Sporting CP
Football UEFA Champions League Estadio Jose Alvalade Wed 22 Oct 15:00
Olympique Marseille
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

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.

Sporting to Triumph?

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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Marseille 2-0 Winners in Previous H2H

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
12 Marseille logo Marseille 2 1 0 1 5 2 3 5:2 3
13 Sporting logo Sporting 2 1 0 1 5 3 2 5:3 3
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Sporting – Last 10 League & Champions League Games

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 – Last 10 League & Champions League Games

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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sporting predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva (GK), Iván Fresneda, Eduardo Quaresma, Gonçalo Inácio, Maximiliano Araújo, Morten Hjulmand, João Simões, Geovany Quenda, Francisco Trincão, Geny Catamo, Fotis Ioannidis.

Marseille predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Gerónimo Rulli (GK), Benjamin Pavard, Leonardo Balerdi, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson, Matt O'Riley, Pierre Emil Højbjerg, Mason Greenwood, Angel Gomes, Igor Paixão, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.

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.

Sporting to Win Probability

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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Player Prop Picks

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

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.

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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.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -139 BetMGM logo

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 Logo Sporting
Total
9.90 6.30 3.60
Home
8.60 6.10 2.50
Away
9.20 5.30 3.90
Marseille Logo Marseille
Total
9.10 5.00 4.10
Home
7.50 5.10 2.40
Away
10.50 6.40 4.10
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Sporting +115
Both Team To Score No +138
Total Corners Under 9.5 -139

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Sporting vs Marseille Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Sporting Most Likely Winners

The Sporting CP betting odds are +115 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 47% chance of winning. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +225 for Marseille.

Sporting are available at odds of -116 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 -182.

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.

Luis Javier Suárez Favourite to Find the Net First

Luis Javier Suárez can be backed to find the net anytime at +125, with +350 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Player Goals
Luis Javier Suárez (Sporting)
First
+125
Anytime
+350
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Mason Greenwood (OM)
First
+210
Anytime
+510
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (OM)
First
+245
Anytime
+600
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Fotis Ioannidis (Sporting)
First
+250
Anytime
+650
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Player Shots On Target
Mason Greenwood (OM)
Over 0.5
-238
Under 0.5
+145
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (OM)
Over 0.5
-208
Under 0.5
+120
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Fotis Ioannidis (Sporting)
Over 0.5
-161
Under 0.5
+102
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Player Shots
Luis Javier Suárez (Sporting)
Over 3.5
+125
Under 3.5
-
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Mason Greenwood (OM)
Over 3.5
+118
Under 3.5
-
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (OM)
Over 2.5
+138
Under 2.5
-
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Fotis Ioannidis (Sporting)
Over 2.5
+145
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats

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

Sporting logo Sporting Stats
Marseille logo 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
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

Sporting vs Marseille Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Sporting vs Marseille team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Champions League, along with current injury news.

Sporting Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Marseille Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sporting Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Rui Silva
22 Iván Fresneda 72 Eduardo Quaresma 25 Gonçalo Inácio 20 Maximiliano Araújo
42 Morten Hjulmand 52 João Simões
7 Geovany Quenda 17 Francisco Trincão 10 Geny Catamo
89 Fotis Ioannidis
1 Gerónimo Rulli
28 Benjamin Pavard 5 Leonardo Balerdi 21 Nayef Aguerd 33 Emerson
17 Matt O'Riley 23 P. Emil Højbjerg
10 Mason Greenwood 8 Angel Gomes 14 Igor Paixão
97 P. E. Aubameyang

Marseille Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Sporting Lineups

05 Oct Primeira Liga
Sporting 1-1 Braga
01 Oct Champions League
Napoli 2-1 Sporting
27 Sep Primeira Liga
Estoril 0-1 Sporting
22 Sep Primeira Liga
Sporting 3-0 Moreirense
18 Sep Champions League
Sporting 4-1 Kairat Almaty
13 Sep Primeira Liga
Famalicão 1-2 Sporting

Previous Marseille Lineups

18 Oct Ligue 1
Marseille 6-2 Le Havre
04 Oct Ligue 1
Metz 0-3 Marseille
30 Sep Champions League
Marseille 4-0 Ajax
26 Sep Ligue 1
Strasbourg 1-2 Marseille
22 Sep Ligue 1
Marseille 1-0 PSG
16 Sep Champions League
Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille

Injuries & Suspensions

Sporting Injury Table
Type Name Info
Nuno Santos Cruciate ligame
Marseille Injury Table
Type Name Info
Amine Gouiri Upper back
Faris Moumbagna Muscle
Geoffrey Kondogbia Calf
UEFA FlagChampions League Table
Champions League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bayern Munich 2 2 0 0 8:2 6
2 Real Madrid 2 2 0 0 7:1 6
3 PSG 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
4 Inter Milan 2 2 0 0 5:0 6
5 Arsenal 2 2 0 0 4:0 6
6 Qarabag FK 2 2 0 0 5:2 6
7 Dortmund 2 1 1 0 8:5 4
8 Man City 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
9 Tottenham 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
10 Atlético Madrid 2 1 0 1 7:4 3
11 Newcastle 2 1 0 1 5:2 3
12 Marseille 2 1 0 1 5:2 3
13 Club Brugge 2 1 0 1 5:3 3
13 Sporting 2 1 0 1 5:3 3
15 Frankfurt 2 1 0 1 6:6 3
16 Barcelona 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
17 Liverpool 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
18 Chelsea 2 1 0 1 2:3 3
19 Napoli 2 1 0 1 2:3 3
20 Union S-G 2 1 0 1 3:5 3
21 Galatasaray 2 1 0 1 2:5 3
22 Atalanta 2 1 0 1 2:5 3
23 Juventus 2 0 2 0 6:6 2
24 Bodo/Glimt 2 0 2 0 4:4 2
25 Leverkusen 2 0 2 0 3:3 2
26 Villarreal 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
27 PSV 2 0 1 1 2:4 1
28 FC Copenhagen 2 0 1 1 2:4 1
29 Olympiacos 2 0 1 1 0:2 1
30 Monaco 2 0 1 1 3:6 1
31 Slavia Prague 2 0 1 1 2:5 1
32 Pafos 2 0 1 1 1:5 1
33 Benfica 2 0 0 2 2:4 0
34 Athletic Club 2 0 0 2 1:6 0
35 Ajax 2 0 0 2 0:6 0
36 Kairat Almaty 2 0 0 2 1:9 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Atlético Madrid 1 1 0 0 5:1 3
2 Frankfurt 1 1 0 0 5:1 3
3 PSG 1 1 0 0 4:0 3
4 Marseille 1 1 0 0 4:0 3
5 Dortmund 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
6 Club Brugge 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
7 Sporting 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
8 Inter Milan 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
9 Bayern Munich 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
10 Arsenal 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
11 Qarabag FK 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
12 Man City 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
13 Liverpool 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
14 Real Madrid 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
15 Napoli 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
16 Atalanta 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
17 Tottenham 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
18 Chelsea 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
19 Galatasaray 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
20 Juventus 1 0 1 0 4:4 1
21 Bodo/Glimt 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
22 Villarreal 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
23 FC Copenhagen 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
24 Monaco 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
25 Slavia Prague 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
26 Leverkusen 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
27 Olympiacos 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
28 Benfica 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
29 Newcastle 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
30 Barcelona 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
31 PSV 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
32 Athletic Club 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
33 Ajax 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
34 Pafos 1 0 0 1 1:5 0
35 Union S-G 1 0 0 1 0:4 0
36 Kairat Almaty 1 0 0 1 0:5 0
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
Primeira Liga 2025/2026
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 8 7 1 0 19:1 22
2 Sporting 8 6 1 1 20:5 19
3 Benfica 8 5 3 0 13:4 18
4 Gil Vicente 8 5 1 2 10:4 16
5 Moreirense 8 5 0 3 12:11 15
6 Famalicão 8 3 4 1 8:4 13
7 Vitória 8 3 2 3 9:12 11
8 Braga 8 2 4 2 12:8 10
9 Alverca 8 3 1 4 11:12 10
10 Nacional 8 3 1 4 9:12 10
11 Arouca 8 2 3 3 10:19 9
12 Rio Ave 8 1 5 2 11:13 8
13 Santa Clara 8 2 2 4 6:10 8
14 Casa Pia 8 2 2 4 8:13 8
15 Estrela 8 1 4 3 6:8 7
16 Estoril 8 1 3 4 10:13 6
17 Tondela 8 1 2 5 4:14 5
18 AVS 8 0 1 7 5:20 1
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Moreirense 4 4 0 0 9:3 12
2 Porto 4 3 1 0 8:0 10
3 Gil Vicente 4 3 0 1 6:2 9
4 Benfica 4 2 2 0 7:3 8
5 Vitória 4 2 2 0 7:5 8
6 Sporting 4 2 1 1 11:3 7
7 Alverca 4 2 0 2 4:5 6
8 Famalicão 4 1 2 1 4:2 5
9 Rio Ave 4 1 2 1 6:6 5
10 Arouca 5 1 2 2 7:11 5
11 Braga 4 1 1 2 5:4 4
12 Estrela 4 1 1 2 5:5 4
13 Estoril 4 1 1 2 4:4 4
14 Santa Clara 4 1 1 2 3:4 4
15 Nacional 4 1 0 3 5:10 3
16 Tondela 3 0 2 1 2:3 2
17 Casa Pia 4 0 2 2 3:7 2
18 AVS 4 0 0 4 1:9 0
France FlagLigue 1 Table
Ligue 1 2025/2026
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Marseille 8 6 0 2 21:7 18
2 PSG 8 5 2 1 16:8 17
3 Strasbourg 8 5 1 2 17:10 16
4 Lens 8 5 1 2 12:7 16
5 Lyon 8 5 0 3 11:8 15
6 Lille 8 4 2 2 16:10 14
7 Monaco 8 4 2 2 17:13 14
8 Toulouse 8 4 1 3 15:12 13
9 Rennes 8 2 5 1 11:12 11
10 Nice 8 3 2 3 12:14 11
11 Paris FC 8 3 1 4 13:15 10
12 Brest 8 2 3 3 14:14 9
13 Lorient 8 2 2 4 12:19 8
14 Auxerre 8 2 1 5 7:12 7
15 Nantes 8 1 3 4 5:9 6
16 Le Havre 8 1 3 4 10:16 6
17 Angers 8 1 3 4 4:12 6
18 Metz 8 0 2 6 5:20 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Marseille 4 4 0 0 16:4 12
2 Monaco 4 3 1 0 13:7 10
3 PSG 4 3 1 0 8:3 10
4 Nice 5 3 1 1 8:5 10
5 Strasbourg 4 3 0 1 8:2 9
6 Lens 4 3 0 1 8:3 9
7 Lyon 4 3 0 1 6:2 9
8 Rennes 4 2 2 0 6:3 8
9 Toulouse 4 2 1 1 11:8 7
10 Lille 4 2 1 1 4:3 7
11 Lorient 4 2 1 1 11:11 7
12 Paris FC 3 2 0 1 7:5 6
13 Auxerre 4 2 0 2 4:4 6
14 Brest 4 1 2 1 8:6 5
15 Le Havre 4 1 2 1 7:6 5
16 Angers 4 1 2 1 3:4 5
17 Nantes 4 1 1 2 3:5 4
18 Metz 4 0 2 2 1:5 2