyokeres whenever Sporting Lisbon line up, the talents of Trincao shouldn't go unnoticed. The Portuguese forward has proved to be an excellent foil for Gyokeres so far this season, scoring three goals and providing eight assists in the Primeira Liga. Can he provide more magic on Thursday night?