An Interesting fixture is on the cards as Leipzig and Sporting Lisbon clash in the seventh round of the UEFA Champions League at Red Bull Arena on Wednesday, 22 January 2025. View our free RB Leipzig vs Sporting Lisbon predictions below.
Contents
- 1 RB Leipzig vs Sporting Lisbon predictions: Visitors to emerge victorious
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: Can Sporting Lisbon improve their fortunes against German opposition?
- 3 RB Leipzig preview: Still gunning for their first win
- 4 Sporting Lisbon preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
- 5 Player to watch: Victor Gyokeres
RB Leipzig vs Sporting Lisbon predictions: Visitors to emerge victorious
Key stats
- Leipzig have lost six out of six UEFA Champions League matches this season.
- Sporting Lisbon are currently on an eight-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in four of Sporting Lisbon's last five matches in this tournament.
- Each of Leipzig's last seven games went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: Leipzig 1-2 Sporting Lisbon
Leipzig suffered six defeats in as many games in this competition, averaging exactly one goal per game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Sporting Lisbon
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
With only two games left to play, it is impossible for Leipzig to earn a playoff spot, even if they win their remaining two games. The Bundesliga outfit have lost all of their group games and are 34th in the 36-team table.
On the other hand, 17th-placed Sporting Lisbon are only three points behind a top-eight spot. They have won three out of six group games, with a draw and two defeats.
With that in mind, Sporting Lisbon are the expected winners at 11/8 (2.38). Teams with these odds generally have a 42.1% probability of winning.
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Moreover, six of Leipzig's last seven games, and four of Sporting Lisbon's last five Champions League matches featured goals at both ends. For this reason, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 11/20 (1.55). That one has a 64.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Sporting Lisbon improve their fortunes against German opposition?
This will be the first encounter between RB Leipzig and Sporting Lisbon. However, Leipzig have a 3-1-1 win-draw-loss record in five previous clashes with Portuguese teams, while Sporting Lisbon have a 4-6-20 record in 30 previous skirmishes with German opponents.
RB Leipzig preview: Still gunning for their first win
Leipzig will still remain without Andre Silva, Xaver Schlager, Assan Ouedraogo, Benjamin Henrichs and Castello Lukeba because of injury setbacks.
Also, it's worth mentioning that the domestic suspensions to Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda will not affect their participation in this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Gulacsi (GK), Seiwald, Orban, Klostermann, Baku, Vermeeren, Kampl, Raum, Openda, Simons & Sesko.
Germany Bundesliga I 11/04/25
W
Wolfsburg
2
RB Leipzig
3
Germany Bundesliga I 05/04/25
W
TSG Hoffenheim
1
RB Leipzig
3
Germany DFB Pokal 02/04/25
L
VfB Stuttgart
3
RB Leipzig
1
Germany Bundesliga I 29/03/25
L
Borussia M'gladbach
1
RB Leipzig
0
Germany Bundesliga I 15/03/25
W
Borussia Dortmund
0
RB Leipzig
2
Sporting Lisbon preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
As for Sporting Lisbon, the duo of Nuno Santos and Ruben Vinagre are expected to be unavailable due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Israel (GK), Quaresma, Diomande, Juste, Araujo, Hjulmand, Simoes, Catamo, Trincao, Quenda & Gyokeres.
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/04/25
W
Santa Clara
0
Sporting
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 07/04/25
D
Braga
1
Sporting
1
Portugal Cup 03/04/25
W
Rio Ave
0
Sporting
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 29/03/25
W
Estrela
0
Sporting
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 15/03/25
W
Famalicao
1
Sporting
3
Player to watch: Victor Gyokeres
Victor Gyokeres has been on an impressive run in recent weeks, scoring in four consecutive matches. The Swedish forward has been consistent over the course of the season, scoring 42 times and providing nine assists in 37 appearances for club and country. Gyokeres will be called upon to provide the goals on Wednesday evening.