Sporting CP vs Olympique Marseille: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Sporting CP vs Olympique Marseille

• Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025

• Kick-off: 20:00 BST

• Venue: Estádio José Alvalade

Match Prediction: Sporting CP 2-1 Olympique Marseille

Sporting CP, coming off a mixed bag of results with a loss to Napoli and a convincing win against Kairat, will look to exploit their home advantage. Their attacking flair was evident in the 4-1 victory over Kairat, suggesting they could pose a significant threat to Marseille's defence. However, their recent defeat to Napoli indicates vulnerabilities that Marseille might target, particularly in transition.

Olympique Marseille, buoyed by a strong home win against Ajax but stung by a loss to Real Madrid, will need to balance their offensive prowess with defensive solidity.

Their 4-0 thrashing of Ajax showcases their potential to dominate, yet the defeat to Real Madrid highlights areas where Sporting could find openings. This match could hinge on Marseille's ability to control the midfield and capitalise on counter-attacks.

Sporting CP's recent form has been a blend of highs and lows, with a notable 4-1 home win against Kairat demonstrating their attacking capabilities. This victory could boost their confidence going into the match against Marseille.

However, their 1-2 loss to Napoli away from home suggests that their defence might be susceptible to pressure, which could be a concern against a team like Marseille.

Recent Champions League Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Napoli (A)

• Win: 4-1 vs Kairat (H)

Olympique Marseille's recent performances have shown their potential to dominate, as seen in their 4-0 home win against Ajax. This result indicates they can be a formidable force when playing at their best.

Conversely, their 1-2 loss to Real Madrid away from home highlights that they can struggle against top-tier opposition, which might influence their approach against Sporting CP.

Recent Champions League Results:

• Win: 4-0 vs Ajax (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Real Madrid (A)

In their previous encounters, Olympique Marseille has had the upper hand, securing a 2-0 victory away and a 4-1 win at home against Sporting CP. These results suggest Marseille has a psychological edge going into this match.

However, Sporting CP will be eager to overturn this record and make a statement on their home turf.

• Sporting CP 0-2 Olympique Marseille (12 Oct 2022)

• Olympique Marseille 4-1 Sporting CP (04 Oct 2022)

• Daniel Bragança (Knee) - Out
• Nuno Santos (Knee) - Out
• Ousmane Diomande (Muscle) - Doubt

• Geoffrey Kondogbia (Calf) - Out

• Hamed Junior Traorè (Thigh) - Out

• Rubén Blanco (Knee) - Doubt

• Facundo Medina (Ankle) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Silva, Fresneda, Debast, Inácio, Araujo, Morita, Hjulmand, Quenda, Trincão, Pote, Suárez

Sporting CP's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining possession and exploiting the flanks, with players like Quenda and Pote likely to be key in creating scoring opportunities.

• Predicted lineup: Rulli, Weah, Pavard, Aguerd, Palmieri, O'Riley, Højbjerg, Greenwood, Gomes, Paixão, Aubameyang

Olympique Marseille's lineup indicates a strategy centred around a strong midfield presence, with Højbjerg and O'Riley expected to control the game's tempo. The inclusion of Aubameyang up front suggests they will look to capitalise on quick transitions and counter-attacks.

• Suárez vs Aguerd: This duel will be crucial, with Suárez’s goal-scoring prowess tested against Aguerd’s defensive resilience.

• Hjulmand vs O’Reilly: The midfield battle between Hjulmand and O’Reilly could dictate the flow of the game, with both players pivotal in their respective teams' strategies.

• Fresneda (Sporting CP): Fresneda's versatility and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively make him a vital component of Sporting CP's lineup.

• Pavard (Olympique Marseille): Pavard's experience and defensive solidity will be essential for Marseille, particularly in neutralising Sporting CP's attacking threats.

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