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Sporting vs Manchester City: prediction for the Champions League fixture
Sporting welcome Manchester City to Lisbon on Tuesday, February 15, for the first leg of the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League. What to expect from this fixture? Below you can find our predictions and tips.
Command Analysis
Sporting CP
PortugalThe 19-time champions of Portugal recorded three victories in their six Champions League group games, which was enough to secure qualification for the knockouts. Despite losing to Ajax (2:4) in the last round, Sporting beat Borussia Dortmund to the second place.
Ruben Amorim's men won their 4th Taça da Liga title in January, beating Benfica with a score of 2:1. In Primeira Liga, Sporting are currently second. They have earned 54 points from 17 victories and three draws, and in the last three rounds defeated Belenenses SAD (4:1) and Famalicão (2:0) before drawing against Porto (2:2).
The only known issue for Sporting is Pedro Goncalves.
Manchester City
EnglandManchester City have enjoyed a successful campaign and qualified for the playoffs from the first line. Pep Guardiola's men have been impressive in the domestic tournaments as well - for example, in the first rounds of the FA Cup, City prevailed over Swindon Town and Fulham with the same score of 4:1.
The reigning champions of England currently top the Premier League standings. They have earned 57 points from 23 matches, and the second Liverpool are already nine points behind. Man City conceded only 14 goals since the start of the Premier League season. After a narrow victory over Chelsea, Guardiola's side drew against Southampton (1:1).
Manchester City could be without Palmer and Gabriel Jesus. Mendy and Walker are suspended.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in the last 3 games of the hosts.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In the last 3 games of the hosts, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
MC won 5 of their last 6 away matches.
СтавкаPenalties: yes
Penalties were given in the last 3 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Sporting and Man City last faced each other way back in 2012. Ten years later, Guardiola's side are the favourites win not only this match, but the Champions League trophy. We will be backing the visitors here.
Our prediction — Asian handicap (-1,5) to Manchester City
The leaders of the English Premier League look fantastic. They haven't lost in the previous six games away and have been dominating their opponents throughout the season. We suggest betting on their victory with a comfortable score.
Second bet — Manchester City to win by 2 goals
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