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UEFA Champions League League Stage · 8
Manchester City crestManchester CityLWLWL
20:00
Wednesday 27 January 2027 · UK time
Sporting CP crestSporting CPLWWWW
Etihad Stadium, Manchester Add to calendar

This page updates itself — line-ups appear as soon as they are announced

Match preview

Manchester City host Sporting CP in UEFA Champions League League Stage · 8 on Wednesday 27 January 2027, 20:00 (UK time) at Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

Manchester City sit 3rd with 21 points from 10 matches, 3 points behind of 3rd-placed Sporting CP.

Manchester City are in mixed form (2W 0D 3L in their last 5). Sporting CP are in excellent form (4W 0D 1L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Manchester City a 31% chance of victory, Sporting CP 47% and the draw 21%. It makes Sporting CP the favourites, with expected goals of 1.6 against 2.01.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Manchester City vs Sporting CP?

Kick-off is Wednesday 27 January 2027, 20:00 UK time.

Where is Manchester City vs Sporting CP played?

The match is played at Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

Who is predicted to win Manchester City vs Sporting CP?

Our Poisson data model rates Manchester City at 31%, the draw at 21% and Sporting CP at 47%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-2. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.