Bayern Munich vs Sporting CP Prediction & Betting Tips (9 December)

The last day of the Champions League produced a small event as Bayern Munich experienced the first defeat of the season in all competitions, losing to a very strong Arsenal team 3-1. Despite this setback, the Germans retain their place on the 3rd step of the podium, behind the Gunners and PSG. It must be said that before losing in England, FCB was full by winning against Chelsea 3-1, Pafos 1-5, Club Bruges 4-0 and PSG 1-2. In the Bundesliga, the Bavarians are pretty much at the top of the rankings, far ahead of the competition. On the way to a new title, Vincent Kompany's men will want to maintain their lead against Sankt Pauli and Stuttgart. On the other side of the median, Sporting CP clearly has nothing to be ashamed of its record so far in this Champions League.

Thanks to their 10 points on the clock, the Portuguese actually occupy 8th place in this regular season, the last one virtually qualifying immediately for the 1/8 finals. Only beaten by Napoli 2-1, Rui Borges' men were otherwise able to defeat Kairat Almaty 4-1, OM 2-1 and Club Bruges 3-0 on the last day with a draw obtained in the meantime at Juventus 1-1. At the same time, in the championship, the Lisbonites remain in the wake of FC Porto who are leaders. Before this trip to the Allianz Arena, Sporting will have a lot to do by hosting Estrela Amadora and traveling to Benfica for the derby. 

This new European poster could still arrive a little early for left back Alfonso Davies and for playmaker Musiala who risk still being a little short. Otherwise, this entire Munich team should be able to attack this week. Of course, goalkeeper Neuer should keep his place in goal despite his blunder against Arsenal. Already the author of 24 goals in all competitions this year including 5 in the Champions League, Harry Kane was unable to shine against Arsenal, his former rival when he played for Tottenham Spurs. French international Olise (6 goals, 6 assists in the Bundesliga, 4 goals in C1) should also claim a place in the 11, as should the very promising Karl (17 years old, 2 goals in the Bundesliga and C1) who scored points by scoring at the Emirates Stadium. On the other hand, Luis Diaz will have to serve the 2nd of his 3 suspension matches after his exclusion against PSG. Just like its opponent of the day, Sporting will not be at full strength to compete in this meeting.

Indeed, the long-time absentees, the wide player Nuno Santos and the interesting Bragança, are still not on their feet this week. The starting central defender Debast, the providential Pedro Gonçalves (8 goals in the league) and the Greek striker Ioannidis must also continue their convalescence. Conversely, the best assets of this Lisbon team should be present. We of course think of Trincão (3 goals and 2 assists in the league) who scored his 3rd goal in this Champions League against Club Bruges. The very promising Quenda (1 goal and 4 assists in the league, 2 goals and 2 assists in C1) or the Colombian Luis Suarez (ex-OM, 7 goals and 2 assists in the league, 2 goals in C1) also found the net on the last day and they could start this game well. 

• Summary: FC Bayern München is going head to head with Sporting CP starting on 9 Dec 2025 at 17:45 UTC at Allianz Arena stadium, Munich city, Germany. The match is a part of the UEFA Champions League .