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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.

In the bustling city of Portugal, you'll find a team that goes by the name of Sporting CP. Established in 1906, they take to the pitch at their hallowed ground, Estádio José Alvalade. A team flourishing in history and culture, just as their city.

As of now, Sporting CP boasts a team that has a combined market value of approximately £379m. This is no specious declaration, rather a valuation resulting from a detailed analysis by Transfermarkt.

This season has been no leisurely walk in the park for the vibrant team of 33 players. With an average age of 23, they bring to the field youthful exuberance and a hunger to impress. Their collective efforts have led them into 3 competitive arenas this season.

Over the course of the current season, Sporting CP has left their mark in Liga Portugal, sitting quite comfortably in the 2nd spot at the moment. Although their efforts were not quite enough to grab the top spot in Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, they put up a valiant fight and managed to get all the way to the final. Their participation has also extended to the Champions League, where they have so far been competing in the League Phase.

The story of Sporting CP continues, onto the field and off it, always marching towards the future with hope and ambition.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 6 October 2025. Send feedback

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1906
Founded
Rui Borges (age 44)
Manager
Frederico Varandas
Chair
Leões
Nickname
Estádio José Alvalade
Stadium
50,095
Capacity
Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, Apartado 4120, 1501-806 Lisboa, Portugal
Address
sporting.pt
Website
£379m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

D
L
W
W
W
W

In their last six matches, Sporting CP have recorded four wins, one draw and one loss.

Sporting CP
Sporting CP
1 - 1
SC Braga
SC Braga
Napoli
Napoli
2 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Estoril
Estoril
0 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
3 - 0
Moreirense
Moreirense
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
4 - 1
Kairat
Kairat
Famalicao
Famalicao
1 - 2
Sporting CP
Sporting CP

Sporting CP have better recent form than Celtic, who have three wins, two draws and one loss 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 8 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
Round 8
2nd

League form

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

Overall

D
W
W
W
L
W
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
1 - 1
SC Braga
SC Braga
Estoril
Estoril
0 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
3 - 0
Moreirense
Moreirense
Famalicao
Famalicao
1 - 2
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
1 - 2
Porto
Porto
Nacional
Nacional
1 - 4
Sporting CP
Sporting CP

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

Home

D
W
L
W
W
W
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
1 - 1
SC Braga
SC Braga
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
3 - 0
Moreirense
Moreirense
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
1 - 2
Porto
Porto
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
6 - 0
Arouca
Arouca
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2 - 0
Vitoria SC
Vitoria SC
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2 - 1
Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente

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

Away

W
W
W
W
D
W
Estoril
Estoril
0 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Famalicao
Famalicao
1 - 2
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Nacional
Nacional
1 - 4
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Casa Pia
Casa Pia
0 - 2
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Benfica
Benfica
1 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Boavista
Boavista
0 - 5
Sporting CP
Sporting CP

Sporting CP, with five wins and one draw, have better away form in Portugal’s Liga Portugal, compared with how Celtic are faring in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have four wins and two draws 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
2.8
Home
2.3
Away
⚽️ Goals conceded
0.8
Home
0.5
Away

On average, Sporting CP score 2.55 goals per game, which is more than the 1.55 goals scored per game by Celtic this season. At home, Sporting CP have scored an average of 2.8 goals per game, which is more than Celtic's 1.8 goals per match at Celtic Park. Away from home, Sporting CP have scored an average of 2.3 goals per game, which is more than the 1.3 averaged by Celtic.

In defence, Sporting CP have conceded an average of 0.65 goals per game this season, which is more than the 0.4 goals per game let in by Celtic. At home, Sporting CP have conceded an average of 0.8 goals per game, which is more than the 0.5 goals scored by league opponents at Celtic Park. Away from home, Sporting CP have conceded an average of 0.5 goals per game, which is more than the 0.3 goals conceded by Celtic in away matches.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored
47m
Home
32m
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal conceded
76m
Home
10m
Away

Against Liga Portugal opposition, Sporting CP tend to score within 40 minutes, which is 8 minutes faster than it takes Celtic to score against teams in the Scottish Premiership. At home, Sporting CP usually score with around 47 minutes on the clock. Celtic are slower, waiting another 7 minutes to score at Celtic Park. Away from home, Sporting CP tend to score by around 32 minutes, which is about 10 minutes quicker than Celtic.

On average, Sporting CP keep the ball out of their own net until around 43 minutes. Celtic tend to hold on a further 18 minutes before conceding against Premiership opposition. At home, Sporting CP tend to concede with around 76 minutes on the clock. Celtic concede 36 minutes earlier against Scottish Premiership opposition, conceding a goal by around 40 minutes at Celtic Park. Away from home, Sporting CP tend to concede by around 32 minutes, which is faster than Celtic by about 72 minutes

🟨 Yellow cards
2.3
Home
2
Away
🟥 Red cards
Home
Away
🤩 Biggest victory
6-0
Home
4-1
Away
🫣 Biggest defeat
2-1
Home
Away
⛳ Corners awarded
4.5
Home
10.3
Away
⛳ Corners conceded
3.3
Home
2.7
Away

Top scorers

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

Player
Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez
⚽️ Goals
6
⚽️ Goals
5
⚽️ Goals
5
Player
Ricardo Luís 'Ricardo Mangas' Chaby Mangas
Ricardo Luís 'Ricardo Mangas' Chaby Mangas
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
Alisson 'Alisson Santos' de Almeida Santos
Alisson 'Alisson Santos' de Almeida Santos
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
Fotis Ioannidis
Fotis Ioannidis
⚽️ 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
For
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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
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
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⏱️ Time
61-70 mins
For
Against
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⏱️ Time
71-80 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
81-90 mins
For
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Against
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