Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund: live broadcast , predictions and lineups

Sporting CP and Borussia Dortmund, set to take place in Lisbon, promises to be a compelling encounter. Sporting CP is currently leading the Primeira Liga, showcasing their strong domestic form despite recent managerial changes. Conversely, Borussia Dortmund enters this fixture under the guidance of new manager Niko Kovac. This juxtaposition of stability versus transition will likely influence the dynamics on the pitch as both teams vie for a crucial victory in this knockout stage of European competition.

Sporting CP have struggled vs Borussia Dortmund in recent years, and they will be looking to make amends here. The Primeira Liga champions have been difficult to beat in recent weeks, and they are unbeaten in five of the last six matches in all competitions.

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On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund have been quite inconsistent, and they have picked up just two wins from the last six matches in all competitions. The Black and Yellows have lost three of those outings as well.

Niko Kovac’s men will need to raise their performance levels to grind out a positive result away from home and give themselves a good chance of making it to the next round of the competition.

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

Borussia Dortmund possible starting lineup: Kobel; Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Sabitzer, Gross; Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy

Nuri Sahin in the dugout. Last season's finalists endured an up-and-down league phase but victory over Shakhtar Donetsk on Matchday 8 saw them finish tenth and just outside the automatic qualification spots for the round of 16.

In terms of team news and lineups, Sporting CP faces significant challenges due to key player absences. Morten Hjulmand is suspended, while Pedro Goncalves and Nuno Santos are sidelined with injuries . These omissions could impact Sporting's tactical setup and attacking potency. On the other hand, Dortmund's lineup is expected to feature stalwarts such as Nico Schlotterbeck, Julian Ryerson, Emre Can, and Ramy Bensebaini. However, they too have concerns regarding player fitness; Carney Chukwuemeka remains uncertain for this critical match .

The live broadcast details indicate that fans can catch the action through various platforms; in the UK on discovery+ and TNT Sports 2, while viewers in the US can tune into Paramount+, with DAZN Canada covering Canadian audiences. As both teams prepare for what promises to be an intense clash filled with tactical intrigue and individual brilliance, predictions suggest a closely contested match that may very well hinge on key moments from either side.

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Sarah H

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