Champions League · League phase · Matchday 8

Manchester City vs Sporting CP prediction

Manchester City
vs
Sporting CP
1 · Manchester City67.5%
X · Draw17.2%
2 · Sporting CP15.3%

Forecast updated

Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, GB.

Goals and likely scores

Expected goals
2.54 – 1.15model, not shot xG
Over 2.5 goals
71.4%Under 28.6%
Both teams score
63.1%No 36.9%

Most likely scores

2–19.3%
2–08.0%
3–17.8%
1–17.3%
3–06.8%

90 minutes only. Scores come from independent Poisson goal counts, which can slightly understate draws.

How do Manchester City and Sporting CP compare?

ClubLeagueAttackGoals conceded
Manchester CityPremier League1.41×0.84×
Sporting CPPrimeira Liga1.05×1.07×

Relative to an average Premier League club. Higher attack and lower goals conceded are stronger. Rating method.

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Updated 11 Nov 2026, 19:49 UTC · 90-minute probabilities.

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