Sporting CP - Manchester United
Match preview
Sporting CP take on Manchester United in UEFA Champions League at Estádio José Alvalade on 8 September 2026. Sporting CP arrive on the back of 3 straight wins.
The most recent match for Sporting CP was a 4-0 win over Rio Ave, after a 3-1 win over Alverca before that.
The most recent match for Manchester United was a 0-2 defeat against Hull City, after a 2-4 defeat against AC Milan before that.
Our algorithm predicts Sporting CP to win, with a probability of 46%. The full split: Sporting CP 46%, draw 24%, Manchester United 30%.
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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.
Sporting CP — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manchester United — Formation: 4-2-3-1 
Sporting CP — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manchester United — Formation: 4-2-3-1