Sporting hosts Borussia Dortmund in round 5 of the Champions League group stage. The match will be played on Wednesday, November 24th at Estádio José Alvalade (Lisbon)
Sporting was lucky with the calendar in the Champions League group stage. Having lost in two starting rounds, the team earned six points in two games against the main outsider of the quartet, Besiktas. As a result, the Lions secured themselves at least the 3rd line, and now they can compete for the 2nd! In the last eight home matches in the Champions League, Sporting CP gained only two victories (with two draws and four defeats). The Green-Whites have far from the best statistics in matches against the representatives of the Bundesliga. In the last 12 matches, the Portuguese club managed to win only two times (four and six defeats). Three out of four matches in the current Champions League have ended with Over 3.5 goals scored. I will add that Ruben Amorim's charges managed to keep a clean sheet in only one game.
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After the Champions League group stage draw, Borussia Dortmund was quoted as a real contender for the 1st line. Even after the 2nd round, the Germans were in the 1st position. Everything changed after two matches against Ajax. The Dutch were stronger both times. As a result, Marco Rose's charges share only 2nd place with Sporting. Both teams have six points, but the Germans have better additional indicators. I can't help but note that Borussia conceded seven goals from Ajax in two games. Four out of six previous Borussia's away Champions League matches ended in victories. Three out of four games in the current Champions League ended with Over 2.5 goals scored.
Borussia still cannot count on Erling Haaland. This means that if the Yellow-Blacks manage to win, the difference in the score will definitely not be too big. In general, without the Norwegian striker, the Germans do not show themselves from the best side. It is quite possible that the Portuguese will take advantage of the problems of Dortmund and earn at least one point. Moreover, the Lions will be supported by the native standings. It will be the fight for the 2nd place. I think it will be an approximately equal game, and the fans are likely to see goals in both nets.
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score — yes
