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

Leos to battle Dortmund in upcoming Champions League fixture.

Sporting CP are all set to lock horns with Borussia Dortmund in their next UEFA Champions League 2024-25 match of the play-offs phase at home. Sporting Lisbon were barely able to make it to the playoffs phase. They only were able to win three matches and finished 23rd in the league phase. BVB ended in 10th place after winning five of their eight UCL matches.

The new Champions League format has increased problems for some teams and for others, it is coming out as a treat. Sporting CP will be low on confidence even at home because they haven’t been able to win even one of their last four UCL matches. They were held to a draw in their last match of the European competition by Serie A side Bologna. Sporting are going to face a tough competition against Dortmund but they will surely have a chance to take them down.

Borussia Dortmund haven’t been in their best form this season. From delivering poor performances in the Bundesliga to average performances in the Champions League, BVB might have some difficulties when they take on their upcoming rivals Sporting CP. The Liga Portugal side are doing very well in the league but the same cannot be said for their UCL fixtures.

Hitting the road for a big one 👊 pic.twitter.com/zilsancVVw

— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) February 10, 2025

Kick-off:

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Stadium: Jose Alvalade

Date: Wednesday, February 12

Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT (Feb 11)/ 15:00 ET (Feb 11)/ 12:00 PT (Feb 11)/ 01:30 IST

Referee: Espen Eskås

VAR: In use

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP)

The Swedish forward has been on fire for Sporting CP since the last season. In seven UCL matches for Sporting Lisbon, Viktor Gyokeres has scored six goals. He is in good form and can lead his side to a win. The Swedish forward will be looking to step up for his side and get them an advantage by scoring a goal or two. This is going to be an important fixture which will show how much potential Viktor Gyokeres has.

VIKTOR. GYÖKERES. pic.twitter.com/OJGbjp5C71

— Sporting CP (@SportingCP) August 23, 2024

Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)

Having scored nine goals in eight UCL matches for Borussia Dortmund, Serhou Guirassy has been very important for BVB on the attacking front. He will be in for a big challenge against Sporting CP. The Portuguese side will also have their attacking front ready. Serhou Guirassy will also have to rely on his teammates for breaking into Sporting Lisbon’s defence.

Borussia Dortmund have strengthened their attack with the signing of 28-year-old Serhou Guirassy from VfB Stuttgart 🙌The Guinea international striker has signed a four-year contract ✍️ pic.twitter.com/PG63gMZhJr

— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) July 18, 2024

Match Facts

• Sporting CP have failed to win all four of their UEFA Champions League matches since Ruben Amorim departed the club.
• Borussia Dortmund have a better win rate against teams from Portugal than against sides from any other nation they have faced.
• This will be the fifth meeting between Sporting CP and Borussia Dortmund across all competitions.

Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @27/10 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @37/20 Unibet
• Viktor Gyokeres to score @15/4 bet365

Injury and Team News

The hosts Sporting CP will be without the services of Nuno Santos, Pedro Goncalves and Geny Catamo as they are recovering from their injuries.

Felix Nmecha and Carney Chukwuemeka will not be in action for Borussia Dortmund because they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Sporting CP won: 1

Borussia Dortmund won: 3

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineup

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

Silva (GK); Fresneda, Diomande, Inacio, Araujo; Hjulmand, Morita; Trincao, Braganca, Quenda; Gyokeres

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

Kobel (GK); Ryerson, Can, Anton, Bensebaini; Sabitzer, Grob; Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy

Match Prediction

Both sides are very talented but the UCL match between Sporting CP and Borussia Dortmund is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Sporting CP 2-2 Borussia Dortmund

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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