Sporting CP vs Man City: Preview, predictions, lineups and live stream

Manchester City, scheduled for November 5th at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, promises to be a captivating encounter. Sporting CP currently leads the Portuguese league and recently showcased their prowess with a commanding 5-1 victory over Estrela Amadora . In contrast, Manchester City enters this match amid a challenging phase, having suffered consecutive defeats in domestic competition. Notably, they are grappling with significant injuries to key players such as Ruben Dias and John Stones.

The Primeira Liga champions have started the 2024/25 campaign in remarkable form. Their title defence has begun with ten wins from ten matches and they've accumulated seven points through three league phase games. Sporting beat Lille and Sturm Graz either side of a 1-1 draw at PSV.

Man City's healthy goal difference leaves them third in the league phase table despite also picking up seven points. Pep Guardiola's side have claimed comfortable triumphs over Slovan Bratislava and Sparta Prague after being held by Inter on Matchday 1.

Sporting vs Man City

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.

LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!

Sporting Lisbon possible starting lineup: Israel; Inacio, Diomande, Debast; Quenda, Braganca, Hjulmand, Araujo; Trincao, Gyokeres, Goncalves

Manchester City possible starting lineup: Ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Silva, Kovacic, Gundogan; Doku, Haaland, Nunes

In Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting have their own goal machine and he will be looking forward to coming up against the Premier League champions, with many tipping him to follow Amorim to Old Trafford.

Estadio Jose Alvalade and has 20 goals in just 14 appearances, including nine in his last five.

Both teams have demonstrated resilience in European competitions this season; Sporting remains unbeaten while City has shown flashes of their formidable capabilities despite recent setbacks. The predicted lineups indicate a tactical battle that could favor either side depending on player performance and strategy execution. While City's injury woes may hinder them, their depth and experience in high-stakes matches cannot be overlooked . A close contest is anticipated, with predictions leaning towards a narrow victory for the visitors.

The match will be broadcasted on TNT Sports 1 and available for streaming via Discovery+, allowing fans worldwide to witness this intriguing clash . Both teams will aim to secure vital points in their Champions League campaigns. As Sporting seeks to exploit City's vulnerabilities stemming from injuries, it remains crucial for Pep Guardiola's squad to adapt quickly if they hope to maintain their strong European form.

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Sarah H

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