- Date and Time: February 19, 2025, 17:45 GMT+1
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
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| Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting | February 19, 2025, 17:45 GMT+1 |
| Borussia Dortmund odds | 1.89 |
| Sporting odds | 3.78 |
| Draw | 3.82 |
| Over 2.5 | 1.69/2.17 |
Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Preview and Team News
Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Team News
Following their impressive 3-0 victory in the first leg against Sporting, Dortmund are a step away from advancing to the round of 16. Niko Kovač’s side had a dominant second half performance and are on a path to secure their third successive Champions League progression.
However, things are not going smoothly in the Bundesliga. In the previous round, Dortmund lost to Bochum 2-0, seeing them drop to the 11th place. This is one of the worst results for them in recent years.
Dortmund will be without Felix Nmecha, Ramy Bensebaini and Carney Chukwuemeka. However, with the fate of the matchup almost decided, it should be no worry for the hosts.
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup vs Sporting (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Svensson, Schlotterbeck, Can, Ryerson; Groß, Sabitzer; Gittens, Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy.
Sporting Team News
The result of the first leg could have been different, had Sporting scored first. However, in the second half, the Portuguese side got thrashed, and they are on an impossible task to reduce a three goal deficit – a feat no one achieved at Signal Iduna Park since November 2023.
In Liga Portugal, Sporting also dropped points in the last fixture against Arouca, drawing 2-2. It should be noted that after Ruben Amorim’s departure, the club are far from their best shape and it can be seen at both domestic and European level.
Sporting have a major boost as the club’s top goalscorer and talisman Viktor Gyökeres has returned from an injury. Geny Catamo and Nuno Santos will miss the second leg, while Daniel Bragança, Jeremiah St. Juste and Pedro Gonçalves are questionable.
Sporting predicted lineup vs Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Silva; Esgaio, Debast, Inácio, Araujo; Hjulmand, Simões; Trincão, Harder, Quenda; Gyökeres.
Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Prediction
- Pick: Dortmund to Win
- Odds: 1.89 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Sporting
At Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund are a fortress against any team. After their convincing victory, the hosts will lack concentration to some extend, but they are still favourites to grab another triumph.
It looks obvious that after series of failures in the Bundesliga, Dortmund will drive their attention to the Champions League. Even with a three-goal advantage, it is essential for the hosts’ confidence to deliver their best.
Sporting will leave free space in the defence, as they are likely to attack with full force. This will give the German side plenty of chances which they can easily exploit. Our first pick here would be Dortmund to win.
Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
- Odds: 1.69 (22Bet)
The result of the previous match could be misleading. For an hour of the game, the Portuguese were not much less than their opponents, and in the first half, they were even close to scoring but missed the opportunity.
On Saturday, Dortmund suffered a second consecutive defeat in the Bundesliga. In the last 15 matches, Borussia have only once kept a clean sheet. After a big away win, it will be especially difficult for the Germans to maintain maximum concentration.
The visitors’ only chance would be to attack aggressively from the first minute. We expect a high-scoring affair and our second pick in this game would be over 2.5 goals.
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