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Sporting CP's expected lineup vs Academico Viseu, Sun 25 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 10 matches): Silva (9); Inácio (9), Araújo (8), Fresneda (7), Quaresma (5); Altimira (10), Doumbia (10); Catamo (10), Suárez (7), Gonçalves (6). Out: Zalazar. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Lens match on 13 Oct.

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Sporting CP predicted lineup vs Academico Viseu

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Sporting CP are without Zalazar at home to Academico Viseu in the Primeira Liga, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 10 official matches is: Silva in goal, a back four of Inácio, Araújo, Fresneda and Quaresma, and Catamo, Suárez and Gonçalves further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

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  • Unavailable: Zalazar (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 27 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 10 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 are 3rd in the Primeira Liga on 18 points from 8 games. They have W3 D2 L0 in their last five.

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4-2-3-1most-used · 27 of last 30
4-2-3-1
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4-4-2
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4-3-3
3%

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What is Sporting CP's expected lineup?
Sporting CP are without Zalazar at home to Academico Viseu in the Primeira Liga, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 10 official matches is: Silva in goal, a back four of Inácio, Araújo, Fresneda and Quaresma, and Catamo, Suárez and Gonçalves further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Silva, Inácio, Araújo, Fresneda, Quaresma, Altimira, Doumbia, Zalazar (out), Catamo, Suárez, Gonçalves.
Who started Sporting CP's last match?
Sporting CP's starting XI on 13 Oct 2026 in the UEFA Champions League (4-2-3-1): Kaique, Iván Fresneda, Eduardo Quaresma, Gonçalo Inácio, M. Araújo, João Simões, Sergi Altimira, Geny Catamo, I. Doumbia, N. Irankunda, L. Suárez.
What was Sporting CP's last result?
Sporting CP beat Lens 2–0 on 13 Oct 2026.
When did Sporting CP last win?
Sporting CP last won on 13 Oct 2026, beating Lens 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Sporting CP?
L. Suárez has taken the most penalties for Sporting CP this season, scoring 3 of 3.
Who has made the most starts for Sporting CP this season?
Geny Catamo leads with 10 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 9 of their 10 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 9 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 9 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 10 matches.
Which Sporting CP forward has started the most this season?
G. Catamo has made the most starts as forward for Sporting CP this season, starting 10 matches.
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Sporting CP past seasons

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2023-24Primeira Liga1st90
2022-23Primeira Liga4th74
2021-22Primeira Liga2nd85
2020-21Primeira Liga1st85
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