Estrela Amadora is set to face Sporting CP at Estadio Jose Gomes in a Liga Portugal match. The kick-off is scheduled for 22:30 on Saturday, 8 August 2026. This fixture marks a meeting between two sides with differing recent forms.
In their last outing, Estrela Amadora secured a 2-2 draw against Braga at Estadio Municipal de Braga. During that match, the team, referred to as the Tricolores, maintained 26% possession and registered four shots on target. Stefan Lekovic was responsible for the goals scored in that game.
Sporting CP comes into this match following a 3-0 home victory over Gil Vicente at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The side, managed by Rui Borges, recorded 62% possession and had five shots on goal. Eduardo Quaresma, Luis Suarez, and Morten Hjulmand were all on the scoresheet for Sporting CP.
Team Form and Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Sporting CP has maintained a strong record against Estrela Amadora. In their most recent encounter at Estadio Jose Gomes, Sporting CP claimed a 1-0 away win. Across the previous six matches involving these two teams, Sporting CP has emerged victorious every time.
Estrela Amadora‘s recent performance includes one win, six losses, and three draws. The team has averaged 1.2 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. Their average possession stands at 43.5%, with 351.3 passes and 3.1 corners per match. Opponents have scored an average of 1.5 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 13.6 attempts, and 6.5 corners against them.
For Sporting CP, their record shows six wins, one loss, and three draws. They have averaged 6.3 shots on goal, 16.0 attempts, and 2.7 goals per game. The Lions have maintained an average of 61.8% possession, 556.5 passes, 5.8 corners awarded, and 4.4 corners against. They have conceded an average of 1.2 goals from 10.4 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.
Player Statistics and Lineups
For Estrela Amadora, Jovane Cabral and Rodrigo Pinho are the leading goal scorers with three goals each, while Stefan Lekovic has scored two goals. Abraham Marcus has provided the most assists with two, and goalkeeper Renan Ribeiro has recorded two clean sheets.
Sporting CP‘s top scorer is Luis Suarez with six goals, followed by Daniel Braganca and Pedro Goncalves, both with three goals. Pedro Goncalves and Hidemasa Morita have each contributed three assists, and Rui Silva has achieved two clean sheets in the last ten games.
The confirmed lineup for Estrela Amadora is expected to be a 4-3-3 formation, led by Patrick. The players include Leonardo Linck (GK), Max Scholze, Luan Patrick, Bernardo Schappo, Rafa Soares, Santiago Serra, Eddy Doue, Abraham Marcus, Lovro Zvonarek, Ianis Stoica, and Leandro Antonetti. The team is coached by Pepa.
Sporting CP is set to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, led by Inacio. The team is managed by Rui Borges.
Match Expectations
Estrela Amadora has not secured a victory at Estadio Jose Gomes in their last three home matches. In their previous ten home matches, the Tricolores have recorded two wins, four losses, and four draws. During these games, they have averaged goals scored and goals conceded per game.
Sporting CP has maintained an unbeaten record in their last ten away matches, securing six victories and four draws. On average, they have scored 2.30 goals and conceded 0.90 goals per away game in this period. The previous three head-to-head meetings at Estadio Jose Gomes have all resulted in wins for Sporting CP.
The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 8 August 2026.
Source: sportsgambler.com
