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Moreirense will look to capitalize on Sporting Lisbon's struggles since Ruben Amorim's departure, aiming to extend their difficulties in the Primeira Liga as they face the league leaders.

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While Moreirense may have been seen as unlikely to challenge Sporting Lisbon in the past, the recent managerial change in Lisbon gives the Braga-based side renewed confidence ahead of their upcoming encounter. Despite a setback against a revitalized Rio Ave under new manager Petit, Moreirense will be optimistic with the return to home turf before facing the league leaders.

With Sporting’s recent loss at home, Moreirense is one of four clubs yet to lose on their own ground this season, alongside Porto, Benfica, and Rio Ave. The hosts will be hoping to end a 20-match winless run against the reigning champions, having not defeated Sporting in their last encounters.

Sporting’s response to back-to-back losses will be closely watched as they travel to a side they have historically dominated, with four consecutive wins in their previous meetings. However, those victories were under Ruben Amorim's leadership — a 3-0 win, two 2-0 wins, and a 1-0 success.

Saturday's loss at Alvalade was Sporting's first home defeat in Liga since February 2023 (a 1-2 loss to Porto) and their first in the top flight since December 2023 (a 3-2 loss at Vitoria Guimaraes). With their lead at the top now reduced to three points after Porto's win over Casa Pia, the Lions are determined to avoid losing three straight matches, something they haven't done since August 2022. João Pereira will be looking to prevent an undesirable record as Sporting seeks to return to winning ways.


PredictionMoreirense 1-1 Sporting Lisbon


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