Match Report
The table gap was wide: 55 points between Sporting CP (1st, 82 pts) and Farense (16th, 27 pts). Farense ranked 8th in the league on five-round form, well above their 16th table position. In league terms the two rates read 2.59/0.79 for Sporting CP and 0.74/1.35 for Farense (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.28.
Across 6 recorded meetings, Sporting CP have 6 wins to Farense's 0, with 0 draws, at 3.83 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 67% of the meetings.
Estádio José Alvalade staged the fixture, a ground that holds 50,466. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Sporting CP led 2-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-1.
Goal scorers
Sporting CP: Iván Fresneda (11'), Ousmane Diomande (26'), Conrad Harder (88') · Farense: Lucas Áfrico (45')
Key stats
Possession: Sporting CP 71% · Farense 29% · Total shots: 21-6 · On target: 7-2 · Corners: 9-1