Estrela 1-2 Sporting CP – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Sporting CP at 61% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Estrela vs Sporting CP encounter.
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Full Analysis
Estádio José Gomes plays host to Estrela versus Sporting CP in Primeira Liga, Regular Season - 27. Kick-off: Friday 29 March 2024 at 20:30 UTC.
Form
Estrela (all games): 2W 3D 5L across 10 Primeira Liga fixtures this term — 0.90 PPG. Last five: L D L W D. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Estrela, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Estrela's form when playing at home: 4W 2D 4L across 10 games at Estádio José Gomes this term (1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Sporting CP have collected 2.80 PPG across 10 Primeira Liga outings this season: 9W 1D 0L. Last five: W D W W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 4.30 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. This season is still relatively young for Sporting CP, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Sporting CP away from home this season: 7W 1D 2L from 10 away games — 2.20 PPG on the road. They are averaging 2.60 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 2.20 is notably below their overall 2.80 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
On a straight form reading, Sporting CP are the stronger side — 1.90 PPG clear of the hosts (2.80 vs 0.90). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — Estrela have seen both teams score in 70% of their games, Sporting CP in 60%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 1 meetings: Estrela 0W, Sporting CP 1W, 0D.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 5.0 goals per game across 1 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 5 Nov 2023, ended 2–3 with Sporting CP winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 5.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading
Estrela half-time and goal-timing data (28 games, 13 at home): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (home games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
Sporting CP half-time and goal-timing data (28 games, 13 at away): they score before half-time in 92% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; they lead at the break 64% of the time; BTTS occurs in 69% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 77% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 46%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Estrela 54% versus Sporting CP 64%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Estrela 46% | Sporting CP 79%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Estrela 1.31 xG and Sporting CP 2.38 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Estrela attack 0.959 / defence 1.239 | Sporting CP attack 1.592 / defence 0.907. League average goals — home 1.503 / away 1.209. Sporting CP have an above-average attack strength of 1.592 — the away xG of 2.38 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 26 Estrela games / 59 Sporting CP games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Estrela 20% | Draw 19% | Sporting CP 61%. Fair-value odds: Estrela 5.00 | Draw 5.26 | Sporting CP 1.64. The model has a clear lean to Sporting CP (61%) — a 41pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 71% | BTTS probability 66% | Total xG 3.69. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 71% — a total xG of 3.69 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 66% reflects that both xG figures (1.31 / 2.38) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Sporting CP as the most likely outcome at 61% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 19% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 3.69 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 71% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.6 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 66% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Estrela 70% | Sporting CP 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Estrela vs Sporting CP | Competition: Primeira Liga, Regular Season - 27 | Venue: Estádio José Gomes • Kick-off: Friday 29 Mar 2024, 20:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Estrela 20% | Draw 19% | Sporting CP 61% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 71% | BTTS 66% | xG Estrela 1.31 / Sporting CP 2.38 • Poisson strength factors: Estrela attack 0.959 / def 1.239 | Sporting CP attack 1.592 / def 0.907 | league avg home 1.503 / away 1.209 • Poisson stance: Sporting CP (61%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.31
Estrela xG
Expected Goals
2.38
Sporting CP xG
66%
BTTS
89%
Over 1.5
71%
Over 2.5
50%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Estrela vs Sporting CP kick off?
Estrela vs Sporting CP kicked off at 20:30 on Friday 29 March 2024 at Estádio José Gomes.
What was the final score in Estrela vs Sporting CP?
Estrela 1 - 2 Sporting CP.
Where is Estrela vs Sporting CP being played?
The match is being played at Estádio José Gomes.
What competition is Estrela vs Sporting CP part of?
Estrela vs Sporting CP is a Regular Season - 27 fixture in the Primeira Liga (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win Estrela vs Sporting CP?
Our statistical model gives Estrela a 20% chance of winning, Sporting CP a 61% chance, and a 19% chance of a draw — making Sporting CP the favourite.
Will both teams score in Estrela vs Sporting CP?
Our model estimates a 66% probability that both Estrela and Sporting CP will score (BTTS).
Will Estrela vs Sporting CP have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 71%.
What is the head-to-head record between Estrela and Sporting CP?
Record (1 meetings): Estrela 0W | Draws 0 | Sporting CP 1W.
What form are Estrela and Sporting CP in?
Estrela (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-D-L-W-D. Sporting CP (all comps): 9W-1D-0L in 10 | 2.80 PPG | GF 4.30 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-D-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Estrela's attack rating (0.96) and Sporting CP's defence rating (0.91), the model arrives at 1.31 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Sporting CP's attack (1.59x) against Estrela's defence (1.24x) — and the away total comes out at 2.38.
These ratings are built from 26/59 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-2 emerges as the single most likely result, at 9.3%. Close behind: 1-1 (8.8%), 1-3 (7.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 25% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Sporting CP Win
20%
5.09
19%
5.19
61%
1.64
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
9.3%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
7.8%
Draw
1 – 3
7.4%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.31
Estrela xG
Total xG
3.69
2.38
Sporting CP xG
5.09
20%
Home win
5.19
19%
Draw
1.64
61%
Away win
Goals Markets
88%
Over 1.5
1.14
12%
Under 1.5
8.33
71%
Over 2.5
1.41
29%
Under 2.5
3.45
50%
Over 3.5
2.00
50%
Under 3.5
2.00
31%
Over 4.5
3.23
69%
Under 4.5
1.45
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
66%
BTTS Yes
1.51
34%
BTTS No
2.98
Clean Sheet
9%
10.86
27%
3.70
Win to Nil
2%
55.32
17%
6.05
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.5 | 5.9 | 7.1 | 5.6 | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 | 3.3 | 7.8 | 9.3 | 7.4 | 4.4 | 2.1 |
| 2 | 2.1 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| 3 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Estrela vs Sporting CP?
Our Poisson model rates 1-2 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.3%.
How many goals are Estrela and Sporting CP expected to score?
The model projects 1.31 expected goals for Estrela and 2.38 for Sporting CP, a combined total of 3.69.
How confident is the prediction model for Estrela vs Sporting CP?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 61%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 28 outings, Estrela have picked up 1.04 PPG on a 7W 8D 13L record — L-D-L-W-D across the most recent five. The sample for Estrela is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Sporting CP's form line: 23W 3D 2L from 28 games, 2.57 PPG, last five W-D-W-W-W. The sample for Sporting CP is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Sporting CP are the form team by 1.53 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Estrela.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Estrela have posted 1.31 PPG from 13 outings (5W 2D 6L).
On the road, Sporting CP have gone 9W 2D 2L from 13 away games — 2.23 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Sporting CP come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Estrela are averaging 1.04 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game recently; Sporting CP are on 2.89 scored and 1.04 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Sporting CP in 64%.
Defensively: Sporting CP in 36% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 28 Results — Primeira Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Estrela
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Sporting CP
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Estrela and Sporting CP in coming into this match?
Estrela have gone 7W 8D 13L in their last 28 games (1.04 PPG), while Sporting CP have gone 23W 3D 2L in their last 28 (2.57 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Estrela at home or Sporting CP away?
Sporting CP's away record (2.23 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Estrela at home: 1.31 PPG; Sporting CP away: 2.23 PPG.
Have Estrela or Sporting CP been keeping clean sheets recently?
Estrela have kept a clean sheet in 18% of their recent games, Sporting CP in 36%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 7 times since November 2023 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Primeira Liga. The two were last together as recently as 8 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Sporting CP won 5-1 on 1 Nov 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Estrela have gone 0W 1D 3L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Sporting CP — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 7 Meetings
0
Estrela
1
Draws
6
Sporting CP
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Estrela and Sporting CP?
From 7 meetings on record, Estrela have won 0, Sporting CP have won 6, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Estrela and Sporting CP last play each other?
They last met on 8 August 2026, when Estrela 2-2 Sporting CP.
Who has won more matches between Estrela and Sporting CP?
Sporting CP have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 7 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Estrela are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches.
Sporting CP are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 92% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 62% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 15% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 62% for Estrela, 69% for Sporting CP — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 54% for Estrela and 77% for Sporting CP. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 38% and 31% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Sporting CP in 31%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Estrela home games / Sporting CP away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Estrela play Sporting CP?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 62% of Estrela's games and 69% of Sporting CP's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Estrela vs Sporting CP usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 54% of Estrela's matches and 77% of Sporting CP's.
Do Estrela and Sporting CP tend to score early?
Estrela have had a goal before half-time in 62% of their recent matches, Sporting CP in 92% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Sporting CP edge out Estrela 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sporting CP beat Estrela 1-2 at Estádio José Gomes, Regular Season - 27, in the Primeira Liga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Estrela 1.31 xG and Sporting CP 2.38 xG, a combined 3.69. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Estrela attack 0.96 / defence 1.24 against Sporting CP attack 1.59 / defence 0.91, drawn from 26/59 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Estrela 20% | Draw 19% | Sporting CP 61%, with Sporting CP to win its most likely call at 61%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 71%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 89% and landed. Over 3.5 was 50% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 66% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 62% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Estrela 46%, Sporting CP 79%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 59%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Estrela's trading profile (28 games, 13 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did.
Sporting CP's trading profile (28 games, 13 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 64% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 36% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Sporting CP arrived the stronger side — 2.57 PPG against 1.04. The form guide was vindicated by the result.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.