Ace Football previews the Champions League round 2 match between PSV Eindhoven and Sporting CP and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
As the early season favourites, PSV Eindhoven will look to justify their title credentials on Tuesday when they take on Sporting CP for a round 2 match in the Champions League.
PSV Eindhoven came away from their premiere match of the season with nothing to show for it and hope to make amends in the upcoming match.
Team form: PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP
PSV Eindhoven Form
In the previous three matches, PSV Eindhoven lost 3-1 against Juventus, beat Fortuna Sittard by 1-3 and won 0-2 against Willem II. PSV Eindhoven just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six Champions League matches at the Philips Stadion. They also drew four and lost one of these six encounters, in which they scored eight and conceded eight goals.
Sporting CP Form
Sporting CP look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Lille, who were defeated by 2-0. Then, AVS Futebol SAD got outclassed in a 3-0 win, before beating Estoril by 0-3. Sporting CP won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Champions League. The scoreline from these matches says ten goals conceded and 11 scored.
Betting stats and facts for PSV Eindhoven and Sporting CP
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that PSV Eindhoven and Sporting CP played across all tournaments.
- PSV Eindhoven have won 9 of the last 11 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 12 of the last 14 PSV Eindhoven home matches in the Champions League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 PSV Eindhoven matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 PSV Eindhoven home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- PSV Eindhoven have won 7 of the last 9 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Sporting CP have won 8 of the last 9 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 11 of the last 13 Sporting CP away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Sporting CP matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Sporting CP have won the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 8 Sporting CP matches in the Champions League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP
Luuk de Jong is showing good form for PSV Eindhoven, scoring two goals in their last six matches. Marcus Edwards scored once in his previous half dozen outings.
Betting markets: PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP
Full-time result
Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at Philips Stadion, PSV Eindhoven won eight and drew two. Sporting CP won seven of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew two and lost one. Sporting CP are in great form with 8 wins on the bounce.
Both teams to score
PSV Eindhoven scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Impressively, Sporting CP scored the first goal in ten out of previous ten games. Sporting CP have not conceded a goal in 6 consecutive games. PSV Eindhoven managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for PSV Eindhoven, who scored an average of 3.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Sporting CP, who managed to hit the net 3.3 times on average in these games. PSV Eindhoven are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 21 matches. Sporting CP won their last three matches to nil.
Suggested bet: PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP
To sum up, the upcoming match between PSV Eindhoven and Sporting CP seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Champions League game.
PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting CP: Who wins the game?
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