Sporting CP vs Paris Saint-Germain: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Sporting CP vs Paris Saint-Germain: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

The champions of Portugal face the champions of France as the holders of the UEFA Champions League trophy travel to Lisbon to face Sporting CP.

The loss of Viktor Gyokeres and has affected Sporting, however they are still firmly in the fight for the title, sitting just four points behind FC Porto, although the latter does have a game in hand and have been hugely impressive in Liga Portugal so far this campaign, but Sporting are keeping up with their rivals. Sporting currently sit 14th in the Champions League table with three wins and ten points.

PSG meanwhile are following up a near perfect season last time out with one not quite as strong this campaign so far, they lead in Ligue 1 but only by two points, and were recently knockout out the Coupe de France by city rivals Paris FC.

Sporting CP Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Silva

Defenders: Araujo, Reis, Morita, Fresneda

Midfielders: Hjulmand, Simoes

Forwards: Trincao, Ioanidis, Goncalves, Suarez

PSG Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Chevalier

Defenders: Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes

Midfielders: Mayulu, Vitinha, Ruiz

Forwards: Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia

Sporting CP Last Five Results:

Sporting 3-0 Casa Pia

Sporting 1-2 Vitoria SC 1-2 (Taca de Liga)

Gil Vicente 1-1 Sporting

Sporting 4-0 Rio Ave

Vitoria SC 1-4 Sporting

Sporting have enjoyed strong domestic form of late, however will still be feeling the effects of being knocked out the Portuguese cup semi-finals at home by two stoppage time goals.

PSG Last Five Results:

PSG 3-0 LOSC Lille

PSG 0-1 Paris FC

PSG 2-2 Marseille (4-1) (Trophee des Champions)

PSG 2-1 Paris FC

Vendee Fontenay Foot 0-4 PSG (Coupe De France)

Just like Sporting, PSG were also stunned at home as they exited their domestic cup, with PSG losing a Paris derby as Paris FC won 0-1 at the Parc de Princes, meaning for the first time under Luis Enrique PSG will not win the French Cup this season.

Key Players to Watch:

Sporting CP: Luis Suarez

He may not be hitting the numbers Gyokeres was in green and white, but Colombian striker Luis Suarez has proved a strong replacement.

The striker has 15 goals in 17 league appearances. And will look to add to his tally against last season's Champions league winners.

PSG: Ousanne Dembele

The PSG squad has no shortage of top class talent, but there is no doub tthe jewel of the crown is Ousmane Dembele.

The Ballon D'or winner is always dangerous with the ball at his feet and Sporting will need to be on top of their game to stop him.

Best Sporting CP vs PSG Betting Tips

Key betting tip: Both teams to at 1.57 represents strong value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters

Match Facts

Wednesday 20th January

UEFA Champions League

Estadio Jose Alvalade (Sporting CP)

Kick-Off: 20:00 pm GMT