Football Result

Viktor Gyökeres 12', 25', 52'
Cedric Teguia 56'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
66.4%
19.6%
14%
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Power Comparison in the League
0.867
0.461
Game Stats
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots
20
6
Possession
63.7%
36.3%
Fouls
8
17
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
4
2
Offsides
1
2
Saves
1
7
Team Formations
3-4-2-1
4-2-3-1


Location
Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal
Attendance
44,558
2025-04-19 | Game Summary

In a Portuguese Primeira Liga match held on April 18, 2025, Sporting CP defeated Moreirense 3-1 at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. The AI had predicted a Sporting CP win, and the actual result validated this prediction. The AI model didn't expect a balanced game, given the team rates. Sporting CP demonstrated their dominance with 63.7% possession and a significant advantage in shots, registering 20 total shots compared to Moreirense's 6. Viktor Gyökeres was the star of the match, scoring a hat-trick for Sporting CP in the 12th, 25th, and 52nd minutes. Cedric Teguia scored Moreirense's only goal in the 56th minute.
Sporting CP's superior attacking display was evident in their 10 shots on target, forcing Moreirense's goalkeeper to make 7 saves. Moreirense, on the other hand, managed only 2 shots on target. The game also saw a higher number of fouls committed by Moreirense (17) compared to Sporting CP (8), resulting in 3 yellow cards for Moreirense and 2 for Sporting CP. The home team played in a 3-4-2-1 formation, while the away team adopted a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Analyzing Sporting CP's recent form, they have been mostly successful, winning four of their last five matches. Their upcoming match is against Rio Ave in the Taca de Portugal. Rio Ave has struggled recently, losing three of their last five matches. Looking at previous head-to-head games, Sporting CP has dominated Rio Ave in recent encounters. Moreirense, in contrast, has had a mixed run of form. They will face FC Porto in their next Primeira Liga match. FC Porto's form has been inconsistent, with alternating wins and losses in their last five games.
Considering previous encounters between Moreirense and Sporting CP, Sporting CP have generally had the upper hand. Sporting CP's recent performance, coupled with their historical dominance over Rio Ave, suggests they are strong favorites for their upcoming Taca de Portugal match. Meanwhile, Moreirense faces a tough challenge against FC Porto, especially given FC Porto's need to rebound from a recent loss against Benfica.

2025-04-17 | Pre-game insights

Football fans are eagerly awaiting the Portuguese Primeira Liga clash between Sporting CP and Moreirense on April 18, 2025, at the Estádio José Alvalade. An AI model has predicted a Sporting CP victory, assigning them a 66.4% win probability compared to Moreirense's 14.0%, with a 19.6% chance of a draw. Sporting CP, boasting a team strength rate of 0.867 compared to Moreirense's 0.461, enter the match as clear favorites.
Sporting's recent form has been strong, with four wins in their last five games. Their attacking prowess is largely attributed to the dazzling skills of their star forward, Viktor Gyökeres, whose pace and clinical finishing make him a constant threat. In midfield, Hidemasa Morita dictates the tempo with his accurate passing and tireless work rate.
However, Moreirense will be looking to defy the odds. While their recent form has been mixed, they are capable of causing an upset, as evidenced by their previous win against Sporting CP in December 2024. The last head-to-head games shows Sporting CP with more victories. Sporting CP recent victories should be considered when betting.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
Recent Matches before the game
Sporting CP
W D W W W
Moreirense
L W D W D