Istanbul Basaksehir vs Sporting Lisbon
Two-goal deficit makes Istanbul Basaksehir have to work hard when entertaining Sporting CP in the second leg of UEL. This time they acted as the host to hold the match at Fatih Terim Stadium.
The first game of the last 32 was held a week ago with a score of 3-1 for Sporting CP. The host did appear more effective with 8 shots on target compared to 2 and managed to score through the actions of Sebastian Coates (3 ‘), Andraz Sporar (44’), and Luciano Vetto (51 ‘), while the only goal for the visitors was printed through the white dot.
Therefore, Istanbul Basaksehir was asked to appear at the match tomorrow. They are still playing until Tuesday (25/2) to receive invitations to Rizespor’s headquarters in the 23rd week of the Turkish Super League. They also won with a score of 1-2 to climb the top, although with a difference of one point from Trabzonspor below.
That fact is expected to make them more confident, especially if the last three home games have also been successfully secured against Yeni Malatyaspor (4-1), Genclerbirligi (3-1), and Besiktas (1-0). This record is in stark contrast to Sporting CP’s report card away where they lost twice to Braga (2-1, 1-0) in the Taca de Liga and Primeira League competitions in Portugal, then drew against Rio Ave (1-1). This trend must be used by Edin Visca et al, especially if this will be the first meeting at Fatih Terim. In essence, they still have a chance to escape if they are able to perform without burden.
Our Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Odds: 1.87