Moreirense vs Sporting CP Prediction & Betting Tips (21 February)

Moreirense welcome Sporting CP to Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas in a clash that feels like a measuring stick for both sides. The hosts have quietly put together a respectable campaign, hovering around mid-table with roughly thirty points and showing they can trouble anyone at home when their pressing clicks. Over the past two months they have mixed results, but also plenty of resilience, and this match arrives at a moment when confidence and concentration will both need to be at their peak against one of the league’s title contenders.

Recent weeks have underlined the streaky nature of Moreirense’s form. A narrow 1-2 home defeat against Gil Vicente in early February exposed some defensive gaps, while January brought a demanding run featuring Vitória Guimarães, Santa Clara and Alverca, matches that tested their depth and game management over ninety minutes. Even in setbacks, though, Rui Borges’ side have shown good structure between the lines and a willingness to build from the back. Those habits will be vital here, because any cheap turnovers against Sporting CP’s aggressive press could quickly tilt the balance away from the home crowd’s hopes.

Sporting CP, meanwhile, arrive in Moreira de Cónegos looking every bit like a team chasing the Liga Portugal crown. With seventeen wins and just a single league defeat so far, they have pieced together an impressive run over the last couple of months, including an unbeaten sequence highlighted by strong performances against Vitória Guimarães, Gil Vicente and Rio Ave. The pattern has been familiar: sustained pressure, waves of attacks from wide areas and a back line that, while occasionally stretched, usually bends without breaking. That blend of control and cutting edge is exactly why many see them as clear favourites in this fixture.

All of this sets the stage for a match where Moreirense will likely lean on compact defending and quick counters, while Sporting CP look to impose their usual high tempo and territorial dominance. The visitors’ recent consistency, superior squad depth and habit of turning pressure into goals suggest that, if they score first, the game could open up quickly. Taking into account Sporting’s attacking rhythm and Moreirense’s occasional vulnerability when chasing a result, we are predicting a correct score of 0:3 in favour of Sporting CP, expecting the Lisbon side to pull away decisively as the minutes tick by.

• Summary: Moreirense is going head to head with Sporting CP starting on 21 Feb 2026 at 18:00 UTC at Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas stadium, Moreira de Conegos city, Portugal. The match is a part of the Liga Portugal Betclic .
• Moreirense Feedinco Rating: 6.72
• Sporting CP Feedinco Rating: 7.05