Manchester City - Sporting CP
Match preview
Manchester City take on Sporting CP in UEFA Champions League at Etihad Stadium on 8 September 2026. Sporting CP arrive on the back of 3 straight wins.
The most recent match for Manchester City was a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace, after a 2-1 win over Bournemouth before that.
The most recent match for Sporting CP was a 4-0 win over Rio Ave, after a 3-1 win over Alverca before that.
Our algorithm predicts Manchester City to win, with a probability of 46%. The full split: Manchester City 46%, draw 24%, Sporting CP 30%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
1 Manchester City
1 Draw
1 Sporting CP
67%
Over 2.5 goals
33%
Both teams scored
3.3
Goals per match
2
|
1
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
Sporting CP 0-5 Manchester City
(2022)
Most goals:
Sporting CP 4-1 Manchester City
(2024)
Goals scored all matches
2.00
1.33
Goals in home matches
0.00
2.00
Goals in away matches
3.00
0.00
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Manchester City — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Sporting CP — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manchester City — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Sporting CP — Formation: 4-2-3-1