Champions League: Sporting Lisbon vs. Borussia Dortmund Picks — Germans to Claim First Leg Advantage? (Feb 11)

The Champions League playoff round gets underway on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. An exciting tie is set between Germany’s Borussia Dortmund and Portuguese outfit Sporting Lisbon.

It has been a mixed season to this point for Borussia Dortmund, and their best route back into the Champions League next season could come in the form of winning the European honor in 2024-25.

Sporting Lisbon has seen their form dip since Ruben Amorim’s departure for Man United, and they have failed to win in their last four matches in the European competition.

Odds

Sporting Chasing Successive Wins Over Dortmund

A fifth Champions League clash between these sides is set for Tuesday. Dortmund had won the first three matches against Sporting, but Lisbon were 3-1 winners on home soil in the most recent clash in November 2021.

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Sporting Lisbon vs. Borussia Dortmund Key Stats

• Borussia Dortmund have won 64% of their matches against Portuguese sides in the Champions League.
• Sporting Lisbon haven’t reached the last 16 of the Champions League since 2021-22.

Sporting Lisbon Team News

The home side have just two injury concerns ahead of the trip of Dortmund. Pedro Goncalves is unlikely to feature after picking up a muscle strain. Meanwhile, Nuno Santos is out until the end of the season.

Possible Lineup

Silva (GK); I. Fresneda, O. Diomande, G. Inacio, M. Araujo, M. Hjulmand, Z. Debast, F. Trincao, D. Braganca, G. Quenda, V. Gyokeres

Borussia Dortmund Team News

The visiting side will have a near fully strength squad for the trip to Portugal. Felix Nmecha is the only player missing, as the midfielder has been ruled out due to a knee injury.

Possible Lineup

G. Kobel (GK); J. Ryerson, E. Can, W. Anton, R. Bensebaini, M. Sabitzer, P. Gross, K. Adeyemi, J. Brandt, J. Gittens, S. Guirassy

Sporting Lisbon vs. Borussia Dortmund Prop Picks

This should be a fascinating match between two sides, who have both dipped in form since the opening rounds of the Champions League.

Viktor Gyokores remains one of the hottest properties in European soccer, and the striker could improve his excellent scoring record this term. Quenda could be an interesting scoring angle, too, after catching the eye in a wing-back role throughout the European season.

Sporting Lisbon vs. Borussia Dortmund Picks

Despite having won 64% of their matches against Portuguese sides, Dortmund are hard to support this week.

The German side have won an away leg in the Champions League on just two of their last 12 attempts, while Sporting have been a consistent team in the competition at the Estadio Jose Alvalade this term. Therefore, the narrow preference is for the home win.