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September 27 2021, 17:37 · Trystan Pugh

Group Stage – Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP Preview & Prediction

Group Stage – Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS

When is Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP taking place? Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP will take place on Tuesday 28th September, 2021 at 20:00 (UK)

Where is Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP taking place? Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP will take place at Signal-Iduna-Park in Dortmund

Where can I get tickets for Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP? Ticket information for Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP can be found on each club’s official website

What TV channel is Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP on in the UK? Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP will be televised live on BT Sport

Where can I stream Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Borussia Dortmund vs Sporting CP live via the BT Sport website & app

THE TEAM NEWS

BORUSSIA DORTMUND

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Meunier, Akanji, Hummels, Guerreiro; Dahoud, Witsel; Bellingham, Malen, Hazard; Haaland

UNAVAILABLE: Can (Injured), Coulibaly (Injured), Morey (Injured), Schmelzer (Injured), Tigges (Injured), Zagadou (Injured)

QUESTIONABLE: Haaland (Injured), Reyna (Injured), Reus (Injured)

SPORTING CP

PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Adan; Neto, Coates, Feddal; Porro, Joao Palhinha, Matheus, Vinagre; Sarabia, Paulinho, Nuno Santos

UNAVAILABLE: Gonçalo Inacio (Injured), Pedro Goncalves (Injured)

QUESTIONABLE:

THE PREDICTION

Given the manner in which Sporting CP were thrashed 1-5 by Ajax in the opening set of Champions League fixtures, it is difficult to see them holding out against a Dortmund side who score goals for fun. Much of that will depend on Erling Haaland’s availability though, with the prolific Norwegian absent from Bundesliga defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday. Manager Marco Rose will naturally be desperate for his star striker to win his race against time here. Either way, Dortmund should find the net in this one but don’t be surprised to see them concede in the process as they have kept just one clean sheet in their nine competitive games this season.

TIP: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE