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The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Sporting Lisbon lock horns with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in an important encounter at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Tuesday. Both teams have been fairly impressive this season and will be determined to win this game.
Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City Preview
Sporting Lisbon are at the top of the Liga Portugal standings and have been exceptional this season. The home side thrashed Estrela Amadora by a comprehensive 5-1 scoreline over the weekend and will look to achieve a similar result in this fixture.
Manchester City, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The Cityzens slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of Bournemouth in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
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Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Manchester City have a good historical record against Sporting Lisbon in European competitions and have won two out of the four matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Sporting Lisbon's one victory.
- Sporting Lisbon are winless in their last three matches against Manchester City in European competitions, with their previous victory against the Cityzens coming in the UEFA Europa League in 2012.
- Manchester City have lost only one of their last 10 matches against opponents from Portugal in European competitions, with their only such defeat coming at the hands of Sporting Lisbon in 2012.
- Manchester City have lost only one of their last five matches away from home against opponents from Portugal in European competitions and are yet to lose such a game in the UEFA Champions League.
Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City Prediction
Manchester City have flattered to deceive this season and will need to make a statement of intent on Tuesday. Erling Haaland has been prolific this season and will need to be at his clinical best this week.
Sporting Lisbon have been exceptional on the domestic front so far but will have to contend with a managerial transition this month. Manchester City are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Sporting Lisbon 1-3 Manchester City
Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Sporting Lisbon to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Erling Haaland to score or assist - Yes
