Sporting CP vs Alverca preview

Portugal flag 2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio José Alvalade
Liga Portugal
Sporting CPSCP
3 1
AlvercaALV
Full Time
Round 3 Regular Season
Luis Suárez - 60'
Goal
|
Goal
Figueiredo - 88'

CONTEXT

In a commanding display, Sporting CP defeated Alverca by a score of 3-1 at home. The first half concluded with Sporting leading 1-0, setting the tone for their dominance. With 59 percent possession compared to Alverca's 41 percent, Sporting controlled the game's tempo effectively. Their expected goals stood at 1.73 while Alverca managed only 0.45, reflecting the superiority on the pitch. The match saw no red cards issued to either side, allowing for a full-strength contest throughout. Sporting CP, as the stronger team, lived up to expectations by securing the victory in line with their underlying metrics. This result highlighted their efficiency and structural advantages in the encounter.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Sporting CP recorded a significant 100 percent deviation in performance metrics during the match.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency levels remained in line with expectations for Sporting CP and Alverca.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome aligned with the xG figures of 1.73 for Sporting CP and 0.45 for Alverca.
  • Market alignment: The result proved consistent with pre-match projections for the stronger side.
  • xG expectations: Sporting CP converted opportunities beyond their 1.73 xG to reach three goals.
  • Event impact: Second half scoring events secured the 3-1 result after a 1-0 halftime lead.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards for both teams created no distortion in match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Fabio Verssimo
Fabio Verssimo
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
P. Mota
P. Mota
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
H. Pires Ribeiro
H. Pires Ribeiro
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. Silva Campos Rodrigues
J. Silva Campos Rodrigues
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Sporting CP R. Gomes Borges
R. Gomes Borges
VS
Alverca Sérgio Ferreira
Sérgio Ferreira
2.15
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.08
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vitória Guimarães Rank: 73 W
Estrela Amadora Rank: 64 D
Gil Vicente Rank: 71 W
Rio Ave Rank: 66 W
Vitória Guimarães Rank: 71 W
Tondela Rank: 64 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estrela Amadora Rank: 64 D
Porto Rank: 88 L
Famalicão Rank: 75 L
Estoril Rank: 67 D
Porto Rank: 87 L
Arouca Rank: 71 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
89.14
67.32
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sporting CP
Alverca
Power Score
89.14
67.32
League Position
1
14
Global Rank
15
320

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Sporting CP — Opponent-weighted form score
Alverca — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sporting CP Alverca

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Sporting CP

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Alverca

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Sporting CP ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Alverca
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.15
27.93
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.93
29.15
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Sporting CP +0.11 Efficiency Index
vs
Alverca -0.11 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sporting CP
Alverca
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Sporting CP
vs
Alverca
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sporting CP Alverca
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
10%
19%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.17 vs -0.09
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Sporting CP Alverca
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
19%
10%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.09 vs -0.17
Sporting CP
Alverca
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Sporting CP
vs
Alverca
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Sporting CP Alverca
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Sporting CP 0.34
Alverca 0.34
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sporting CP Alverca
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Sporting CP 0.03
Alverca 0.07
Sporting CP
Alverca
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ALV had peak pressure around 61'.
  • ALV started the game with stronger pressure.
SCP Pressure ALV Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ALV reached the top pressure at 61' (93.38).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sporting CP SCP Home
2 matches
Alverca ALV Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
2
Goals
6
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
6
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
1.97
xG
0.96
0.96
xGA
1.97

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T00:54:00+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio José Alvalade
Capacity
52095
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Fabio Verssimo
Pedro Mota
Hugo André Pires Ribeiro
José Carlos Silva Campos Rodrigues

Statistics

Possession
SCP
58%
ALV
42%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 1
3 Big Chances Created 1
5 Shots 5
44 Dangerous attacks 29
59 Possession 41
3 Corners 4
17 Free kicks 13
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

8 Goal Kicks 7
5 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 27
3 Successful Headers 8
1 Assists 1
16 Dribble Attempts 12
7 Successful Dribbles 4
44 Successful Dribbles Percentage 33

Attacking

97 Attacks 106
2 Big Chances Missed 0
3 Counter Attacks 0

Possession

55 Long Passes 40
611 Passes 414
541 Successful Passes 339
89 Successful Passes Percentage 82
6 Key Passes 9
36 Successful Long Passes 18
65 Successful Long Passes Percentage 45

Defensive

2 Saves 5
20 Tackles 14
14 Interceptions 9
45 Duels Won 38

Build-up

7 Total Crosses 12
1 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
13 Fouls 17

Lineup

Referee : Fabio Verssimo

Starting XI ▼

1
Rui Silva
Rui Silva Goalkeeper
6.71
6
Zeno Debast
Zeno Debast Defender
6.54
72
Eduardo Quaresma
Eduardo Quaresma
Defender75'
6.4
20
Maxi Araújo
Maxi Araújo (C) Defender
7.45
22
Iván Fresneda
Iván Fresneda Defender
7.06
55
Ibrahima Ba
Ibrahima Ba Defender
7.03
5
Sergi Altimira
Sergi Altimira Midfielder
7.55
10
Geny Catamo
Geny Catamo Midfielder
7.27
31
Luís Guilherme
Luís Guilherme
Attacker68'
6.65
17
Rodrigo Zalazar
Rodrigo Zalazar Midfielder
7.08
21
Pedro Lima
Pedro Lima
Midfielder88'
58
Flávio Gonçalves
Flávio Gonçalves Midfielder
6.87
19
Nestory Irankunda
Nestory Irankunda
Attacker68'
6.92
77
Issa Doumbia
Issa Doumbia Midfielder
7.28
97
Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez Attacker
7.01
9
Rafael Nel
Rafael Nel
Attacker75'
6.26
Referee : Fabio Verssimo

Starting XI ▼

31
Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira
Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira Goalkeeper
6.93
4
Yaya Bojang
Yaya Bojang Defender
6.14
12
Isaac James
Isaac James Defender
6.24
14
Steven Baseya
Steven Baseya Defender
6.31
2
Nabil Touaizi
Nabil Touaizi Midfielder
6.41
6
Davy Jean Carl Kamon Gui
Davy Jean Carl Kamon Gui Midfielder
6.01
18
Zakaria Kessary
Zakaria Kessary
Midfielder75'
6.78
35
Rayan Lucas
Rayan Lucas Midfielder
6.43
7
André Vidigal
André Vidigal
Attacker56'
6.14
55
Chissumba
Chissumba Midfielder
6.19
19
Marco Essimi
Marco Essimi
Attacker66'
6.63
9
Vivaldo Semedo
Vivaldo Semedo Attacker
6.37
17
Samy Jr. Merheg
Samy Jr. Merheg
Attacker56'
6.47
22
Figueiredo
Figueiredo (C) Attacker
8.39
25
Ian Luccas
Ian Luccas Attacker
6.64
8
Vasco Moreira
Vasco Moreira
Midfielder75'
7.02

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Pedro Lima → Rodrigo Zalazar
10th Substitution
88'
88'
Event
Figueiredo
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Rafael Nel → Luis Suárez
8th Substitution
75'
Event
Eduardo Quaresma → Zeno Debast
9th Substitution
75'
75'
Event
Zakaria Kessary → Davy Jean Carl Kamon Gui
6th Substitution
75'
Event
Vasco Moreira → Ian Luccas
7th Substitution
74'
Event
Marco Essimi
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Luís Guilherme → Geny Catamo
4th Substitution
68'
Event
Nestory Irankunda → Flávio Gonçalves
5th Substitution
68'
66'
Event
Marco Essimi → Chissumba
3rd Substitution
Event
Luis Suárez
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
60'
56'
Event
Samy Jr. Merheg → Vivaldo Semedo
1st Substitution
56'
Event
André Vidigal → Rayan Lucas
2nd Substitution
Event
Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira
Own Goal / 1st Own Goal
55'
1ST-HALF
39'
Event
Davy Jean Carl Kamon Gui
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Geny Catamo
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
22'
16'
Event
Yaya Bojang
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Maxi Araújo
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
2'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Lima takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Issa Doumbia with his right foot, but it misses the target.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Issa Doumbia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos takes a right-footed shot but misses.
89
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Corner awarded.
88
Attempt Attempt
Issa Doumbia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
88
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos takes a right-footed shot but misses.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos scores to make it 3-1, assisted by Vasco Moreira.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Attempt Attempt
Issa Doumbia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
82
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos takes a right-footed shot but misses.
82
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos scores to make it 3-1, assisted by Vasco Moreira.
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos with his right foot results in a goal.
81
Update Update
Pedro Lima is on, and Rodrigo Zalazar is off.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Attempt Attempt
Issa Doumbia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
75
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos takes a right-footed shot but misses.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Attempt Attempt
Rafael Nel takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
69
Attempt Attempt
Rodrigo Zalazar takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
68
Attempt Attempt
Luis Guilherme Lira dos Santos takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
68
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Marco Essimi receives a yellow card.
68
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Marco Essimi receives a yellow card.
66
Attempt Attempt
Issa Doumbia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
60
Attempt Attempt
Luis Javier Suarez Charris takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Offside.
58
Attempt Attempt
Issa Doumbia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
58
Attempt Attempt
Luis Javier Suarez Charris takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
57
Update Update
Offside.
56
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
56
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
44
Update Update
First half ends with the score at 1-0.
42
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
40
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos with his right foot, but it's saved.
40
Attempt Attempt
Luis Javier Suarez Charris takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
39
Attempt Attempt
Flavio Goncalves takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
36
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Davy Gui.
26
Attempt Attempt
Flavio Goncalves takes a right-footed shot but misses.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yaya Bojang receives a yellow card.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yaya Bojang receives a yellow card.
9
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yaya Bojang receives a yellow card.
7
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yaya Bojang receives a yellow card.
2
Update Update
Offside.
2
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Corner awarded.
1
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Maximiliano Araujo scores with a left-footed shot.

CONCLUSION

Sporting CP's 3-1 victory over Alverca underscored their overall control and ability to finish chances created. The home side maintained a clear edge in possession and expected goals that translated directly into the scoreline. Building from the 1-0 halftime advantage, they added two more goals without reply in the second period. Alverca struggled to generate meaningful threats given their lower xG total and reduced time on the ball. The clean disciplinary record allowed both teams to compete at full capacity until the final whistle. This outcome reinforced Sporting CP's status as the superior side through consistent execution of their game plan across all phases.