Bayern Munich vs Sporting CP Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

The Bavarians dominated the proceedings when these sides last faced each other.

Bayern Munich are now getting ready to take on Sporting CP for their round six league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. The Allianz Arena will witness this entertaining clash between these clubs.

The Bavarians faced a defeat at the hands of Arsenal in their previous European competition fixture. It was an underwhelming effort by them.

The Vincent Kompany-led Bayern Munich will now be looking to come back to winning ways in the UCL. They are doing well domestically and are expected to continue their form here.

Sporting Clube de Portugal are going to have a tough battle to face here. They will be away from home and under pressure against the in-form Bundesliga giants.

The Portuguese side are on a positive run of form at the moment. They will have to make a special effort if they want to take down the German giants in their upcoming UEFA Champions League contest.

Kick-off:

• Location: Munich, Germany
• Stadium: Allianz Arena
• Date: Tuesday, December 9
• Kick-off Time: 11:15 p.m. IST/ 05:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Bayern:W- L-W-W-W

Sporting: W-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

The Englishman is coming in after scoring a hat-trick for Bayern Munich in their previous Bundesliga outing. He has been in good form this season and will yet again play a crucial role in the attacking front for the hosts. Harry Kane has scored five goals in five UEFA Champions League matches in the ongoing season.

Hat Trick 🤝 MOTMJust Harry Kane Things!! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/3R5QDOeSNx

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) December 6, 2025

Francisco Trincao (Sporting Lisbon)

Francisco Trincao has scored three goals and has an assist to his name in five UCL games this season. He has been one of the most consistent players for Sporting Lisbon in the ongoing campaign. Trincao will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the German giants.

Match Facts

• Sporting CP are undefeated in their last 12 matches.
• Bayern Munich are on a three-match winning streak.
• The Bavarians have never faced a defeat at the hands of the Leoes.

Bayern Munich vs Sporting Lisbon: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayern Munich to win @1/4 BetMGM
• Harry Kane to score @8/13 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @26/25 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies are not going to be in action for Bayern Munich. They are injured. Luis Diaz is suspended. Sacha Boey might also miss out due to fitness issues.

Sporting CP will miss out on the services of Daniel Braganca, Nuno Santos and Zeno Debast. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Bayern won: 3

Sporting won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Neuer (GK); Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Gnabry, Karl; Kane

Sporing CP predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Silva (GK); Fresneda, Diomande, Inacio, Araujo; Hjulmand, Morita; Catamo, Trincao, Goncalves; Suarez

Match Prediction

The Bavarians will be gunning for a win, while the visitors will look to put up a fight here. Bayern Munich are likely to come out on top. They should secure a win against Sporting Lisbon in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Bayern 3-1 Sporting

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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