Champions League Match Prediction: PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting Lisbon
On October 1, 2024, PSV Eindhoven will host Sporting CP at the Philips Stadion in an exciting Champions League match. This match is expected to be a tight competition between two teams in good form.
📊 Team Performance
PSV Eindhoven come into this match after a 2-0 win over Willem II in the Eredivisie. In that match, PSV showed dominance with 74% possession and 12 shots, 3 of which were on target. The goals were scored by Ricardo Pepi, who showed his sharpness in attack. In the last six matches, PSV have scored a total of 21 goals, with an average of 3.5 goals per game, showing that they are able to attack effectively.
Meanwhile, Sporting Lisbon are also in good form after winning 3-0 against Estoril in the Primeira Liga. Sporting had 70% possession and had 23 attempts, with 4 of which were on target. The goals were scored by Geny Catamo, Hidemasa Morita and Daniel Bragança. Sporting Lisbon have a habit of keeping clean sheets, having not conceded in their last six matches and have scored 18 goals.
👥 Head-to-head history
In the last meeting between the two sides in the Europa League group stage on November 28, 2019, Sporting Lisbon beat PSV Eindhoven 4-0. This provides a little extra motivation for PSV to seek revenge on their home turf.
📰 Team News
PSV Eindhoven will have some injury concerns, with Fredrik Oppegård, Hirving Lozano and Sergiño Dest all unavailable. Coach Peter Bosz is likely to use a 4-3-3 formation, with the likes of Walter Benitez, Luuk de Jong and Malik Tillman key up front.
Sporting Lisbon, under Rúben Amorim, will also be missing several players, including Jerry St. Juste, Marcus Edwards and Pedro Gonçalves. They are expected to play in a 4-4-2 formation, with Franco Israel in goal and Trincao and Viktor Gyoekeres in attack.
🔮 Score Prediction
Given the form and condition of both teams, we predict that this match will end in a 2-2 draw. Both teams have the potential to score goals, and with their attacking style of play, this match will likely be a tight one with plenty of chances.
💲 Betting Odds
For betting on this match, the odds for PSV Eindhoven to win are offered at 3, the odds for a draw are at 3.7, and the odds for Sporting Lisbon to win are at 2.25. Many analysts believe that this match will produce over 1.5 goals.
This match is an opportunity for both teams to show their strengths on the European stage. Football fans definitely don't want to miss this exciting match at the Philips Stadion!
💡 Betting Tips
- Correct Score : 2-2
- Over 2.5 Goals : Yes
- Both Teams To Score : Yes
