Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Sporting Lisbon have lost 12 of their 14 away games against German clubs across all competitions.

Borussia Dortmund are all set to take on Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 playoffs stage second leg match at home. BVB are at a clear advantage as they clinched an easy 3-0 win over Sporting CP in the first leg. The scoreline at the end of the match flattered every fan and pundit as Dortmund came up with a strong performance.

Borussia Dortmund will be at home and they are ahead on aggregate after clinching an easy win over Liga Portugal side Sporting CP in the first leg. They scored all of their three goals in the second half which led them to an easy win. Dortmund’s defence was also on point as they maintained a clean sheet even away from home.

Sporting Clube de Portugal will have a mountain to climb as they are three goals down and the second leg being an away game, the Liga Portugal side will be under pressure. Sporting Lisbon will have to come up with a top-notch strategy to outplay the Bundesliga giants as they are not in the best forms. A spot for the last 16 will be on the line and the better side will get through.

Eight teams will go through to the round of 16 👊#UCL pic.twitter.com/oo4UPpj40P

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 17, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Dortmund, Germany
• Stadium: Signal Iduna Park
• Date: Wednesday, February 19
• Kick-Off Time: 23:15 IST/ 17:45 GMT/ 12:45 ET/ 09:45 PT
• Referee: Davide Massa
• VAR: In use

Form:

Borussia Dortmund: W-W-L-W-L

Sporting CP: D-W-D-L-D

Players to Watch

Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)

The Guinea national football team striker was one of the goal scorers for Borussia Dortmund in their 3-0 win over Sporting in the first leg. Serhou Guirassy is also the top goal scorer for Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League. He will lead the attack from the front and might score another goal for the Bundesliga side and seal a win of them.

Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP)

Viktor Gyokeres has been in great form. He is the Liga Portugal top scorer in the ongoing season. Leading his side from the front, Viktor Gyokeres have a big responsibility on his hands as the under-pressure Sporting Lisbon need some goals to get through to Dortmund. It is not going to be an easy task as Sporting are three goals down but a player like Gyokeres can conquer this impossible.

O nosso Jubas 💚 #SCPFCA pic.twitter.com/gANzfmCsbY

— Sporting CP (@SportingCP) February 15, 2025

Match Facts

• Borussia Dortmund have won four of their five meetings with Sporting CP in all competitions.
• BVB have only lost one of their last 15 home matches in the UCL.
• Sporting Lisbon have lost their last two away matches in the Champions League.

Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @3/1 Betfred
• Goals over 3.5 @9/5 betfair
• Viktor Gyokeres to score @5/1 bet365

Injury and Team News

Borussia Dortmund will be without the services of Felix Nmecha, Ramy Bensebaini and Filippo Mane because of the injuries.

Daniel Braganca, Pedro Goncalves, Nuno Santos, Hidemasa Morita and Geny Catamo will not be in action for Borussia Dortmund because of their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Borussia Dormund won: 4

Sporting CP won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kobel (GK); Ryerson, Can, Schlotterback, Svensson; Sabitzer, Grob; Adeyemi, Bradt, Gittens; Guirassy

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

Silva (GK); Fresneda, St. Juste, Inacio, Araujo; Hjulmand, Simoes; Trincao, Teixeira, Quenda; Gyokeres

Match Prediction

The Dortmund vs Sporting UEFA Champions League 2024-25 is likely to end in a draw and the hosts might get to the next stage of the European competition.

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Sporting CP

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, CBS Sports Network

Nigeria – SuperSport MáXimo 3, DStv Now

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