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RB Leipzig and Sporting CP will go head-to-head in the Champions League this week.

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What a miserable season RB Leipzig are having in the Champions League.

The German outfit have not been also-rans in Europe’s premier competition in recent years. They reached the knockout phase in four of the last five seasons, including a run to the semi-finals in 2019/20.

Their aim at the start of the current campaign was to once again advance to the round of 16, most realistically via the knockout stage play-offs.

Instead, Leipzig have crashed and burned. A dismal record of six defeats in six games means their fate has already been sealed. Even a play-off place is out of reach for Marco Rose’s men.

What has gone wrong? It should be pointed out that Leipzig were handed a tough draw, with games against Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Liverpool, Celtic, Inter and Aston Villa. Most of their matches have been close, with five of their six defeats coming by a one-goal margin.

On paper at least, upcoming duels with Sporting CP and Sturm Graz look more winnable than some of those encounters, but the damage has already been done.

This is not a vintage Leipzig team. They are currently fifth in the Bundesliga and have a battle on their hands to qualify for next season’s edition of the Champions League.

Leipzig are a streaky side. They began the campaign with an eight-game unbeaten streak in the league, before going on to take one point from the next 12 available. Leipzig blow hot and cold, which does not help when they are facing stronger opponents in Europe.

Sporting CP, on the other hand, remain in the mix for a play-off place. Finishing between ninth and 24th is sufficient to extend a team’s participation beyond the league phase, and the Portuguese outfit are currently 17th.

It has been a turbulent few weeks for Sporting. Ruben Amorim left for Manchester United in November, with erstwhile B team boss Joao Pereira stepping up to take charge of first-team affairs.

However, Pereira only lasted until Christmas after a dismal run of results during his six weeks at the helm. The new man in the dugout is Rui Borges, who was poached from Vitoria de Guimaraes.

A win here for Sporting would probably confirm their place in the play-offs with a game to spare. That is what Borges will be aiming for in his first ever match as a Champions League manager.

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Will RB Leipzig or Sporting CP come out on top in this Champions League clash on Wednesday?

Sporting CP to win

There is no longer any possibility of a team in the Champions League dropping into the Europa League, a consolation prize that was removed with the move to a league phase.

That could have an impact on several games taking place both this week and next. RB Leipzig, for instance, have nothing tangible left to play for.

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Of course, Rose’s team still have their own professional pride, but that is not as strong a motivational factor as Sporting CP’s push for a play-off place.

The Portuguese league leaders have returned to form of late, with Borges gradually beginning to rebuild confidence in the camp. Sporting can get the job done at the Red Bull Arena.

Tip Sporting CP to win at 50/21 with SBK

Over 2.5 goals

This bet would have paid out in four of RB Leipzig’s six Champions League matches to date, as well as in each of Sporting CP’s last three European assignments.

The pressure is off RB Leipzig and that could contribute to an open game. The hosts are free to take risks in the knowledge that the result does not really matter.

Leipzig are not particularly convincing defensively at the best of times. They have shipped 12 goals in their last four outings in the Bundesliga, for instance.

Sporting have not been as solid at the back since Amorim’s departure. A 4-4 draw with Vitoria de Guimaraes at the start of the year illustrated that.

This promises to be an entertaining encounter in Germany.

Go for over 2.5 goals at 8/13 with Paddy Power

Viktor Gyokeres to score any time

It was widely assumed that Viktor Gyokeres would be the subject of several bids in the winter window, but it looks like the Sporting CP striker will stay put until the summer at least.

That is fantastic news for a club that faces a real title battle with both Porto and Benfica, the two other clubs that complete Portugal’s ‘big three’.

Gyokeres, who is thought to be a target for Arsenal and Manchester United among others, is enjoying a magnificent season.

The Sweden international has scored 33 goals in 31 games in all competitions. He can reach 34, and perhaps even more, on Wednesday.

Back Viktor Gyokeres to score any time at 5/4 with Copybet

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