Young Boys vs Sporting Lisbon prediction and betting tips on February 15, 2024
In the UEFA Europa League playoffs, a match between Young Boys and Lisbon's Sporting will take place. The match will be held in Bern on Thursday, February 15th. The game is scheduled to start at 18:45 Central European Time.
Young Boys
The Swiss team competed in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League in the autumn, where no one expected them to make a breakthrough. Their opponents in the group were Manchester City, Leipzig, and Red Star Belgrade. In matches against Red Star Belgrade, Young Boys managed to secure a place in the Europa League, finishing third. Currently, the team is on a roll, as evidenced by their results in the Swiss Super League matches. The "Black and Green" team confidently leads the championship, having a solid lead over the second-place team.
Sporting Lisbon
Sporting smoothly passed through the group stage of the second most prestigious European club tournament, leaving behind Austrian Sturm and Polish champions Rakow. The Portuguese team suffered only one defeat, losing to Atalanta, who eventually won the group and advanced to the round of 16. In the Primeira Liga, Lisbon's Sporting looks quite confident, sharing the top spot with Benfica, with both teams having the same number of points. It is worth noting that the "Green and Whites" have one more game in hand.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Young Boys have won their previous four home matches.
- Sporting Lisbon has not conceded in their last three matches, securing three victories with a total score of 16-0.
- The teams have never met at the official level.
Young Boys - Sporting Lisbon Prediction
Sporting Lisbon appears to be the favorite in this matchup; however, in their away game, things may not be so straightforward for them. I suggest betting on the total under 3 goals.