Sporting vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions

Both sides are very talented but the UCL match between Sporting CP and Borussia Dortmund is likely to end in a draw. You can add goal-goal to your ticket.

Match info: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon

Date: Tuesday, 11^th February 2025

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

Still winless in the Champions League since the departure of Ruben Amorim, Sporting Lisbon welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Estadio Jose Alvalade for Tuesday's playoff first leg.

Four places and 13 points separated the two clubs in the league phase table, as BVB came within a whisker of a top-eight finish while their hosts only just kept their continental adventure going.

Head-to-head:

• Sporting have won just 1 of the 4 UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.
• Dortmund recorded 3 victories.
• There has never been a draw between them.
• This will be the fifth meeting between Sporting and Borussia Dortmund across all competitions.
• Sporting have failed to win all four of their UCL 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.

Form:

• Sporting in the Champions League: W-L-L-L-D
• Sporting in all competitions: L-W-D-W-D
• Dortmund in the Champions League: W-W-L-L-W
• Dortmund in all competitions: L-D-W-W-L

Team News:

• The hosts Sporting 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.

Player(s) to watch:

• Viktor Gyokeres 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.
• Serhou Guirassy has scored nine goals in eight UCL matches for Borussia Dortmund, and 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 defense.