Borussia Dortmund welcome Sporting Lisbon to Signal Iduna Park for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff tie. After a dominant 3-0 victory in the first leg in Lisbon, Dortmund are in a strong position to advance. Meanwhile, Sporting face a massive challenge as they attempt to overturn the deficit on the road.
📅 Match Date: February 19, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 11:30 PM
🏟 Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
Team Preview
Borussia Dortmund’s Performance
Dortmund come into this match looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2-0 Bundesliga defeat to Bochum over the weekend. Despite their struggles in domestic competition, they have been solid in Europe, with Serhou Guirassy netting his 10th goal of the campaign in the first leg.
The German side has a strong home record against Portuguese teams, having won every match played against them in Dortmund. With a three-goal cushion, Niko Kovač’s men are favorites to progress.
Sporting Lisbon’s Performance
Sporting Lisbon have struggled for form in recent weeks, winning just one of their last five matches across all competitions. Following their first-leg defeat, they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Arouca in the Primeira Liga. Injuries to key players, including Hidemasa Morita and Daniel Bragança, further complicate their challenge.
The Portuguese side has historically struggled in Germany, winning just one of their 16 away games against German teams. Overturning a three-goal deficit will require a near-perfect performance.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
✅ Dortmund have won four of their five meetings with Sporting in the Champions League.
✅ The German side has kept three clean sheets in these encounters.
✅ Sporting have won just one of their last seven away matches across all competitions.
✅ Dortmund have a 100% home record against Portuguese teams.
✅ Sporting are winless in their last five Champions League matches, conceding 13 goals.
Match Prediction
With a commanding first-leg lead and a strong record against Portuguese teams, Dortmund are expected to secure qualification. Sporting’s poor form and growing injury concerns make an upset unlikely.
🔮 Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Sporting Lisbon
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Score808
✅ Live7HD
✅ Epics Sports
