Sporting CP vs LASK Linz Predictions & Betting Tips - Sporting to Make it Three Straight in the Champions League
Sporting CP are set to face LASK Linz in a Champions League clash in Lisbon. LASK have endured a series of nine consecutive away losses in European competitions, scoring only two goals. Sporting, unbeaten in ten games this season and boasting an impressive home record, are widely tipped for a comfortable win. Expert predictions favor Sporting to win to nil, with Luis Suarez backed to score the opening goal. The main conclusion: Sporting are expected to outclass LASK, securing three points and a likely clean sheet.
- LASK regularly lose on the road in Europe
- Sporting should be too strong in Lisbon
- I am backing the Lions to win to nil
LASK have lost nine consecutive matches in European competitions, scoring only two goals. Sporting should be far too strong here, Luis Suarez to score first in a win to nil.
Key Stats
- Sporting CP have won 6 of their last 7 home matches.
- LASK have lost their last 9 away matches (UEFA competitions).
- LASK have lost to nil in 6 of their last 7 away matches (UEFA competitions).
HTH
Sporting CP have met LASK five times, locked at 2-2 alongside one draw.
Sporting Undefeated
Sporting are unbeaten in ten games this season which included a five match winning run. They have kept just three clean sheets but scored 2+ goals on nine occasions.
The Lions have a perfect record in the Champions League, starting with a 3-1 victory over Galatasaray. Luis Suarez scored first in a 2-0 win at Lens, a fortunate result after ending with 44% possession and 1.67-1.52 xG.
Rui Borges’ side won 3-1 at Braga in their previous clash in Liga Portugal. They trailed 1-0 at half-time before Rodrigo Zalazar and Suárez scored in the come back.
LASK in Poor Form
LASK got past Celtic in a dramatic Champions League playoff but are struggling in the league phase. A 1-0 defeat at AEK Athens was followed by a 6-3 home defeat to Liverpool.
It was the end of a five game winless run for the Austrian club. They had lost 2-1 at Sturm Graz and 2-0 against SK Rapid, slipping eight points behind the Bundesliga leaders.
Dietmar Kühbauer’s side bounced back with a 4-0 win at lowly Austria Lustenau. Christoph Lang came off the bench to score two late goals, making it seven in nine league games.
Predicted Lineups & Team News
Sporting CP (4-3-3) Kaique Pereira; Iván Fresneda, Eduardo Quaresma, Gonçalo Inácio, Maxi Araújo; João Simões, Sergi Altimira, Issa Doumbia; Geny Catamo, Luis Suarez, Nestory Irankunda
Nuno Santos is close to returning from injury but Rodrigo Zalazar will miss this one due to a muscle injury. Zeno Debast is doubtful which could see Eduardo Quaresma remain in central defence.
Kaique Pereira had a strong game in Lens and is expected to continuein goal ahead of Rui Silva.
LASK Linz (3-4-2-1) Lukas Jungwirth; Daniel Elfadli, João Tornich, Andrés Andrade; Kasper Jorgensen, Melayro Bogarde, Sascha Horvath, Yvan Dibango; Florian Flecker, Robert Ljubicic; Sasa Kalajdzic
Left-back George Bello is out alongside forwards Ramiz Harakaté and Moses Usor.
Verdict
Sporting are coming off a 2-0 win at Lens and had plenty of time to prepare for LASK. The Austrian club are out of their depth in the Champions League, a comfortable home win on the cards in Lisbon.
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