Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City Preview

Sporting Lisbon welcomes Manchester City to the Estádio José Alvalade in what promises to be a pivotal Champions League encounter. The home side, still riding high under the stewardship of Ruben Amorim, have put together an enviable unbeaten run of 15 matches, winning 14. Even with the news of Amorim’s impending exit to Manchester United, the team’s morale seems unshaken, highlighted by their comprehensive 5-1 win over Estrela in the Primeira Liga.

Sporting’s domestic success is mirrored on the European stage, where they’ve secured seven points from their first three games—a record that matches their English visitors. As they face their sternest test yet, the Portuguese champions will be keen to turn their current form into a historic victory.

Conversely, Manchester City heads to Lisbon amid an uncharacteristic blip, having lost their last two matches across all competitions. It’s a rare dip for Pep Guardiola’s side, which hasn’t lost three consecutive games since August 2021—a stretch that spanned two seasons. Injuries have taken a toll, with significant players like Rodri, Jack Grealish, and Ruben Dias sidelined, leaving City potentially exposed.

Despite their injury woes, City remains a formidable opponent capable of striking back hard. However, Sporting, bolstered by home support and in peak form, will fancy their chances to at least secure a draw, if not a win. The odds favor a closely fought contest, with a draw priced at 3.40 and a Sporting victory at 2.90.

At the heart of Sporting’s attack will be Viktor Gyokeres, the lethal Swedish striker who has already netted 24 goals in 20 appearances this season. His four-goal haul against Estrela last Friday suggests he’s in the form of his life, poised to capitalize on any slack in City’s makeshift defense.

Betting Tip: Consider backing Sporting to come away with a result here. A draw or win for the home side offers good value, and Gyokeres scoring at any time during the match looks a tempting bet at odds of 2.85.

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