Bayern Munich vs Sporting CP Preview – Match Preview
Bayern Munich started the season very strongly by winning their first 16 matches and scoring 53 goals. Their winning run finally ended with a 2-2 draw against Union Berlin, where Harry Kane scored in the 93rd minute to save the match.
Their only away loss in the Champions League came against Arsenal, where they played poorly and lost 3-1. The xG stats were also one-sided at 0.65–3.11.
After that defeat, Vincent Kompany’s team recovered well and won three matches in a row, scoring 11 goals and conceding five. Kane came off the bench and scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 win at Stuttgart. He now has 28 goals this season for Bayern.
In the pre-match press conference, Kompany praised Sporting and said, “They are technically strong and very talented. They have fast attackers, active midfielders, and defenders who play good football. It’s the Champions League, so we want to perform at our best. Sporting has real quality.”
Sporting have not lost a match since early October — a run of 12 games. They are currently eighth in the Champions League standings and recently beat Club Brugge 3-0.
Their only Champions League defeat this season was a close 2-1 loss to Napoli.
Rui Borges’s team recently drew 1-1 with Benfica. Pedro Goncalves scored early, but they had to settle for a point. Sporting are still in second place in the Champions League table.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Bayern Munich vs Sporting CP |
| Competition | 2025–26 UEFA Champions League |
| Date (Today) | 09 Dec 2025 |
| Kick-off | 11:15 PM IST (17:45 GMT) |
| Venue | Allianz Arena, Munich |
| City | Germany |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Bayern Munich Win | Sporting CP Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Bayern Munich vs Sporting CP – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2009 | UEFA Champions League | Bayern Munich | 7 – 1 | Sporting CP |
| 26 Feb 2009 | UEFA Champions League | Sporting CP | 0 – 5 | Bayern Munich |
| 01 Nov 2006 | UEFA Champions League | Bayern Munich | 0 – 0 | Sporting CP |
| 19 Oct 2006 | UEFA Champions League | Sporting CP | 0 – 1 | Bayern Munich |
Bayern Munich – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2025 | Bundesliga | Stuttgart | Away | Bayern | 0–5 | Win |
| 29 Nov 2025 | Bundesliga | St. Pauli | Bayern | Home | 3–1 | Win |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Champions League | Arsenal | Away | Bayern | 3–1 | Loss |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Bundesliga | Freiburg | Bayern | Home | 6–2 | Win |
| 15 Nov 2025 | Bundesliga | Union Berlin | Away | Bayern | 2–2 | Draw |
Sporting CP – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | Primeira Liga | Benfica | Away | Sporting | 1–1 | Draw |
| 30 Nov 2025 | Primeira Liga | Estrela Amadora | Sporting | Home | 4–0 | Win |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Champions League | Club Brugge | Sporting | Home | 3–0 | Win |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Taça de Portugal | Marinhense | Sporting | Home | 3–0 | Win |
| 08 Nov 2025 | Primeira Liga | Santa Clara | Away | Sporting | 1–2 | Win |
Bayern Munich vs Sporting CP Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | 1 | 14 | 12-1-1 | 37 | 53+ | ~18 (estimate) | +35 (strong) | W-W-L-W-D |
| Sporting CP | 2 | 14 | 9-4-1 | 31 | 30+ | ~12 (estimate) | +18 (strong) | D-W-W-W-W |
Bayern Munich vs Sporting CP: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | Strong attacking power, high finishing quality, dominance in possession, relentless pressing, multiple creative players, big-match experience | Vulnerable to counter-attacks, defensive lapses under pressure, space left behind full-backs, inconsistency in some away CL matches, overcommitting forward, rotation/injuries affecting balance |
| Sporting CP | Solid defensive structure, strong counter-attacks, good recent form (12-match unbeaten), fast attackers, compact midfield, scoring consistency | May struggle vs Bayern’s high pressure, quality gap in squad depth, difficulty defending sustained attacks, risk of early goals conceded, away disadvantage, counters can be shut down if Bayern control midfield |
Bayern Munich vs Sporting CP Team News & Lineup
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1):
Manuel Neuer; Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Josip Stanisic; Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic; Michael Olise, Lennart Karl, Serge Gnabry; Harry Kane
Team news:
Vincent Kompany said that Alphonso Davies might return to the squad. He said, “There is a chance he will be included. But if the match is very close, he will probably not play any minutes.”
Sporting CP (4-3-3):
Rui Silva; Ivan Fresneda, Ousmane Diomande, Goncalo Inacio, Matheus Reis; Joao Simoes, Hidemasa Morita, Morten Hjulmand; Geny Catamo, Luis Suarez, Maxi Araujo
Team news:
Rui Borges is missing Quenda, Trincao and Pedro Goncalves, so he may switch to a 4-3-3. He also said Ioannidis is doubtful and may or may not travel.
Bayern Munich vs Sporting CP Match Prediction
Bayern have had both teams scoring in six of their last seven matches, and I think it will happen again against Sporting. I will avoid betting on Bayern at low odds, so BTTS is my only pick.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Bayern Munich Win & BTTS: Yes | Bayern Munich has a potent attack, while Sporting CP’s defense can be vulnerable. | ★★★★☆ |
| Clean Sheet | Bayern Munich Clean Sheet – No | Sporting CP can create opportunities, especially on counterattacks. | ★★★★☆ |
| HT/FT | Bayern Munich / Bayern Munich | Bayern Munich is likely to dominate from the start and maintain control. | ★★★★☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Over 2.5 | Both teams are offensive-minded, and Bayern Munich will likely push for goals. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Bayern Munich by 2 goals (3-1) | Expect a relatively comfortable win for Bayern Munich, with Sporting CP scoring once. | ★★★★☆ |
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