Sporting and Porto face each other on Tuesday 03.03.2026, at 20:45 (UK Time), in a Taça de Portugal 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Sporting's home ground, the Estádio José Alvalade (Alvalade).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Futebol Clube do Porto, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Sporting Clube de Portugal vs Futebol Clube do Porto
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Sporting preview
Sporting heads into the match with the following record in the Taça de Portugal: in 4 matches, Sporting Clube de Portugal secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Lions's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 28 victories so far.
Sporting has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 91 goals, of which 12 were scored in the Taça de Portugal, resulting in an average of 3 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Luis Suárez, who has found the back of the net 22 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Francisco Trincão has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, Sporting has conceded 6 goals in the Taça de Portugal (an average of 1.5 per game) and 30 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.81 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Porto preview
Porto comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Taça de Portugal. They have secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 30 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses.
Futebol Clube do Porto's attack has been highly effective, scoring 72 goals during this period. Of that total, 12 were netted in the Taça de Portugal, with an average of 3 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.
The Dragons's offensive system is led by Samu Omorodion, the team's top scorer this season. The spanish forward has found the back of the net 13 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Alberto Oliveira Baio. The defender has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.25 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 16 goals in 36 matches, averaging 0.44 per match.
Head to head: Sporting vs Porto
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Sporting
Portugal - Taça de Portugal
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 4.5 | 4 | 5 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
3.09 | 3.01 | 3.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.14 | 0.93 | 1.35 |
Porto
Portugal - Taça de Portugal
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D L |
2 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W L D W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 2.67 | 4 |
| Conceded | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 67% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.97 | 2.09 | 1.61 |
|
xGA
|
0.87 | 1 | 0.48 |
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