Sat 21 Nov · 6pmTaça de Portugal

Sporting CP lineup vs UD da Serra

Most-used XI4-4-2
Silva
Inácio
Araújo
Fresneda
Quaresma
Altimira
Doumbia
Catamo
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Irankunda
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Sporting CP are 3rd in the Primeira Liga on 24 points from 11 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.

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Sporting CP predicted lineup vs UD da Serra

MOST USED XI

Sporting CP's expected lineup at home to UD da Serra in the Taça de Portugal is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 16 official matches: Silva in goal, a back four of Inácio, Araújo, Fresneda and Quaresma, and Suárez and Irankunda further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 26 of the last 30 matches.
  • Doubtful: Zalazar.
  • Based on starts across 16 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Sporting CP, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Sporting CP's expected lineup vs UD da Serra, Sat 21 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 16 matches): Silva (11); Inácio (14), Araújo (13), Fresneda (11), Quaresma (10); Altimira (15), Doumbia (14), Catamo (13), Zalazar (7); Suárez (12), Irankunda (7). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Moreirense match on 7 Nov.

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Sporting CP questions

What is Sporting CP's expected lineup?

Sporting CP's expected lineup at home to UD da Serra in the Taça de Portugal is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 16 official matches: Silva in goal, a back four of Inácio, Araújo, Fresneda and Quaresma, and Suárez and Irankunda further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Silva, Inácio, Araújo, Fresneda, Quaresma, Altimira, Doumbia, Catamo, Zalazar, Suárez, Irankunda.

Who started Sporting CP's last match?

Sporting CP's starting XI on 7 Nov 2026 in the Primeira Liga (4-3-3): Kaique, Iván Fresneda, Eduardo Quaresma, Gonçalo Inácio, M. Araújo, S. Andersen, Sergi Altimira, I. Doumbia, Luis Guilherme, L. Suárez, N. Irankunda.

What was Sporting CP's last result?

Sporting CP beat Moreirense 1–0 on 7 Nov 2026.

When did Sporting CP last win?

Sporting CP last won on 7 Nov 2026, beating Moreirense 1–0.

Who takes penalties for Sporting CP?

L. Suárez has taken the most penalties for Sporting CP this season, scoring 4 of 4.

Who has made the most starts for Sporting CP this season?

Sergi Altimira leads with 15 starts for Sporting CP across all competitions this season.

What formation does Sporting CP use most often?

Sporting CP have used a 4-2-3-1 in 11 of their 15 matches this season.

Which Sporting CP goalkeeper has started the most this season?

R. Silva has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sporting CP this season, starting 11 matches.

Which Sporting CP defender has started the most this season?

G. Inacio has made the most starts as defender for Sporting CP this season, starting 14 matches.

Which Sporting CP midfielder has started the most this season?

S. Altimira has made the most starts as midfielder for Sporting CP this season, starting 15 matches.

Which Sporting CP forward has started the most this season?

L. Suarez has made the most starts as forward for Sporting CP this season, starting 12 matches.

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