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Sporting CP

Sporting CP

Sporting CP were founded in 1906 and play their home games at Estádio José Alvalade in Portugal.

At the heart of Portuguese football is Sporting CP. This sporting powerhouse came into existence in 1906 and from then, the club's hallowed turf has been the Estádio José Alvalade. A battlefield that has nurtured many a footballing legend and away from the kingdom of the Brits.

Look at them now, and you're greeted by a star-studded galaxy consisting of 31 footballing talents. Not just remarkable by quantity, but impressive also in their potential; the average age stands proudly at 23. Youthful exuberance lighting up football nights. Backing up this youthful zest is a hefty market value. From scribbles on local news stands to clicks on global websites, everyone agrees that the club is worth a cool £392m. This hefty estimate is according to Transfermarkt, mind you.

Sporting CP isn't merely a club of old glory and rich history; they are very much a club for the here and now. This season's performance is testament to their current form and resilience - competing on three fronts and standing tall in all. The Liga Portugal sees them sitting pretty in 2nd place. Not resting on their domestic laurels, they've advanced all the way to the final of the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. And not stopping at that, they've crossed swords with Europe's finest in the Champions League to reach the Last 16. Surely, a season of dreams thus far.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 1 February 2026. Send feedback

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1906
Founded
Rui Borges (age 44)
Manager
Frederico Varandas
Chair
Leões
Nickname
Estádio José Alvalade
Stadium
52,095
Capacity
Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, Apartado 4120, 1501-806 Lisboa, Portugal
Address
sporting.pt
Website
£392m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

W
W
W
W
D
W

In recent matches, Sporting CP have recorded five wins and one draw.

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao
2 - 3
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Arouca
Arouca
1 - 2
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2 - 1
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
3 - 0
Casa Pia
Casa Pia
Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente
1 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
4 - 0
Rio Ave
Rio Ave

Sporting CP have better recent form than Celtic, who have four wins and two draws in their last six games.

League position analysis

Track the position of Sporting CP over time in Portugal‘s Liga Portugal during season 2025 - 2026. After 19 games, Sporting CP are placed second in the league.

Round 1
1st
Round 2
1st
Round 3
1st
Round 4
3rd
Round 5
2nd
Round 6
2nd
Round 7
2nd
Round 8
2nd
Round 9
2nd
Round 10
2nd
Round 11
2nd
Round 12
2nd
Round 13
2nd
Round 14
2nd
Round 15
2nd
Round 16
2nd
Round 17
2nd
Round 18
2nd
Round 19
Round 19
2nd

League form

Track the performance of Sporting CP in Portugal‘s Liga Portugal over their last six matches, home and away.

Overall

W
W
D
W
W
W
Arouca
Arouca
1 - 2
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
3 - 0
Casa Pia
Casa Pia
Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente
1 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
4 - 0
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Vitoria SC
Vitoria SC
1 - 4
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
6 - 0
AVS
AVS

Sporting CP, with five wins and one draw, have better overall form in Portugal’s Liga Portugal, compared with how Celtic are doing in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have three wins, one draw and two losses in their last six domestic league matches.

Home

W
W
W
W
W
D
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
3 - 0
Casa Pia
Casa Pia
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
4 - 0
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
6 - 0
AVS
AVS
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
4 - 0
Estrela Amadora
Estrela Amadora
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2 - 0
Alverca
Alverca
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
1 - 1
SC Braga
SC Braga

Sporting CP, with five wins and one draw, have better home form in Portugal’s Liga Portugal than Celtic have in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have four wins and two losses in their last six league matches at home.

Away

W
D
W
D
W
W
Arouca
Arouca
1 - 2
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente
1 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Vitoria SC
Vitoria SC
1 - 4
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Benfica
Benfica
1 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
1 - 2
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Tondela
Tondela
0 - 3
Sporting CP
Sporting CP

Sporting CP, with four wins and two draws, have better away form in Portugal’s Liga Portugal, compared with how Celtic are faring in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have three wins, one draw and two losses in their last six away games in the league.

Average statistics

Check out these per game stats for Sporting CP in their domestic league season 2025 - 2026.

⚽️ Goals scored
3.3
Home
2.2
Away
⚽️ Goals conceded
0.3
Home
0.7
Away

On average, Sporting CP score 2.75 goals per game, which is more than the 1.8 goals scored per game by Celtic this season. At home, Sporting CP have scored an average of 3.3 goals per game, which is more than Celtic's 2.3 goals per match at Celtic Park. Away from home, Sporting CP have scored an average of 2.2 goals per game, which is more than the 1.3 averaged by Celtic.

In defence, Sporting CP have conceded an average of 0.5 goals per game this season, which is fewer than the 1 goals per game let in by Celtic. At home, Sporting CP have conceded an average of 0.3 goals per game, which is fewer than the 0.7 goals scored by league opponents at Celtic Park. Away from home, Sporting CP have conceded an average of 0.7 goals per game, which is fewer than the 1.3 goals conceded by Celtic in away matches.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored
41m
Home
30m
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal conceded
79m
Home
34m
Away

Against Liga Portugal opposition, Sporting CP tend to score within 36 minutes, which is about the same as the time it takes Celtic to score their first goal in the Scottish Premiership. At home, Sporting CP usually score with around 41 minutes on the clock, while Celtic score around 2 minutes faster at Celtic Park. Away from home, Sporting CP tend to score by around 30 minutes, which is about 2 minutes quicker than Celtic.

On average, Sporting CP keep the ball out of their own net until around 57 minutes, which is 13 more than Celtic, who only manage to keep a clean sheet until 44 minutes in. At home, Sporting CP tend to concede with around 79 minutes on the clock. Celtic concede 27 minutes earlier against Scottish Premiership opposition, conceding a goal by around 52 minutes at Celtic Park. Away from home, Sporting CP tend to concede by around 30 minutes, which is faster than Celtic by about 2 minutes

🟨 Yellow cards
1.4
Home
3.1
Away
🟥 Red cards
Home
0.3
Away
🤩 Biggest victory
6-0
Home
4-1
Away
🫣 Biggest defeat
2-1
Home
Away
⛳ Corners awarded
5.9
Home
8.1
Away
⛳ Corners conceded
2.4
Home
3.2
Away

Top scorers

Top scorers for Sporting CP in the league season 2025 - 2026.

Player
Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez
⚽️ Goals
21
⚽️ Goals
9
⚽️ Goals
8
Player
⚽️ Goals
5
Player
⚽️ Goals
5
Player
Alisson 'Alisson Santos' de Almeida Santos
Alisson 'Alisson Santos' de Almeida Santos
⚽️ Goals
3
Player
Fotis Ioannidis
Fotis Ioannidis
⚽️ Goals
3
⚽️ Goals
3
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
Ricardo Luís 'Ricardo Mangas' Chaby Mangas
Ricardo Luís 'Ricardo Mangas' Chaby Mangas
⚽️ Goals
2
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1

Time of first goal

Time of first goal scored for and against Sporting CP in their previous 20 games.

⏱️ Time
0-10 mins
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Against
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⏱️ Time
11-20 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
21-30 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
31-40 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
41-50 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
51-60 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
61-70 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
71-80 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
81-90 mins
For
Against
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