Manchester City F.C. vs Sporting CP Prediction 9 March 2022

Manchester City will test the strength of Sporting in another confrontation of the Champions League last 16.

Manchester City started the second half of February with a 2-3 home fiasco against Tottenham, which ended their long unbeaten streak. Further, the Cityzens in class dealt with Everton (1:0) in the Premier League and Peterborough (2:0) in the Cup. Now they are close to defending the title in England, as well as to triumph in Europe.

For the first time in years, Sporting reached the Champions League play-offs, finishing second in the group with Ajax, Borussia Dortmund and Besiktas. It should be noted that in the national arena, the Lions are second and behind the leaders by six points. Prior to the match, they dealt with outsiders Arouca, 2:0.

However, the 0:5 defeat from Manchester City actually puts an end to Sporting's future prospects in European competition. We think that the hosts will calmly bring the matter to a general triumph and without much effort in attack.