2019-20 UEFA Europa League – Sporting CP vs Istanbul Basaksehir Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Sporting CP vs Istanbul Basaksehir kick off? Thursday 20th February, 2020 – 17:55 (UK)
Where is Sporting CP vs Istanbul Basaksehir being played? Estádio José Alvalade
What TV channel is Sporting CP vs Istanbul Basaksehir on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to UEFA Europa League matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Sporting CP vs Istanbul Basaksehir in the UK? Subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Where can I get tickets for Sporting CP vs Istanbul Basaksehir?
Sporting CP – https://www.sporting.pt/en/tickets-and-gamebox/tickets
Istanbul Basaksehir – https://www.viagogo.com/Sports-Tickets/International-Soccer/Turkish-Super-League/Istanbul-Basaksehir-FK-Tickets
What was the score in the last meeting between Sporting CP & Istanbul Basaksehir? N/A
THE TEAM NEWS
SPORTING CP
Predicted line-up (4-1-4-1): Luis Maximiano; Ristovski, Coates, Neto, Borja; Doumbia; Rafael Camacho, Acuna, Wendel, Vietto; Sporar
Unavailable: Renan Ribeiro (Suspended), Chico Geraldes (Injured), Luiz Phellype (Injured), Mathieu (Injured)
Doubtful: Acuna (Injured)
ISTANBUL BASAKSEHIR
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Gunok; Junior Caicara, Skrtel, Epureanu, Clichy; Visca, Kahveci, Tekdemir, Elia; Crivelli, Ba
Unavailable: Topal (Suspended)
Doubtful:
THE PREDICTION
Istanbul Basaksehir have proven difficult to beat this season and only Roma were able to best them in the group stage of the Europe League. This trip to Sporting CP will be a difficult one with both teams expected to throw plenty forward and there should be goals at either end.
