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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.

Sporting CP, an esteemed football team established back in 1906, make their home at the well-trodden Estádio José Alvalade in Portugal. It's in this very arena they continue to develop a blooming legacy.

Strengthened by a robust roster of 32 players whose average age doesn't surpass the 23-year mark, the potential this young squadron holds is truly staggering. The value they bring to the green side of Lisbon has been estimated at a cool £379m by Transfermarkt, serving as proof that Sporting CP is more than just a steppingstone for young talent, it's a golden gateway.

Sporting CP has thrown their hat into the ring for a trio of competitions this season, each holding its unique challenges. They've had an impressive run in the Liga Portugal, clutching onto a well-earned 2nd place. They've angled their way to the Final of the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, a thrilling testament to their mettle. And they're taking a bold stride into the international realm with the Champions League where they're standing tall in the League Phase. It's, without doubt, an exhilarating time to be a Sporting CP supporter.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 4 December 2025. Send feedback

Sporting CP stats

Check out all of the statistics about Sporting CP.

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
£379m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

W
W
W
D
W
W

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

Sporting CP
Sporting CP
4 - 0
Estrela Amadora
Estrela Amadora
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
3 - 0
Club Brugge
Club Brugge
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
1 - 2
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Juventus
Juventus
1 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2 - 0
Alverca
Alverca
Tondela
Tondela
0 - 3
Sporting CP
Sporting CP

Sporting CP have better recent form than Celtic, who have five wins 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 12 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
Round 12
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
W
W
D
W
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
4 - 0
Estrela Amadora
Estrela Amadora
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
1 - 2
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2 - 0
Alverca
Alverca
Tondela
Tondela
0 - 3
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
1 - 1
SC Braga
SC Braga
Estoril
Estoril
0 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP

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 four wins and two losses in their last six domestic league matches.

Home

W
W
D
W
L
W
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
Sporting CP
3 - 0
Moreirense
Moreirense
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
1 - 2
Porto
Porto
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
6 - 0
Arouca
Arouca

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 five wins and one draw in their last six league matches at home.

Away

W
W
W
W
W
W
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
1 - 2
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Tondela
Tondela
0 - 3
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
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

Sporting CP, with six wins, 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
2.8
Home
2.3
Away
⚽️ Goals conceded
0.5
Home
0.5
Away

On average, Sporting CP score 2.55 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 2.8 goals per game, which is more than Celtic's 2.5 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 1.1 averaged by Celtic.

In defence, Sporting CP have conceded an average of 0.5 goals per game this season, which is fewer than the 0.65 goals per game let in by Celtic. At home, Sporting CP have conceded an average of 0.5 goals per game, which is more than the 0.3 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 fewer than the 1 goals conceded by Celtic in away matches.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored
44m
Home
30m
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal conceded
79m
Home
8m
Away

Against Liga Portugal opposition, Sporting CP tend to score within 37 minutes, which is 5 minutes faster than it takes Celtic to score against teams in the Scottish Premiership. At home, Sporting CP usually score with around 44 minutes on the clock, while Celtic score around 4 minutes faster at Celtic Park. Away from home, Sporting CP tend to score by around 30 minutes, which is about 13 minutes quicker than Celtic.

On average, Sporting CP keep the ball out of their own net until around 44 minutes, which is 3 more than Celtic, who only manage to keep a clean sheet until 41 minutes in. At home, Sporting CP tend to concede with around 79 minutes on the clock. Celtic concede 39 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 30 minutes, which is faster than Celtic by about 33 minutes

🟨 Yellow cards
1.8
Home
2.2
Away
🟥 Red cards
Home
0.2
Away
🤩 Biggest victory
6-0
Home
4-1
Away
🫣 Biggest defeat
2-1
Home
Away
⛳ Corners awarded
5.5
Home
10.4
Away
⛳ Corners conceded
2.3
Home
2.4
Away

Top scorers

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

Player
Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez
⚽️ Goals
11
⚽️ Goals
8
⚽️ Goals
6
⚽️ Goals
3
Player
Alisson 'Alisson Santos' de Almeida Santos
Alisson 'Alisson Santos' de Almeida Santos
⚽️ Goals
2
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
Fotis Ioannidis
Fotis Ioannidis
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
Ricardo Luís 'Ricardo Mangas' Chaby Mangas
Ricardo Luís 'Ricardo Mangas' Chaby Mangas
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ 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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11-20 mins
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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
⏱️ Time
51-60 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ 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
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Against
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