Watch match free online Moreirense vs. Sporting Lisbon - prediction and lineups

The Primeira Liga clash between Moreirense and Sporting Lisbon on December 5, 2024, presents an intriguing clash of two teams with contrasting recent performances. Moreirense remains unbeaten at home this season, while Sporting Lisbon seeks to rebound from consecutive losses that have raised questions about their current form and managerial decisions. Historically, Sporting has dominated this fixture, which adds pressure on Moreirense to harness their home advantage effectively .

The Green and Whites are three points clear after 12 league matches. They  lost their 100% record at the weekend, losing 1-0 at home to Santa Clara. That followed their midweek home Champions League defeat by Arsenal.

Has the change in coach affected them?  Sporting now travel to Moreirense and have so far won all six of their away league games with 24 goals scored and just three conceded. All of them have had over 2.5 goals scored.

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Moreirense are seven points behind the top four. They fought back from 2-0 down at Rio Ave at the weekend only to lose to a 94th minute winner. That was their second successive league game ending 3-2 after a home win by that scoreline against Gil Vicente after trailing 2-0.

Moreirense had a frustrating trip to Vila do Conde last weekend as they were able to level things after a 2-goal deficit only to concede a late goal that kept them from bringing something home. Back at Moreira de Cónegos they will look to react against last year' champions.

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Moreirense possible starting lineup: Kewin; Pinto, Marcelo, Ponck, Frimpong; Tavares, Ismael; Asue, Martins, Antonisse; Schettine

Sporting Lisbon possible starting lineup: Kovacevic; Debast, Diomande, Reis; Quenda, Hjulmand, Braganca, Catamo; Trincao, Edwards; Gyokeres

Sporting are going through a tough process of change following the departure of Rúben Amorim. Last week the lions lost their first league game of the season at home to Santa Clara just a few days after being thrashed by Arsenal.

Moreirense are a very difficult team to beat at home, as shown by their win over FC Porto in the Portuguese Cup and their draw against Benfica in the league. Sporting will have a tough test ahead of them and, given their form, it wouldn't be completely unexpected if they dropped points on Thursday.

Analyses suggest a potential victory for Sporting Lisbon, with predictions favoring a scoreline of 2-0 in their favor . Despite their recent struggles, Sporting leads the league with a robust offensive and defensive record. Conversely, Moreirense's head-to-head statistics against Sporting are unfavorable; they have not won against them in several encounters. The match promises to be competitive as both teams aim for crucial points in the league standings.

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