Manchester City will aim for a third successive Champions League win when they take on Sporting Lisbon at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Tuesday night.
Pep Guardiola's side opened their European campaign with a 0-0 draw at home to Inter, but have since easily beaten Slovan Bratislava and Sparta Prague.
However, the Sky Blues recently suffered their first Premier League defeat of 2024, losing 2-1 at Bournemouth on Saturday. The defeat followed on from a 2-1 EFL Cup exit by Tottenham last week, so City will be keen to end that slump when they travel to Portugal.
Elsewhere, Ruben Amorim, who is tipped to take the reins at Manchester United, began his farewell season by leading Sporting Lisbon to an emphatic 5-1 win over Estrela on Friday. The Lions are currently top of the Portuguese Primeira Liga and have also made a good start to the season in Europe, taking seven points out of a possible nine in the group stage.
Sporting CP vs Manchester City live stream, TV channel
Sporting CP vs Man City match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1. Valid subscribers will be able to watch a live stream through the Discovery+ app, available on mobile phones, laptops, and other such devices.
What time does Sporting CP vs Manchester City kick off?
Start:
- EST (Eastern Standard Time): Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 3:00 PM
- PST (Pacific Standard Time): Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 12:00 PM
- GMT (Greenwich Mean Time): Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 8:00 PM
- CET (Central European Time): Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 9:00 PM
- Wednesday 6 November 2024, 01:30 IST
Location: Jose Avalade Stadium, Lisbon, Portugal
Formula:
CP Sporting (all competitions): W-W-V-V-V
Manchester City (all competitions): D-D-V-V-V
Face to Face
Total matches: 04
Victories of Sporting CP: 01
Manchester City win: 02
Draws: 01
Sporting CP vs Manchester City lineups, team news
Sporting CP has been in excellent form in recent years, with Viktor Gyokeres standing out as one of the top scorers, regularly finding the net. Eduardo Quaresma is recovering from a muscle injury, while Nuno Santos remains a doubt with a knee problem.
Gyokeres has become Sporting's main attacking threat, known for creating and finishing chances. His partnership with Francisco Trincao, who brings creativity and speed, poses a serious challenge to any defense. In midfield, captain Morten Hjulmand plays a crucial role. In defense, Goncalo Inacio's good performances bring stability to the backline.
Former Tottenham Hotspur winger Marcus Edwards could return to the starting line-up after being on the bench on Friday night.
Sporting CP prediction XI (3-4-3, from right to left): Israel (GK) - Diomande, Debast, Inacio - Quenda, Braganca, Goncalves, Morita - Edwards, Trincao, Gyokeres
Injured: Eduardo Quaresma, Nuno Santos.
Suspended: none
Erling Haaland remains City's main striker, leading the charge with his goalscoring exploits. In midfield, Phil Foden brings energy and creativity, regularly contributing to his team. However, injuries are a big challenge for citizens. Rodri is out for the whole season with a serious ligament injury, while Kevin De Bruyne is suffering from a groin problem and hopes to return at the end of November. Other players on the sidelines include Kyle Walker, who has a thigh injury, Jack Grealish, who suffered a stroke, and Oscar Bobb, who is recovering from a broken leg.
De Bruyne has been kept on the bench for Manchester City's game against Bournemouth on Saturday, but the Belgian star is unlikely to start that game after his last start.
Manchester City planned formation (3-2-4-1, from right to left): Ederson (GK) - Stones, Dias, Guardiol - Lewis, Kovacic - Bernardo, Gundogan, Foden, Nunes - Haaland.
Injured: Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish, Oscar Bobb.
Suspended: none
Sporting CP vs Manchester City Prediction
Manchester City have a clear advantage over Sporting CP, mostly thanks to an emphatic 5-0 win in a previous match. This record gives City a psychological advantage in this match. However, it should be noted that Sporting CP scored an important victory over City just three games ago. Sporting CP will be looking to take advantage of this home game, especially as City are dealing with injuries.
Prediction: Man City 3-2 Sporting CP
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