Sporting CP’s title hopes are at stake as they face a struggling Tondela team desperate for points to avoid relegation. The match will take place at Estadio Jose Alvalade on April 29, 2026, at 3:15 PM.
Currently, Sporting CP sits in third place in the Liga Portugal table, while Tondela is fighting to escape the relegation zone from their position in 17th. Sporting has dominated their recent encounters, winning the last five matches against Tondela.
In their most recent clash in October 2025, Sporting secured a convincing 3-0 victory. Over the last five matches against Tondela, they have scored a remarkable 12 goals while conceding just two.
However, Sporting’s recent form shows some vulnerability; they have recorded one win, three draws, and one defeat in their last five outings. Meanwhile, Tondela has struggled significantly, managing only one point from their last five Liga Portugal games.
Injuries could impact both teams significantly. Sporting CP will be without key players Joao Simoes and Ivan Fresneda due to injuries. On the other hand, Tondela will miss Rodrigo Conceicao and Cicero.
Sporting’s projected starting lineup includes R. Silva, O. Diomande, Z. Debast, E. Quaresma, M. Araujo, G. Catamo, G. Kochorashvili, H. Morita, Trincao, P. Goncalves, and L. Suarez. For Tondela, the expected lineup features B. Fontes, E. Maviram, B. Medina, J. Silva, Bebeto, A. van der Heide, J. Hodge, J. Rodriguez, Moudjatovic, J. Pefok, and R. Lopes.
The stakes could not be higher for both teams—Sporting aims to keep their title dreams alive while Tondela seeks to climb out of the relegation battle.
