Famalicão
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Famalicão vs Sporting CP Predictions, Picks & Odds – 13/09/2026
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Famalicão remain winless in the league this season and sit 14th in the table, perilously close to the relegation zone. Carlos Carvalhal's side have drawn twice and lost twice in their last four outings, showing a lack of cutting edge that has defined their campaign so far. Their most recent result, a 2-2 draw with Estrela da Amadora where Georgios Koutsias netted both goals, offered some encouragement but still underlined defensive frailties.
Sporting CP arrive at the Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho in formidable shape, boasting four consecutive league victories and sitting third, just two points behind leaders Porto. Their confidence is sky-high after a stunning 3-1 Champions League comeback against Galatasaray in midweek, with Geny Catamo, Luis Suárez, and Rodrigo Zalazar all finding the net. Iván Fresneda is expected to return at right-back, adding further depth to an already potent squad.
Sporting CP's away win at 1.57 is the standout selection here. Four consecutive league victories, a midweek Champions League comeback against Galatasaray, and a ten-game winning streak over Famalicão across all competitions make this pick straightforward. Sporting have scored three goals in each of their last two visits to this venue, underlining their attacking potency on the road.
Famalicão's form tells a grim story: no wins, two draws, and three defeats from their last five league outings. Carlos Carvalhal's side have been conceding freely, and while Georgios Koutsias grabbed a brace last time out, defensive frailties persist. Sporting generate an expected goals figure of 1.92 per match, which should exploit those weaknesses consistently.
The over 2.5 goals market at N/A also appeals strongly. Recent head-to-head meetings have produced scorelines of 3-1 and 3-0 at this ground, and Sporting's attacking depth, boosted by the likes of Geny Catamo and Luis Suarez, points toward another high-scoring affair. Both teams to score at 1.05 carries value too, given Famalicão's ability to find the net sporadically. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Famalicão vs Sporting CP
- Sporting CP unbeaten in four straight wins
- Famalicão winless across five league matches
- Sporting outscored Famalicão in all four H2H meetings
Form & Statistics: Famalicão vs Sporting CP
Famalicão
Recent form
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Sporting CP
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Lineups: Famalicão vs Sporting CP
Famalicão
Starters
- 1 Lazar Carevic
- 2 Rodrigo Pinheiro
- 3 Finn van Breemen
- 4 Léo Realpe
- 5 Pedro Bondo
- 6 Mathias de Amorim
- 7 Marcos Peña
- 8 Roméo Beney
- 9 Paulo Moreira
- 10 Georgios Koutsias
- 11 Umar Abubakar
Bench
- Ivan Zlobin
- Gustavo Garcia
- Meyer
- Óscar Aranda
- Gil Dias
- Szucs
- Jangéal
- Salas
- Colombo
Absent
- Sorriso (injury (sidelined for a third consecutive match after picking up an injury against Moreirense))
- Tom van de Looi (injury (sidelined after missing the last two outings))
Sporting CP
Starters
- 1 Rui Silva
- 2 Iván Fresneda
- 3 Ousmane Diomande
- 4 Gonçalo Inácio
- 5 Maxi Araújo
- 6 Sergi Altimira
- 7 Issa Doumbia
- 8 Geny Catamo
- 9 Rodrigo Zalazar
- 10 Flávio Gonçalves
- 11 Luis Suárez
Bench
- Franco Israel
- Eduardo Quaresma
- Ricardo Esgaio
- Hidemasa Morita
- Daniel Bragança
- Marcus Edwards
- Viktor Gyökeres
- Paulinho
- Derry
Absent
- Pedro Gonçalves (injury)
- Jeremiah St. Juste (injury)
- Nuno Santos (muscle injury)
- Joao Simoes (foot injury)
- Moncef Zekri (leg injury)
Medium confidence
A mirror of formations sets the stage here: both sides line up in a 4-2-3-1, meaning the tactical battle will be decided in the details. Sporting CP's double pivot shields a creative trio behind Luis Suárez, while Famalicão's compact mid-block will look to disrupt that rhythm from the first whistle.
For the hosts, Georgios Koutsias carries the creative burden in the number ten role, tasked with linking play and unlocking a Sporting defensive line that has looked increasingly assured. Both probable lineups come from multiple credible outlets, so the tactical picture is clear on either side heading into this Liga Portugal round-six clash.
Famalicão vs Sporting CP: Head-to-Head
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What time is Famalicão vs Sporting CP?
Famalicão host Sporting CP on Saturday, 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, home ground of Famalicão.
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