PSV vs Sporting Prediction: The Portuguese are favorites

Prediction for the UEFA Champions League PSV vs Sporting match which will take place on October 1st. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

PSV is the reigning champions of the Netherlands. The Eindhoven club had failed to win the title for five years in a row, but last season was great for them, and they were crowned champions. They are not going to stop there, and in the first round of this year's competition, they beat Valwijk 5:1, Herakles 3:1, Almere City 7:1, Gow Ahead Eagles 3:0, Nijmegen 2:0, Fortuna 3:1 and Willem II 2:0. In the Eredivisie, they are top of the standings. They are gradually pulling away from their rivals. However, they started their Champions League campaign with a 3:1 defeat at the hands of Juventus.

Sporting is another team that won back the title at the end of last season. The wait was not as long for them, who had been without a trophy for just two years, but they gave their rivals no chance of success last season, finishing nine points clear of their nearest challengers. The Lisbon outfit have made an impressive start to the campaign, beating Rio Ave 3:1, Nacional 6:1, Farense 5:0, Porto 2:0, Aroca 3:0, ABC 3:0, and Estoril 3:0. Seven successive victories have seen the Lions top the Portuguese Primeira Liga standings. They also kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 2:0 home win over Lille.

Both teams have started the season on a 7-match winning streak in their respective domestic leagues, where they are now top of the standings. At the same time, the Eindhoven side lost 3:1 to Juventus in their Champions League debut, while the Lisbon side beat Lille 2:0 in their first match. The Portuguese are favorites in the upcoming clash, not only because of their potent attack but also because of their solid defense, something the Dutch are struggling with.

We have already noted that Sporting has been excellent in attack this season. They have played nine games in all competitions, scoring 30 goals at an average of 3.33 per game—an impressive statistic. It would be fair to say that their opponents will be looking to score, but the Lisbon side is also very solid at the back. They haven't conceded a goal in six consecutive games, so it will be difficult for the Red and Whites to make their mark in attack.