Sporting CP - Maribor preview

Sporting CP - Maribor preview

This game might be a crucial one for both Sporting CP and Maribor NK. These two sides are competing with Schalke for a spot in the knockout phase.

Sporting beat Schalke in the previous round and are now just a point away from them. As Schalke play Chelsea tonight, Sporting’s chances for overtaking the 2nd spot are pretty high. However, the same goes for Maribor, their next opponents.

Sporting are favorites here, knowing the quality of their players and the fact that the game will be played in Portugal, but that doesn’t scare Maribor. They managed to stay undefeated in Germany against Schalke and are willing to try the same tonight.

Sporting CP - Maribor match facts to help with online betting

Sporting CP have conceded at least one goal in their last 7 matches in UEFA Champions League.

Sporting CP have conceded at least one goal in their last 3 home matches in UEFA Champions League.

Maribor have conceded at least one goal in their last 4 matches in UEFA Champions League.

Maribor haven't won their last 4 matches in UEFA Champions League.

Sporting CP - Maribor Prediction

Maribor are traveling to Portugal, confident that after the 1-1 draw with Chelsea, they can make another surprise. We should see a close game and HT Draw seems very possible.

Half Time - Draw 2.62 @ Bet365.com