Today's game between Sporting CP and Alverca will kick-off at Aug 22, 2026, 3:30 PM.
Sporting CP vs Alverca is available to watch live in the United States via Fubo, Fanatiz, and beIN SPORTS Connect. Details on each option are listed below.
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Sporting CP host Alverca at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon on Saturday, August 22, in the third round of the Liga Portugal season.
Rui Borges' side got their home campaign off to a winning start last weekend, beating Vitória de Guimarães 3-2 in a match that showcased both the Lions' attacking quality and their defensive vulnerabilities. After drawing 2-2 at Estrela da Amadora on the opening day, the win will have settled some nerves at Alvalade.
Sporting go into this fixture carrying a significant injury list. Pedro Gonçalves and Daniel Bragança join the previously sidelined Nuno Santos and João Simões on the treatment table, leaving Borges short of options in midfield. The Lions' squad depth will be tested across a long season.
Alverca arrive in Lisbon having drawn their opening Liga Portugal fixture 2-2 against Estrela da Amadora, a point that will have been welcomed by a promoted side adjusting to top-flight football. Their last league outing, however, was a 2-0 defeat to FC Porto, a result that underlines the gap they face against the division's bigger clubs.
Sérgio Ferreira's squad faces this trip with two injuries and a suspension to contend with. Chiquinho is ruled out through suspension, adding to the challenges facing a side that will need to be well-organised to limit Sporting's attacking threat at Alvalade.
The Lions have won their last three meetings with Alverca across all competitions, including a 5-1 League Cup victory and a 2-0 Liga Portugal win last season. Alverca will need to produce something out of the ordinary to break that pattern.
For details on how to watch this Liga Portugal fixture live, TV channel and live stream options are listed below.
How to watch Sporting CP vs Alverca with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Sporting CP vs Alverca lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- R. Borges
- S. Ferreira
Rui Borges is without five players for this fixture. Salvador Blopa, Nuno Santos, João Simões, Pedro Gonçalves, and Daniel Bragança are all listed as injured. Borges' projected XI reads: Rui Silva; Maximiliano Araújo, Georgios Vagiannidis, Eduardo Quaresma, Gonçalo Inácio; Geny Catamo, Issa Doumbia, Sergi Altimira, Flávio Gonçalves; Rodrigo Zalazar, Fotis Ioannidis. Updates will be added closer to kick-off if the situation changes.
Sérgio Ferreira has two players unavailable through injury: Julián Martínez and Sabit Abdulai. Chiquinho is suspended. Ferreira's projected XI reads: Matheus Mendes; Yaya Bojang, Bastien Meupiyou, Steven Baseya, Lucas Figueiredo; Davy Gui, Isaac James, Ian Luccas; Marco Essimi, Nabili Touaizi, Vivaldo Semedo.
Injuries and Suspensions
Form
Sporting CP have won three and drawn one of their last five matches, with one defeat. Their most recent result was a 3-2 Liga Portugal win over Vitória de Guimarães on August 14. Prior to that, they drew 2-2 with Estrela da Amadora on the opening day, then recorded a 4-1 friendly win over Nottingham Forest, a 2-0 victory over Monaco, and a 7-0 thrashing of Strasbourg in pre-season. Sporting have scored 18 goals across those five games, conceding five.
Alverca have won one, drawn one, and lost three of their last five matches. Their most recent outing was a 2-2 draw with Estrela da Amadora on August 15. Before that, they lost 2-0 to FC Porto in the Liga Portugal opener on August 9. Their other results include a 1-0 friendly defeat to Mafra, a 1-0 friendly win over União de Leiria, and a 1-0 Liga Portugal defeat to Famalicão in May. Alverca have scored just three goals across their last five matches, conceding five.
Head-to-Head Record
Head to Head
The most recent meeting between these clubs came on March 22, 2026, when Sporting CP beat Alverca 4-1 away in the Liga Portugal. Before that, Sporting won 2-0 at home in the Liga Portugal on October 31, 2025, and beat Alverca 5-1 in the League Cup just three days earlier on October 28. Across the three most recent competitive meetings, Sporting have won all three, scoring 11 goals and conceding two.
Standings
In the Liga Portugal table, Sporting CP currently sit in sixth place, while Alverca are positioned 13th.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Sporting CP vs Alverca today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.