Sporting CP vs Ajax: Sporting CP battle it out against Ajax in the opening match of the UEFA Champions League on Thursday in Group C in Lisbon.
Match Details:
Teams: Sporting CP vs Ajax
Venue: Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisboa, Portugal
Date: Thursday 16th September, 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/
.@AFCAjax, estamos à vossa espera 😎#OndeVaiUmVãoTodos #UCL pic.twitter.com/xGip4eBSzl
— Sporting Clube de Portugal 🏆 (@Sporting_CP) September 14, 2021
Preview
Sporting CP and Ajax won the Liga Portugal and Eredivisie last season to cement their place in the Champions League 2021-22 and will hope to begin their season in the best manner possible.
Both sides began their respective domestic campaigns well with Sporting in 4th position after gaining 11 points from 5 matches.
They have dropped points in their last two matches and eye a turnaround in form.
𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 ✅ #SportingCP pic.twitter.com/sxrOR78yK4
— Sporting CP English 🏆 (@SportingCP_en) September 8, 2021
A draw against Porto 1-1 on the weekend was a part of this where Santos’ first half goal was cancelled out by Diaz in the second half to ensure the points were split.
On the other hand, Ajax is 2nd in the Eredivisie league table with 10 points from 4 matches without a single defeat.
The Netherlands side picked up a 2-0 away win against PEC Zwolle in their previous match with Haller scoring a brace of goals.
Ajax eye a fifth consecutive tonight as they mount a challenge in the UEFA Champions League.
Form Guide
Sporting CP: WWWDD
Ajax: LWDWW
⏹ FINAL DO JOGO:
Os Leões saem do Clássico com um ponto, após um empate a 1 bola.
⚽ @nunomsantos11
📊 https://t.co/qBhuJzGN4E#SCPFCP #LigaPortugal #DiaDeSporting pic.twitter.com/jvuDOm283M— Sporting Clube de Portugal 🏆 (@Sporting_CP) September 11, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Sporting CP 1-1 FC Porto
PEC Zwolle 0-2 Ajax
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Sporting CP vs Ajax in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App or Jio TV while the broadcast is available on the Sony Sports Network.
Team News
Goncalves is ruled out for the Portuguese side due to a knee injury while Coates is suspended for this one.
Ajax has Klaassen and Klaiber on the side-lines due to groin and knee injuries respectively.
Sporting CP possible 11:
Adan, Esgaio, Neto, Feddal, Porro, Palhinha, Luiz, Vinagre, Santos, Cabral and Paulinho
Ajax possible 11:
Pasveer, Tagliafico, Blind, Timber, Mazraoui, Alvarez, Gravenberch, Tadic, Berghuis, Antony and Haller
Prediction: Sporting CP 1-2 Ajax
We expect Ajax to edge this one due to their attacking form of football and the added initiative of their strikers being in good form.
Sporting has just dropped form slightly after successive draws. We back them to use home advantage and put in a good shift against a top-class Ajax side.
But Ajax’s consistency makes them favourites for this one.
Players to watch out for: Santos, Palhinha, Haller and Tadic.
