Sporting Lisbon vs Borussia Dortmund prediction and betting tips on February 11, 2025
Game Prediction
On February 11, 2025, Sporting Lisbon will face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League playoff round. Both the Portuguese and German sides are hoping to come out on top in this encounter.
Our prediction for the match Sporting Lisbon vs Borussia Dortmund
The "Lions" managed to climb from fourth place in 2023 to first last season. They led confidently at the start of the new cycle until Manchester United lured Ruben Amorim away. His successor, Joao Pereira, failed miserably, lasting only a month. Under Rui Jorge, they regained the leadership in Primeira Liga but suffered a penalty loss to Benfica in the League Cup final. Borussia Dortmund, after falling to fifth place in the Bundesliga despite reaching the Champions League final, saw Terzic leave. However, Nuri Sahin disappointed as head coach, losing nearly half of the matches and facing an early cup exit. In February, Nico Kovac took over and secured a win in his debut match.
In the Champions League, under Ruben Amorim, they earned ten points from the first four rounds. However, after a stunning 4-1 victory over Manchester City, they lost to Arsenal, Brugge, and RB Leipzig. They only managed a 1-1 draw with Bologna in the final match, but this point secured their place in the playoffs.
The Germans, despite struggles domestically, performed well in the Champions League. They won four times in 2024 and managed to score twice against Real Madrid, although they eventually lost 2-5. However, they were defeated by Barcelona in December and by Bologna in January, leading to Sahin's departure. Without a permanent coach, they managed an impressive 3-1 win against Shakhtar.
Sporting Lisbon vs Borussia Dortmund: Key Statistics and Trends
- Sporting Lisbon has not won in their last four matches, losing three of them.
- Both teams have scored in every match they’ve played recently.
- Borussia Dortmund has lost twice in their last three matches.
- Seven out of eight Borussia Dortmund matches have seen at least three goals scored.
Sporting Lisbon vs Borussia Dortmund: Possible Starting Lineups
Sporting Lisbon (Possible lineup): Israel – Araujo, Sen-Just, Diomande, Quaresma – Simões, Yulmand, Kenda, Trincao, Catamu – Diókeres
Borussia Dortmund (Possible lineup): Kobel – Anton, Can, Ryerson – Bensebaini, Sabitzer, Hittens, Gross, Brandt, Duranville – Girassi
Previous Matches: Sporting Lisbon vs Borussia Dortmund
The teams met in the Champions League in 2016 and 2021. Initially, Borussia Dortmund won three times, but in their most recent encounter, Sporting Lisbon triumphed 3-1 at home.
Free prediction for the match Sporting Lisbon vs Borussia Dortmund
The Portuguese team will find it difficult to justify their favorite status, even at home. Given both clubs' attacking football style, we expect "over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.72).
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