The hosts are currently occupying top spot in Group D, having collected 7 points from 4 games, while Sporting are sitting at the third position with six points to their name.
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Tottenham Hotspur will host Sporting Lisbon in a UEFA Champions League fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Wednesday night. The hosts are currently occupying top spot in Group D, having collected 7 points from 4 games, while Sporting are sitting at the third position with six points to their name, level on points with second-placed side Marseille, but separated by goal-difference. Spurs are heading into the match on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United in a Premier League match on Sunday. The visitors, meanwhile, got the better of Casa Pia 3-1 in a Portuguese Primeira Liga game on the same day.Â
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A win on Wednesday will seal Tottneham’s place in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Antonio Conte’s side have recorded two wins, one draw and a defeat in their four games thus far. In their latest European match against Eintracht Frankfurt on October 12, Spurs secured a thrilling 3-2 win courtesy of Son Heung-min’s brace and one goal from Harry Kane. After that, Tottenham got the better of Everton (2-0), before suffering back-to-back defeats against Manchester United (2-0) and Newcastle (2-1), in the Premier League fixtures. Spurs are currently sitting in third spot in the English top flight standings, having collected 23 points from 12 games.
Sporting Lisbon, on the other hand, are occupying fourth position in the Portuguese Primeira Liga standings, with 19 points to their name from 10 games. The Green and Whites got the better of Casa Pia in their last outing courtesy of goals from Paulinho, Nuno Santos and Pedro Goncalves. Meanwhile, in the Champions League, the Lions started off with successive wins against Frankfurt and Spurs before losing to Marseille at home and away matches. The reverse fixture against Tottenham last month ended in a dramatic 2-0 win courtesy of late goals from Paulinho and Arthur.
Tottenham attackers Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison are sidelined with injuries, while the likes of Pierre-Emile Hojberg and Christian Romero are also occupying the medical room. Conte could be forced to opt for a 3-5-2 formation with the likes of Son and Kane partnering up front. As for Sporting, Esgaio and Goncalves along with coach Carlos Fernandes are out with suspension. Paulinho is expected to spearhead the attack, with Edwards and Trincao in support.Â
Tottenham Hotspur probable starting lineup: Lloris, Sanchez, Dier, Davies, Emerson, Skipp, Bentancur, Bissouma, Perisic, Kane, Son
Sporting Lisbon probable starting lineup: Adan, Inacio, Marsa, Reis, Porro, Ugarte, Morita, Santos, Trincao, Edwards, Paulinho
Tottenham Hotspur
| Opponents | Score |
| Newcastle United | 1-2 (L) |
| Manchester United | 2-0 (L) |
| Everton | 2-0 (W) |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 3-2 (W) |
| Brighton | 0-1 (L) |
Sporting Lisbon
| Opponents | Score |
| Casa pia | 3-1 (W) |
| Varzim | 1-0 (L) |
| Marseille | 0-2 (L) |
| Santa Clara | 1-2 (W) |
| Marseille | 1-4 (L) |
| last 2 match results |
| Sporting Lisbon 2-0 Tottenham |
| Sporting Lisbon 2-2 Tottenham |
The UEFA Champions League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sporting Lisbon will take place at Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Thursday at 12:30 am IST.
| Tottenham vs Sporting | key details |
| Date | October 26 (UK) |
| Venue | Tottenham Hotspur stadium |
| Kickoff time in UK | 8:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 8:00 pm (Wednesday) |
The live telecast of the UEFA Champions League matches in India are available on the Sony Sports network. Fans will also be able to watch the live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and JioTV. Besides, those in the UK can catch the live action via BT Sport network; and TVI Player and Eleven Sports 1 Portugal in Portugal.
