The Primeira Liga match between Moreirense and Sporting Lisbon will take place at Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas on Tuesday at 1:45 am IST.
In the last game of Primeira Liga’s 22nd round, Moreirense will host Sporting Lisbon on Monday night. Moreirense, newly promoted to the top flight, is currently in sixth place in the league standings, showing impressive performance. On the other hand, Sporting Lisbon, considered title contenders, are in second place and have a game to play, giving them a chance to catch up with league leaders Benfica.
Moreirense is having a fantastic season so far in 2023-24, with 10 wins, five draws, and six losses in 21 games. They are in contention for European qualification spots. They’ve had impressive results, including drawing against Benfica, beating Vitoria de Guimaraes and Rio Ave, and scoring multiple goals in matches, gaining new supporters. In their last game, they defeated Chaves 1-0, narrowing the gap to the top five teams. Moreirense has been strong at home, winning three out of their last four matches, with only one loss to Casa Pia. However, they struggled against Sporting Lisbon in the previous meeting, losing 3-0.
Sporting Lisbon faces a tough away match in gameweek 22 of the Primeira Liga, unlike the other top teams. They have an impressive record against Moreirense, being unbeaten in 15 matches since April 2015. Sporting is in excellent form under coach Ruben Amorim, coming off big wins against Braga and Young Boys. They’ve won seven league games in a row, scoring 30 goals, including an 8-0 win against Casa Pia. Moreirense would need an exceptional performance to stop Sporting’s title chase, as they aim for their 20th top-flight title.
Moreirense probable starting lineup: Kewin, Pinto, Maracas, Marcelo, Frimpong, Ofori, Franco, Antonisse, Alanzinho, Madson, Asue
Sporting Lisbon probable starting lineup: Adan, Quaresma, Reis, Inacio, Esgaio, Hjulmand, Pote, Santos, Braganca, Edwards, Gyokeres
Moreirense
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Chaves | 1-0 (W) |
| Braga | 0-1 (L) |
| Famalicao | 1-0 (W) |
| FC Porto | 0-5 (L) |
| Estoril | 3-1 (W) |
Sporting Lisbon
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Young Boys | 3-1 (W) |
| Braga | 5-0 (W) |
| Leiria | 3-0 (W) |
| Casa Pia | 8-0 (W) |
| Braga | 0-1 (L) |
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Sporting Lisbon beat Moreirense | 3-0 |
| Sporting Lisbon beat Moreirense | 2-0 |
| Sporting Lisbon beat Moreirense | 1-0 |
| Sporting Lisbon draw Moreirense | 1-1 |
| Sporting Lisbon beat Moreirense | 2-1 |
The Primeira Liga match between Moreirense and Sporting Lisbon will take place at Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas on Tuesday at 1:45 am IST.
| Moreirense vs Sporting Lisbon | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | February 20 |
| Venue | Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 9:15 pm (Monday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:45 am (Tuesday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via GOLTV Play, Triller TV+ while those in Portugal can watch the match live via RTP África, Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV1.
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