Sporting CP vs Moreirense Tips & Preview - Champions to pass stern home test

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Sporting CP have won 4 of 5 league games & are favorites at home.
Moreirense tied with Sporting on points, but struggle in this matchup.
Expect over 2.5 goals; Suarez likely to score again for Sporting.

Sporting CP vs Moreirense

Sporting CP host Moreirense in a Monday night Liga Portugal fixture, with both teams looking to maintain their fine starts to the season.

The visitors have looked solid this term, but often struggle against the champions. The hosts are coming off an impressive win in Europe and will be confident of claiming the upper hand in this one.

Sporting CP News

It has been a decent start to Sporting CP’s title defense, having won four of their opening five Liga Portugal matches. However, they are currently six points behind leaders Porto, who have played a game more, and will be keen to maintain their pursuit.

Sporting CP claimed a 2-1 victory at Famalicao last time out in Liga Portugal, with Luis Suarez scoring the winner. Rui Borges' team followed that up with a fine performance in the UEFA Champions League, easing to a 4-1 win over Kairat Almaty in match-day one.

Signed as a replacement for Viktor Gyokeres, Suarez has settled quickly, scoring three times in five league matches. Sporting's overall attack has been solid this season, and their last five matches have produced over 2.5 goals, while they have also won the first half in four of their last six matches.

Moreirense News

Moreirense have been the surprise team in Liga Portugal this season, having won four of their opening five matches. They are currently level on points with Sporting and above the likes of Benfica and Braga in the table.

Vasco Costa's team travel to Lisbon off the back of a 3-1 home victory over Rio Ave last time out in Liga Portugal. However, they were beaten 2-0 at Gil Vicente in their previous away fixture in the league.

Like the hosts, Moreirense often adopt an open style of play and have looked sharp going forward this season. They have scored in four of their five matches so far.

Head to Head

Sporting CP have nine wins and two draws, while Moreirense have only been victorious once in the last 12 matches. The Champions claimed a 3-1 victory in the last home meeting.

Verdict

Sporting v Moreirense

Moreirense are enjoying a fine start to the season, but seem to always come unstuck against Sporting CP. The Champions have won the first half in four of their last six matches and could be set for a repeat.

Having earned a win and over 2.5 goals in four of their last five matches, Sporting CP are likely to produce a similar result. Suarez has caught the eye in his debut campaign and is expected to score his fourth league goal of the season.

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