Sporting Lisbon v Manchester City Betting Tips [5 November 2024]

Manchester City have lost two consecutive matches and will be keen to bounce back when they visit Sporting Lisbon. In a match pitting the champions of Portugal and those of England, both will be defending their undefeated starts to the competitions. Here we have the preview and prediction of the encounter. The last time Sporting welcomed City they were thrashed 5-0 and they’ll hope to avoid a repeat. Well, the Portuguese side is on a strong run coming here and we don’t expect such a score line. That loss to City was one of four home defeats against English sides, but Sporting have won eight times at home to Premier League teams.

Manchester City are coming from a 2-1 loss at Bournemouth. That loss came on the heels of their elimination from the League Cup by Tottenham, who beat them by the same margin. Heading to a third straight away match, Manchester City will be looking to return to winning ways. In 10 matches against Portuguese sides, City lost just once. This record will build some optimism. Their injury list and recent away form won’t. Manchester City have two wins in five away matches. Kevin De Bruyne could return for this game but Rodri is out for the season.

Manchester City are going through their toughest period in recent time, and come here seeking a first win in three matches. It will not be an easy trip to Portugal, as Sporting have a good run at home. City drew three of their last five Champions League matches.

They will hope to overpower a Sporting side on three losses in five home matches in the competition. However, Sporting will be taking to this game a fine recent run. With City’s troubles on the road, our prediction for Sporting Lisbon v Manchester City is for a draw.