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Sporting CP

PortugalPortugalFounded 1906
Rui Gomes Borges
Rui Gomes BorgesManager
Estádio José Alvalade
Home Venue
Estádio José Alvalade
50,466 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

Sporting CP - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Sporting CP's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Sporting CP is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 2nd position with 42 points from 23 matches. The team represents Portugal in this competition.

The team's record of 13 wins from 23 matches represents an exceptional 76.5% win rate, demonstrating dominant form throughout the season. With 47 goals scored and 9 goals conceded, the team achieved a +38 goal difference, highlighting their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. The team averaged 2.04 goals per game, demonstrating strong attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Sporting CP's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 23 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Home Advantage

-7.1%

Minimal home advantage

Points per Game

2.38Home
2.56Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Sporting CP's home advantage is 0.18 points per game, suggesting balanced performance regardless of venue. The team averages 2.38 points at home compared to 2.56 points away.

Sporting CP has accumulated 19 points at home from 8 matches (6W 1D 1L) and 23 points away from 9 matches (7W 2D 0L). This balanced record demonstrates their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue, showing adaptability and mental strength in different environments.

Sporting CP shows remarkable consistency across venues, with the most balanced home-away record - 19 home points and 23 away points - demonstrating their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue. This balanced approach indicates strong mental resilience and tactical adaptability.

Average Goals per Match

3.28

Across 23 matches

Team Goals per Game

2.04

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
1 matches (4.3%)
2-3 goals
14 matches (60.9%)
4-5 goals
6 matches (26.1%)
6+ goals
2 matches (8.7%)

Summary

Across 23 completed matches for Sporting CP, the team's matches average 3.28 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 14 matches (60.9% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 4.3% of matches (1 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 8 times (34.8% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

Sporting CP maintains a competitive balance with 2.04 goals per game on average. This distribution pattern suggests that the team must excel in both attack and defense to succeed, creating unpredictable and engaging matches where tactical decisions play a crucial role in determining outcomes.

Yellow Cards

210.91 per match

Red Cards

10.04 per match

Total Cards

220.96 per match

Total Fouls

1225.30 per match

Cards per Foul

0.180High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Sporting CP has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 22 total cards issued across 23 matches, with 21 yellow cards and 1 red cards. This translates to an average of 0.96 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 95.5% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 0.91 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 4.5% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.04 red cards per match. The team recorded 122 total fouls, averaging 5.30 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Sporting CP reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Attack Efficiency

2.04

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

0.39

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

1.83

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Sporting CP converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 2.04 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 0.39 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Sporting CP leads in points efficiency with 1.83 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Sporting CP's goal difference of +38 reflects a positive attacking efficiency compared to defensive efficiency, indicating strong offensive capabilities.

Incoming
1
Outgoing
4
Spent
€22,000,000
Recouped
€24,000,000

Sporting CP shows a Net seller posture this window: spent €22,000,000 and recouped €24,000,000, for a net of €2,000,000. Incoming moves: 1, outgoing moves: 4.

Fotis Ioannidis
Fotis Ioannidis
Sep 01, 2025
€22,000,000
PanathinaikosPanathinaikos
Sporting CPSporting CP
TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Sporting CP
14€22,000,000€24,000,000+€2,000,000
Porto
68€5,750,000€2,250,000-€3,500,000
Benfica
23€26,750,000€24,500,000-€2,250,000
Gil Vicente
35€750,000€0-€750,000
Sporting Braga
16€0€41,150,000+€41,150,000
Moreirense
62€0€0€0
Vitória Guimarães
010€0€4,900,000+€4,900,000
Famalicão
30€0€0€0
Estoril
32€0€0€0
Rio Ave
93€1,850,000€0-€1,850,000
Alverca
62€750,000€0-€750,000
Estrela Amadora
410€700,000€400,000-€300,000
Nacional
12€0€0€0
Santa Clara
57€0€2,000,000+€2,000,000
Casa Pia
53€170,000€1,000,000+€830,000
Arouca
43€500,000€500,000€0
Tondela
63€0€1,500,000+€1,500,000
AVS
118€0€3,000,000+€3,000,000
Sporting CP
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€46,000,000
Net+€2,000,000
Porto
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€8,000,000
Net-€3,500,000
Benfica
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€51,250,000
Net-€2,250,000
Gil Vicente
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€750,000
Net-€750,000
Sporting Braga
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€41,150,000
Net+€41,150,000
Moreirense
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Vitória Guimarães
Activity (in/out)10
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€4,900,000
Net+€4,900,000
Famalicão
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Estoril
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Rio Ave
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,850,000
Net-€1,850,000
Alverca
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€750,000
Net-€750,000
Estrela Amadora
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,100,000
Net-€300,000
Nacional
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Santa Clara
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,000,000
Net+€2,000,000
Casa Pia
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,170,000
Net+€830,000
Arouca
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,000,000
Net€0
Tondela
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,500,000
Net+€1,500,000
AVS
Activity (in/out)19
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€3,000,000
Net+€3,000,000
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Roger Fernandes
Roger FernandesSporting BragaAl Ittihad
€32,000,000
Conrad Harder
Conrad HarderSporting CPRB Leipzig
€24,000,000
Kerem Aktürkoğlu
Kerem AktürkoğluBenficaFenerbahçe
€22,500,000
Fotis Ioannidis
Fotis IoannidisPanathinaikosSporting CP
€22,000,000
Dodi Lukébakio 
Dodi Lukébakio SevillaBenfica
€20,000,000
Simon Banza
Simon BanzaSporting BragaAl Jazira
€8,500,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Benfica (€26,750,000 outlay), while Sporting Braga leads receipts at €41,150,000. Net leaders are topped by Sporting Braga (+€41,150,000), with the largest deficit at Porto (-€3,500,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Roger Fernandes for €32,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

Summary

Luis Javier Suárez Charris leads Sporting CP's scoring charts with 15 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Francisco António Machado Mota de Castro Trincão has provided the most assists with 6, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Sporting CP, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Summary

This ranking compares Sporting CP's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Sporting CP's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Sporting CP's top scorer Luis Javier Suárez Charris ranks second in the competition with 15 goals, placing among the elite attacking talent in the league.

For assists, Sporting CP's top playmaker Francisco António Machado Mota de Castro Trincão leads the competition with 6 assists, highlighting exceptional creative excellence.

In player ratings, Sporting CP's highest-rated player Pedro António Pereira Gonçalves leads the competition with a 7.8 rating, representing the pinnacle of individual performance in the league.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Sporting CP's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

Sporting CP (2th, 42 pts) hosts Casa Pia (15th, 14 pts) in a fixture where Sporting CP will look to extend their lead at the top.

Sporting CP (2th, 42 pts) visits Arouca (16th, 14 pts) in a fixture where Sporting CP will look to extend their lead at the top.

Sporting CP (2nd) visits Porto (1st) in a crucial title race encounter. This high-stakes encounter between title contenders promises to be a decisive moment in the championship race.

A position battle sees Sporting CP (2th, 42 pts) visit Sporting Braga (5th, 27 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 15 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Sporting CP's season objectives.

Sporting CP (2th, 42 pts) hosts Tondela (17th, 12 pts) in a fixture where Sporting CP will look to extend their lead at the top.

What is Sporting CP's current position?

Sporting CP is currently in position #2 with 42 points from 23 matches.

Who is Sporting CP's top scorer?

Luis Javier Suárez Charris leads Sporting CP with 15 goals this season.

How has Sporting CP performed at home vs away?

Sporting CP has earned 19 points at home and 23 points away. The team performs better away from home.

What is Sporting CP's goal difference?

Sporting CP has a goal difference of +38, having scored 47 goals and conceded 9 goals.

How many clean sheets has Sporting CP kept?

Sporting CP has kept 10 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.43 clean sheets per game.

What is Sporting CP's win rate?

Sporting CP has a win rate of 76.5%, with 13 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses.

Sporting CP is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #2 with 42 points from 23 matches, achieving a record of 13 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses. The team averages 2.04 goals per game with a 76.5% win rate.

Sporting CP has a goal difference of +38, having scored 47 goals and conceded 9 goals.Luis Javier Suárez Charris tops the scoring charts with 15 goals. Francisco António Machado Mota de Castro Trincão leads in assists with 6, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Sporting CP has earned 19 home pointscompared to 23 away points.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 60.9% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Sporting CP vs Arouca, ending 6-0 with 6 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Sporting CP defeated Arouca 6-0 with a 6-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Sporting CP's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Sporting CP's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Portugal, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.