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Sporting CP- Fotis Ioannidis
Galatasaray- Victor Osimhen
- Mario Lemina
- Wilfried Singo
- Günay Güvenç
Previous lineup is not available.
Sporting CP vs Galatasaray is a Champions League opener at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Wednesday, with the hosts fancied.
Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Champions League clash below.
Premium Tips
Andy is with Sporting, who look the stronger side at home.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals | 1/1 | Sporting have been in blistering attacking form at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, scoring in every recent outing including a 4-0 win at Rio Ave, a 3-1 defeat of Alverca and a thrilling 3-2 victory over Vitoria Guimaraes. That firepower means goals at one end look highly likely. Crucially, Sporting have also been leaky, conceding in several of those games, so this is far from a watertight defence. Galatasaray arrive as Turkish heavyweights with plenty of quality going forward of their own. Two ambitious sides who both love to attack points firmly towards goals at both ends and a match sailing past 2.5. |
| Luis Suarez to score anytime and Lucas Torreira to be booked | 23/4 | Suarez has been sensational for Sporting, racking up 37 goals in just 49 appearances with 80 shots on target, so backing the Colombian to find the net on home soil is a strong call. He is the focal point of a rampant attack. Torreira is the ideal booking pick, a combative defensive midfielder with a long history of cards, including 6 yellows and a red in 34 games for Galatasaray plus 14 during his Arsenal days. He commits fouls at a serious rate, and up against Sporting’s movement he is a prime candidate to see yellow again. |
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How Sporting CP go into the game
Sporting beat Nacional 2-0 last time out and open at home, where they are dangerous. A fast start is the aim.
Well-organised and quick, Sporting will fancy their chances against Galatasaray.
How Galatasaray go into the game
Galatasaray reached the league phase in typically raucous fashion and carry a real threat going forward. A trip to Lisbon is a stern test.
Dangerous and experienced, Galatasaray will back themselves to take something. A point would be a good start.
Sporting CP vs Galatasaray head-to-head
A first competitive meeting between the sides.
Sporting CP vs Galatasaray predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting or draw (Double Chance) | 2/9 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home cover. |
| Both teams to score | 8/13 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both carry a threat. |
| Sporting to win | 4/5 | ⭐⭐ | Home favourites. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/6 | ⭐⭐ | An open game is likely. |
| Sporting CP 2-1 Galatasaray | 8/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Sporting CP vs Galatasaray score prediction
Galatasaray carry a threat, but Sporting’s home advantage should tell. Expect the hosts to edge it. Score prediction: Sporting CP 2-1 Galatasaray.
