Sporting vs Marseille Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Oct 2025

Champions League Betting Preview: Sporting vs Marseille

Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit Sporting host French Ligue 1 leaders Marseille in this Champions League encounter at Estadio Jose Alvalade, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 22 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see Sporting come out on top against Marseille. We will therefore back them at +115 on the Full-Time Result market and get a nice return if the hosts manage to land a victory.

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Sporting CP had a 1-1 Primeira Liga draw in their last game. This was at home to Braga at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Rui Borges' team recorded 44% possession and had three shots on target, while Luis Suarez scored the goal.

Marseille claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 6-2 Ligue 1 win occurred against Le Havre at Stade Vélodrome. The Provence outfit boasted an impressive 74% of possession and recorded eleven shots on goal, with Mason Greenwood on the scoresheet four times.

In their last Champions League games, Sporting lost 2-1 when visiting Napoli, with Marseille winning 4-0 at home to Ajax.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-0 in favour of away side Marseille when they last played Sporting, with the clash taking place at Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Sporting	8	5	1	2	17	11	6	17:11	16
25	Marseille	8	3	0	5	11	14	-3	11:14	9

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Sporting have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 6.6 shots on goal and 17.1 attempts. The Lions have averaged 57.5% possession, 492.2 passes and 6.2 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.6 goals from 2.3 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 3.3 corners.

Top goalscorers Luis Suarez and Pedro Goncalves have found the net 6 times, with Trincao scoring 4. Pedro Goncalves and Geovany Quenda are the leading assists makers with 3, while goalie Rui Silva has kept 4 clean sheets.

Marseille have won 8 and lost 2, with an average of 15.5 attempts, 6.4 shots on goal and 2.8 goals. Roberto De Zerbi's side average 59.1% possession, 542.2 passes, 6.0 corners in their favour and 3.2 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts.

The top scorers have been Mason Greenwood on 9, followed by Amine Gouiri and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with 3. Mason Greenwood has had 4 assists, with Geronimo Rulli and Jeffrey De Lange notching 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sporting confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva (GK), Ivan Fresneda, Zeno Debast, Goncalo Inacio, Maximiliano Araujo, Morten Hjulmand, Joao Simoes, Geovany Quenda, Trincao, Pedro Goncalves, Luis Suarez.

Marseille confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Geronimo Rulli (GK), Benjamin Pavard, Leonardo Balerdi, Nayef Aguerd, Timothy Weah, Arthur Vermeeren, Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg, Emerson, Mason Greenwood, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Igor Paixao.

Sporting vs Marseille Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Sporting vs Marseille betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Sporting can deliver the goods and we’ll back them with confidence for this Champions League match. The odds of +115 look attractive when it comes to the home team and we’re feeling confident.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Champions League form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Sporting vs Marseille Champions League & league stats:

• Sporting have won 15 of their last 20 games.
• Sporting have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• OM have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• OM have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

The best betting sites make it a 46.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 50-55% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sporting 1 - 0 Marseille

We’re taking a chance on Sporting to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +950 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Fotis Ioannidis Under 0.5 Shots On Target +102

Fotis Ioannidis (Sporting) has finished without a shot on goal in three straight games. We expect him not to cover the line and this Shots on Target wager can be taken at +102.

Latest Fotis Ioannidis Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+235

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+106

Shots

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

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Geny Catamo To Score +430

Geny Catamo (Sporting) is available at +430 to be on the scoresheet. We’ll have a play on this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Geny Catamo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-179

Shots

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -139

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in five consecutive Marseille matches. We’re going to bet on the teams to fall short when it comes to Total Corners and this pick is available at -139.

Champions League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sporting

Total

9.90 6.30 3.60

Home

8.60 6.10 2.50

Away

9.20 5.30 3.90

Marseille

Total

9.10 5.00 4.10

Home

7.50 5.10 2.40

Away

10.50 6.40 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-106

Under 9.5

-133

Sporting Corners

Over 4.5

-128

Under 4.5

-110

Marseille Corners

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-135

Most Corners

1

-108

X

+600

2

+120

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Sporting vs Marseille Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Sporting CP betting odds are +123 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this Champions League encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 45% chance of winning. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +205 for Marseille.

Sporting are available at odds of -108 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Marseille to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -213.

The top football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to Champions League games.

Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+260

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+150

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-357

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-161

2

+118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-108

2 Hcp +0.25

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+145

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+160

Luis Javier Suárez can be backed to find the net anytime at +114, with +350 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Luis Javier Suárez (Sporting)

First

+114

Anytime

+350

Mason Greenwood (OM)

First

+155

Anytime

+420

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (OM)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Fotis Ioannidis (Sporting)

First

+235

Anytime

+650

Igor Paixão (OM)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Francisco Trincão (Sporting)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Rodrigo Ribeiro (Sporting)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Pedro Goncalves (Sporting)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Amine Gouiri (OM)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Geny Catamo (Sporting)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Matt O'Riley (OM)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Giorgi Kochorashvili (Sporting)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Geovany Quenda (Sporting)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Timothy Weah (OM)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Darryl Bakola (OM)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Ricardo Mangas (Sporting)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Nadir Bilal (OM)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Daniel Bragança (Sporting)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Morten Hjulmand (Sporting)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Nuno Santos (Sporting)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Angel Gomes (OM)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Arthur Vermeeren (OM)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Hidemasa Morita (Sporting)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (OM)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+128

Fotis Ioannidis (Sporting)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+106

Igor Paixão (OM)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-100

Francisco Trincão (Sporting)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-105

Rodrigo Ribeiro (Sporting)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-114

Pedro Goncalves (Sporting)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-114

Amine Gouiri (OM)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-143

Luis Javier Suárez (Sporting)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-156

Geny Catamo (Sporting)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-179

Mason Greenwood (OM)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-208

Matt O'Riley (OM)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-217

Geovany Quenda (Sporting)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-222

Giorgi Kochorashvili (Sporting)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-357

Darryl Bakola (OM)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Daniel Bragança (Sporting)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-385

Timothy Weah (OM)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

Nadir Bilal (OM)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Morten Hjulmand (Sporting)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Nuno Santos (Sporting)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Hidemasa Morita (Sporting)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Luis Javier Suárez (Sporting)

Over 3.5

+107

Under 3.5

-

Mason Greenwood (OM)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (OM)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Fotis Ioannidis (Sporting)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Francisco Trincão (Sporting)

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-

Pedro Goncalves (Sporting)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

Igor Paixão (OM)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Ribeiro (Sporting)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Geny Catamo (Sporting)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Matt O'Riley (OM)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Geovany Quenda (Sporting)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Sporting Stats

Marseille Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 57.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 59.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 60.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches

Sporting vs Marseille Lineups & Team News

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