Famalicão
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Famalicão vs Sporting CP Predictions, Picks & Odds – 13/09/2026
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Famalicão remain stuck in 14th place after a winless start to the Liga Portugal season, collecting three draws and two defeats from their opening five fixtures. Carlos Carvalhal's side showed resilience in their most recent outing, a 2-2 draw with Estrela da Amadora where Georgios Koutsias struck twice, but defensive fragility continues to undermine any progress. The Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho faithful are growing restless, and a first league victory feels overdue.
Sporting CP sit third in the table, just two points behind leaders Porto, and carry serious momentum into this fixture. Rui Borges's men are unbeaten in their last ten Liga Portugal outings, winning seven of those. A commanding 3-1 Champions League triumph over Galatasaray in midweek, featuring goals from Geny Catamo, Luis Suárez, and Rodrigo Zalazar, underlined their quality. Consecutive league clean sheets have further strengthened confidence in a resolute backline.
Sporting CP's away win at 1.47 stands as the cornerstone of this selection. The visitors have won four of their last five league matches, sitting third and just two points off leaders Porto. Their midweek Champions League triumph over Galatasaray underlined their attacking depth, with Luis Suárez now on five goals in four appearances. Famalicão, by contrast, have not managed a single victory this term.
The head-to-head record is staggering: Sporting have won the last ten meetings between these sides. Carlos Carvalhal's men showed spirit in their recent draw against Estrela da Amadora, but resilience alone will not bridge the quality gap. Sporting have kept consecutive clean sheets in the league, and with Ivan Fresneda expected back at right-back, their defensive structure looks settled.
Over 2.5 goals at 1.75 also merits attention. Sporting's recent results have featured plenty of goals, and Famalicão's defensive frailties could be exposed by Suárez and the in-form Geny Catamo. Both teams to score at 1.82 is worth considering too, given Georgios Koutsias scored twice in Famalicão's last outing. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Famalicão vs Sporting CP
- Sporting unbeaten in last ten head-to-heads
- Famalicão winless through five league matches
- Suárez scored five in four appearances
Form & Statistics: Famalicão vs Sporting CP
Famalicão
Recent form
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Sporting CP
Recent form
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Lineups: Famalicão vs Sporting CP
Famalicão
Starters
- 1 Lazar Carevic
- 2 Rodrigo Pinheiro
- 3 Léo Realpe
- 4 Finn van Breemen
- 5 Pedro Bondo
- 6 Marcos Peña
- 7 Paulo Moreira
- 8 Roméo Beney
- 9 Mathias de Amorim
- 10 Gil Dias
- 11 Georgios Koutsias
Bench
- Zlobin
- Garcia
- Meyer
- Abubakar
- Santos
- Aranda
- Rofino
- Szucs
- Jangéal
- Salas
- Colombo
Absent
- Sorriso (Injury (sidelined for third consecutive match after injury against Moreirense))
- Tom van de Looi (Injury (missed previous two games))
Sporting CP
Starters
- 1 Silva
- 2 Fresneda
- 3 Debast
- 4 Inácio
- 5 Araújo
- 6 Altimira
- 7 Doumbia
- 8 Catamo
- 9 Zalazar
- 10 Suárez
Bench
- Andersen
- Ioannidis
- Nel
- Vagiannidis
- Irankunda
- Lima
- Derry
- Pereira
- Guilherme
- Dias
- Quaresma
- Felicíssimo
Absent
- Pedro Gonçalves (injury)
- Jeremiah St. Juste (injury)
- Nuno Santos (Muscle injury)
- João Simões (Foot injury)
- Ibrahima Ba (Knock (missed last two matches))
- Salvador Blopa (Injury)
- Moncef Zekri (Injury)
Low confidence
Both sides line up in a 4-2-3-1 mirror, though Famalicão's selection carries less certainty, drawn from a handful of sources and adjusted for a late injury, while Sporting CP's probable XI rests on firmer, more consistent reporting. That confidence gap is worth keeping in mind when reading the home side's shape.
Tactically, the symmetry sets up a fascinating midfield contest, with Sporting's double pivot of Altimira and Doumbia expected to dictate tempo against Famalicão's own two-man base. Gonçalves operating in the number ten role gives the visitors a creative focal point, and Famalicão will need Gil Dias to press high and disrupt Sporting's build-up rhythm.
Famalicão vs Sporting CP: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
How to Watch Famalicão vs Sporting CP Match?
What time is Famalicão vs Sporting CP?
Famalicão host Sporting CP on 13 September 2026, with kickoff at 20:30 local time.
Where is Famalicão vs Sporting CP being played?
This match takes place at the Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho in Famalicão.
How Can I Watch Famalicão vs Sporting CP on TV and Live Stream?
Famalicão vs Sporting CP will be broadcast on Sport TV in Portugal. Check local listings for Indian availability.