Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Lisbon Predictions

Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Lisbon predictions for this Champions League tie. Borussia Dortmund are struggling in the Bundesliga but impressing in the Champions League for a second consecutive season, balancing domestic issues with strong European performances. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Champions League | Feb 19, 2025 at 5:45pm UK at Signal Iduna Park

Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Lisbon Predictions

Will Borussia Dortmund Finish the Job or Can Sporting CP Mount a Stunning Comeback?

• Dortmund’s High-Scoring Trend
  • Over 2.5 goals has landed in nine of their last 11 games, reflecting their attacking strength and defensive frailties.
• Sporting’s European Struggles
  • The Portuguese side have lost four of their last five matches in Europe, conceding a concerning 13 goals in that run.
• Guirassy’s Goal-Scoring Streak
  • The Dortmund forward has scored in each of his last five European appearances, including multiple braces at Signal Iduna Park.

Best Bet for Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Lisbon

Borussia Dortmund welcome Sporting CP to Signal Iduna Park with one foot already in the Champions League last 16 after securing a dominant 3-0 victory in Portugal. The German side have been underwhelming in the Bundesliga, currently stuck in 11th place, but they have looked like a different beast in Europe. With a comfortable lead, the pressure is off, yet Dortmund will know they cannot afford complacency against a Sporting side with nothing to lose.

Sporting, on the other hand, are facing an uphill battle. The Portuguese champions have struggled since their managerial change, and their first-leg defeat exposed their weaknesses. They followed that loss with a disappointing 2-2 draw against Arouca, a result that hardly inspires confidence. Injuries have also plagued them, with several key players either sidelined or racing against time to recover. While they remain in the hunt for their domestic league title, their European campaign is hanging by a thread.

Dortmund’s home form, however, has been far from perfect. A recent 2-0 defeat at Bochum was a reminder that they remain vulnerable, and their inconsistency at Signal Iduna Park could give Sporting a glimmer of hope. That being said, the hosts possess enough firepower to make this an entertaining, goal-filled encounter.

Best Bet: Over 3.5 Goals

At BettingTips4You.com, we focus on delivering a single, well-researched prediction per match, ensuring our readers get the most valuable selection. For this game, our best bet is Over 3.5 Goals, as both teams are expected to contribute to what should be an open and high-scoring affair.

Dortmund’s attacking quality was on full display in the first leg, where they clinically punished Sporting despite the visitors having their moments. With Serhou Guirassy in red-hot form and Julian Brandt pulling the strings in midfield, they are more than capable of finding the net multiple times again. The German side have also been involved in plenty of high-scoring games recently, with over 2.5 goals landing in nine of their last 11 matches. Their defensive fragility, however, cannot be ignored.

Sporting have shown that they can create chances, even in the first leg, where they had moments of promise before collapsing late on. With nothing left to lose, they are expected to adopt an aggressive approach, which could leave them exposed at the back. However, it also increases the likelihood of them getting on the scoresheet, especially with Viktor Gyökeres leading their attack. The Portuguese side have conceded 13 goals in their last five European games, underlining their defensive vulnerabilities, but they do possess enough attacking talent to trouble Dortmund.

“Dortmund are a team that thrive in chaotic matches, and Sporting will have no choice but to go for it. With both defences looking shaky, goals are almost inevitable in what could be an end-to-end contest.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert John Pentin

Correct Score Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 4-2 Sporting CP

With Sporting needing to attack from the start, this match has the potential to be a goal-fest. Dortmund’s superior quality in the final third should ultimately see them prevail, but their defensive issues could allow the visitors to find the net. A 4-2 win for the home side seems like a likely outcome, sealing their place in the next round in style.

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