Sporting CP’s recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 matches. They drew their last two games against Ferreira and Braga, and suffered an away defeat to Napoli in the Champions League. However, their domestic form remains solid, including big wins over Moreirense and Arouca, showing impressive attacking strength.
In terms of personnel, key players such as goalkeeper Rui Silva, defenders Inácio and Debast, midfielders Hidemasa Morita and Pedro Gonçalves, and forwards Trincão and Gyökeres form the core of the team. The only significant injury is midfielder Daniel Bragança, who is out with a cruciate ligament tear — a blow to their midfield rotation, but the squad remains strong overall.
Marseille, on the other hand, have been in excellent form with 7 wins and 3 losses in their last 10 matches — notably without a single draw. Their latest performance, a 6–2 home thrashing of Le Havre, greatly boosted morale. In the Champions League, they secured a convincing home win over Ajax but fell short away to Real Madrid.
Marseille’s lineup includes goalkeeper Geoffrey De Lange, defenders Emerson, Balerdi, and Pavard, midfielders Højbjerg and Gomez, and attackers Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang — both of whom are in fine scoring form. However, they are struggling with injuries: Kaboré, Facundo Medina, Traoré, Kondogbia, and Blanco are all sidelined, creating depth issues in defense and midfield.
Match Prediction:
Sporting CP have been strong at home, displaying solid defense and fluid attacking play. Marseille’s attack remains dangerous, but their injury-hit backline could be exposed by Sporting’s quick transitions and creative midfielders.
Prediction: Sporting CP 2–1 Marseille
Betting Suggestion: Home Win or Draw (1X)
