Sporting vs Sturm Prediction: Even the Lions' Second Lineup is Too Strong

Prediction for the Europa League game between Sporting vs Sturm, which will take place on December 14th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The fate of Group D's top spot was decided in the fifth round between Atalanta and Sporting. It ended in a 1:1 draw, and the Italians were content as they secured the first place for a long time. Sporting is now definitely second after the defeat to Atalanta, and Sturm and Rakow will not catch up with the Portuguese. Also, Sporting has a crucial match against Porto in four days, so we doubt the Lions will field their strongest lineup.

In the last round of the Europa League, Sturm lost at home to Rakow, which made life much harder for them. Now, the Austrians and the Poles are tied on points. Sturm only has a goal-difference advantage. But Rakow will finish the tournament with a home match against unmotivated Atalanta, so Sturm is in trouble. After the loss to Rakow, Sturm played two games at home: a draw with Linz and a 1:0 win over Altach.

Despite Sporting's lack of motivation, they will take the upcoming game seriously enough and do their best to win. Most likely, Sporting, before the match against Porto, won't let their core play. Still, the reserve guys are eager to prove they are not worse than the club's stars. Even at home, Sturm could not earn points against the Poles. After all, a draw was their ticket to the playoffs of the Conference League. If the Austrians could not succeed against a Polish club at home, would they do that in Lisbon, albeit against the Lions' second lineup?