Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Champions League, February 19, 2025
Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Preview
- Tournament: UEFA Champions League
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 25
- Kick-off Time: 05:45 pm GMT
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Germany
German giants Borussia Dortmund will lock horns with Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League clash at Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund are returning to the European campaign following a defeat to Bochum in the domestic tie.
Hosts Dortmund will lock horns with Sporting in a highly-anticipated fixture and are well placed to book a spot in the round of 16. The Black and Yellows are one of the struggling sides in the division but managed a 3-0 win over Sporting in the reverse fixture. Serhou Guirassy is the leading goalscorer with nine goals in the league whereas Ramy Bensebaini and Julian Brandt lead the assists board with five to their name.
Meanwhile, Sporting are coming off an embarrassing 2-2 draw with Arouca in their latest domestic tie and approach this playoff game as the underdogs. Die Sportinganer has been stellar in front of goal since the start of 2025. Viktor Gyökeres is the top scorer with 22 goals followed by Francisco Trincao with eight. But Trincao leads the assist chart with nine to his name.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Borussia Dortmund have a relatively healthy squad and will only be without the services of players Felix Nmecha and Niklas Sule in this crucial matchup. Julian Ryerson and Ramy Bensebaini are expected to take their full-back position.
Sporting Team News
As for Sporting, they would be without the services of star players Pedro Goncalves and Nuno Santos due to their ACL injuries. The likes of Joao Simoe and Geny Catamo still remain sidelined and are expected to return at the end of February. The Portuguese club would be boosted with the return of Morten Hjulmand who remained suspended in the reverse fixture.
Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Predicted Lineups
Borussia Dortmund Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Kobel
Defenders: Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini
Midfielders: Can, Gross
Forwards: Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy
Sporting Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Israel
Defenders: Fresneda, Diomande, Inacio, Araujo
Midfielders: Morita, Debast
Forwards: Trincao, Braganca, Quenda; Gyokeres
Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off five times in the past, with Dortmund winning four of those games. Sporting has managed only one win.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| February 11, 2025 | Sporting 0-3 Borussia Dortmund | UEFA Champions League |
| November 24, 2021 | Sporting 3-1 Borussia Dortmund | UEFA Champions League |
| September 28, 2021 | Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Sporting | UEFA Champions League |
| November 02, 2016 | Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Sporting | UEFA Champions League |
| October 18, 2016 | Sporting 1-2 Borussia Dortmund | UEFA Champions League |
Key Players to Watch in Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting
Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
The Guinean striker has scored 10 goals in nine matches in the UEFA Champions League and has made a huge impact since his arrival from VfB Stuttgart this summer. Guirassy has found the back of the net 19 times in 29 appearances for Borussia Dortmund.
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting)
The Swedish striker has been setting the 2024/25 campaign on fire and has made a whopping 42 goal contributions this season. He would be looking to step up for his side in what is going to be a crucial fixture for Sporting CP.
Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Prediction
The hosts underwent a rollercoaster season so far and are coming off a 3-0 win over Sporting in their reverse fixture last week. Following the win, Dortmund sustained a 2-0 defeat to Bochum over the weekend. Dortmund will look to improve on their miserable home record this season. The Black and Yellow have dominated the visitors in their latest meetings and will be looking to bounce back with a win in this tie.
As for Sporting, they have endured a solid campaign but lost 3-0 to Dortmund and face an uphill task in the return leg. The Portuguese side won only once in their last five outings across all competitions. The visitors will find it difficult to overturn a three-goal deficit on Wednesday.
Predicted Score: Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Sporting
Where to Watch Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN Plus |
| UK | Sky Sports Football |
| Germany | Sports 1 |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Dortmund vs Sporting?
A. The Dortmund vs Sporting game will be played on February 19 at Signal Iduna Park.
Q. Where to watch Dortmund vs Sporting live for free?
A. The game between Dortmund and Sporting can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Dortmund vs Sporting?
A. The predicted score for Dortmund vs Sporting is 3-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Dortmund vs Sporting?
A. Both sides have met five times in the past. Dortmund managed four wins, with Sporting securing only one.