Sporting Lisbon vs Young Boys – Preview, Prediction and Lineups 22/02/2024 – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers

Sporting Lisbon vs Young Boys Match Analysis

Match Preview

Sporting Lisbon will face Young Boys at Estadio Jose Alvalade on Thursday for the second leg of their Europa League knockout-round playoff tie.

Sporting won the first leg 3-1, and they will look to maintain their two-goal lead.

Viktor Gyokeres scored first for Sporting in the 41st minute from the spot, with Goncalo Inacio also contributing to the scoreline.

Filip Ugrinic netted for Young Boys in the 42nd minute.

Sporting has been strong at home this season, with two wins and only one loss in three Europa League matches.

They are currently on a 12-game winning run at home across all competitions.

In their past six matches across all competitions, Sporting has won five and lost one, scoring 21 goals and conceding two during that period.

Young Boys struggled on the road in the Champions League, losing all three of their group-stage matches before dropping down into the Europa League.

Over their last six matches across all competitions, the visitors have won three, drawn one, and lost two, scoring 11 goals and conceding eight.

Prediction: Sporting Lisbon 2-0 Young Boys

We predict that Sporting Lisbon will win 2-0 against Young Boys.

Sporting is now on a five-game winning streak after losing to Braga in January.

Furthermore, they defeated Young Boys 3-1 in Switzerland, and we anticipate another victory for them on Thursday.

• Prediction: Sporting to win

We believe Sporting is likely to score at least two goals when they face Young Boys on Thursday night.

The host managed to net three times on their visit to Young Boys’ home last week. They have also scored at least two goals in each of their last five games.

• Betting Tip: Home over 1.5 Goals

Possible Starting Lineups

Sporting Lisbon:

Adan;

Quaresma, Coates, Inacio;

Catamo, Hjulmand, Morita, Santos;

Trincao, Gyokeres, Goncalves

Young Boys:

Von Ballmoos;

Blum, Amenda, Lustenberger, Hadjam;

Lakomy, Lauper, Males;

Elia, Itten, Mvuka