LASK Linz vs Sporting Lisbon
The top two occupants of the Europa League Group D have certainly escaped, but they can still fight over the summit in the last week. The match will be held at Linzer Stadion.
Currently the position is occupied by Sporting CP with 12 points, two points from the LASK below, while the 3rd and 4th place is occupied by PSV Eindhoven and Rosenborg who have 7 and 0 points. Even if PSV wins, they still cannot shift LASK who has won ahead.
Regarding the match tomorrow, the LASK charts are so impressive that they only swallowed 1 defeat during the last 12 matches, winning 10 times. This number includes three Group D matches against PSV (0-0, 4-1) and Rosenborg (1-2). So, they are very confident to welcome this week’s duel.
On the other hand, the Sporting CP chart is equally impressive where they only lost 3 times since October, while the remaining 10 were won. This number also includes meetings against LASK (2-1), Rosenborg (1-0, 0-2), and PSV (4-0). So, they also cannot be considered as frivolous opponents.
Tomorrow’s match will be Sporting CP’s first visit to Linzer. Unlike the hosts, they only need a draw so they can finish in the top position of Group D. In addition, LASK is also disadvantaged by the schedule because the next two days must appear against Sturm Graz in the Swiss League stage, while Sporting CP is four days before against Santa Clara. These two things must be taken into account by the host properly.
Our Prediction: 1
Odds: 1.72