There is an exciting match in the UEFA Champions League today as Sporting Lisbon and Manchester City meet and we have all the information you need to know ahead of kick-off.

Both sides have advanced to the knockout stages of the prestigious competition, and they will be wanting to put in a good performance in the first leg of the last 16.

The Champions League gives European sides the chance to lift the greatest trophy on the planet, and no doubt both sides will be dreaming of achieving that this year.

Hopefully this game produces a fair few goals, and it will be very intriguing to see how both teams tactically set up in such a crucial match.

Here is everything you need to know about Sporting Lisbon vs Man City:

Date

Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City will take place on Tuesday 15th February 2022 at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. The match will start at 8:00pm UK time.

How To Watch

Football fans in England will be over the moon to hear that Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City will be televised live on BT Sports. Coverage will start from 7:30pm.

Live Stream

If you are looking to live stream the big match, you can do so via the BT Sport app or Virgin streaming service.

You need to have an account or a monthly pass to access the live stream, so make sure you have everything you need prior to kick-off. The monthly pass costs £25.

Team News

Sporting Lisbon only have one minor problem as Pedro Goncalves had a minor injury in their last league map. The Portuguese side are hopeful that he will be able to return.

Meanwhile Manchester City will most likely be without Gabriel Jesus and Jack Grealish as the pair have minor injury problems. Kyle Walker is suspended for the match.

Predicted Sporting Lisbon XI: Adan; Inacio, Coates, Feddal; Porro, Nunes, Palhinha, Reis; Sarabia, Paulinho, Goncalves

Predicted Manchester City XI: Ederson; Stones, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo; B Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Foden, Sterling

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City runs with the ball

Head to Head

In the UEFA Champions League, the two sides have only met twice in the competition all the way back in 2012.

Last Two Champions League Meetings:

  • 8th March 2012: Sporting Lisbon 1-0 Manchester City
  • 15th March 2012: Manchester City 3-2 Sporting Lisbon

Odds

The betting markets have City as the favourites, and understandably so.

Lisbon to win: 15/2
Draw: 4/1
Man City to win: 1/3

Prediction

Playing Lisbon away from home will be a difficult task for City; however, they do have a better squad on paper so they should hopefully pick up the win.

Prediction: Sporting Lisbon 2-3 Manchester City

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