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Leipzig vs Sporting CP Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips - Brugge to Take a Point in the Champions League

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Last updated: 21 Jan 2025
Eddy Tora 21 Jan 2025
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  • Leipzig vs Sporting CP Predictions & Betting Tips
  • The German club have lost all six Champions League games
  • We are backing Sporting to be content with a point
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Sporting CP are undefeated in their last 8 matches (Getty)

Leipzig vs Sporting CP Preview


Leipzig have lost all six matches in the Champions League and have no chance of reaching the next round. Sporting are precariously placed on the table and could be content with a draw in Germany.
  • Leipzig vs Sporting CP Preview
  • Stats
  • HTH
  • Form
  • Team News
  • Predicted Starting Lineups

Stats


  • Leipzig are undefeated in 6 of their last 8 home matches.
  • Leipzig have seen BTTS in their last 6 matches.
  • Sporting CP are undefeated in their last 8 matches.
  • Sporting CP have drawn 4 of their last 7 matches.
  • Sporting CP have seen BTTS in their last 6 matches (Champions League).

HTH


This will be the first match between Leipzig and Sporting CP.

Form


Leipzig have been unable to build any momentum this season, largely due to a leaky defence. They have conceded 16 goals in their last six matches.

The Saxony club ended the year with a comprehensive 5-1 defeat at Bayern Munich. They returned to action by beating Werder Bremen 4-2 at home thanks to two goals from Xavi Simons.

Marco Rose’s side have played their previous two games on the road, a 2-1 defeat at Stuttgart and 3-3 draw at Bochum where they gave up a 3-0 lead.

Sporting CP have steadied the ship since Rui Borges became their third manager this season. His opening match was a 1-0 victory against Benfica 1-0 in the Lisbon derby.

Borges drew 4-4 at his former club Vitoria de Guimaraes after Viktor Gyökeres’ hit-trick established a 3-1 lead. They were 4-3 down deep into added time when Trincão scored a late equaliser.

Borges persisted with the back four formation in the League Cup which was contested in Leiria. The Lions beat Porto 1-0 in the semi-finals before the final against Benfica ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, Benfica prevailing in the penalty shootout.

Sporting got back to the Primeira Liga with a 3-0 win at Rio Ave. They completely shut the Vila do Conde club down, enjoying 29-2 shots which included 13-0 on target. 

Team News


Leipzig defenders Castello Lukeba and Benjamin Henrichs are injured alongside Xaver Schlager and André Silva.

Benjamin Sesko has scored in six of his previous seven games.

Sporting’s Nuno Santos is out for the season after the left-back suffered a knee ligament rupture.

Matheus Reis, Eduardo Quaresma, Hidemasa Morita, Pedro Gonçalves and Marcus Edwards are all doubtful.

Viktor Gyökeres has scored 43 goals in 36 appearances for club and country this season.

Predicted Starting Lineups


Leipzig: Gulacsi, Geertruida, Klostermann, Orban, Baku, Vermeeren, Haidara, Raum, Simons, Sesko, Openda

Sporting CP: Rui Silva, Fresneda, Diomande, Inacio, Araujo, Catamo, Hjulmand, Morita, Quenda, Gyökeres, Trincão

Verdict

Leipzig have no chance of progressing in the Champions League after losing all six games. Sporting are still adjusting to life under Rui Borges and a point could be their main objective in Germany.

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