Sporting CP vs. Manchester City: Odds, Picks, How to Watch, and Prediction for November 5, 2024 Champions League Match
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Sporting CP vs. Manchester City: Odds, Picks, How to Watch, and Prediction
Odds
Sporting CP: +330
Manchester City: -130
Draw: +300
Over 2.5 Goals: -172
Under 2.5 Goals: +140
Picks
Viktor Gyokeres to Score Anytime: 6/4
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Man City to Win and Both Teams to Score: 5/2
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Sporting to Cover AH 0: +310
How to Watch and Stream
TV Channel: TNT Sports 1
Live Stream: Paramount+, Discovery+ app (UK), fuboTV (US)
Kickoff Time: 8:00 PM local time in Lisbon (3:00 PM ET, 12:00 PM PT)
Prediction
Manchester City is currently favored to win, but Sporting CP has been in excellent form. Given the recent injuries to key players in Manchester City's squad, this match could be more challenging than expected. A potential scoreline might be:
Sporting CP: Sporting CP has been dominant in their domestic league, winning all ten games and scoring 35 goals while conceding only three. Their recent form includes a 5-1 victory over Estrela, with Viktor Gyokeres being a standout performer. However, they face a tough challenge against Manchester City, who have a strong history in the Champions League.
Manchester City: Despite recent setbacks with losses to Bournemouth and Tottenham, Manchester City remains a formidable team in European competitions. Their squad depth is being tested with injuries to key players like Rodri and De Bruyne, but players like Haaland and Foden continue to be crucial.
Conclusion
This match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams having strong attacking options. While Manchester City might have the edge in experience and overall squad quality, Sporting CP's current form and home advantage cannot be underestimated. A draw seems a likely outcome, with both teams expected to find the net.
