Sporting Lisbon vs Galatasaray

Opta · September 8, 2026

Sporting CP and Galatasaray face off in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League at Estádio José Alvalade on Wednesday with both sides out to extend unbeaten streaks, as the hosts have avoided defeat in five consecutive matches while the visitors pursue their fifth straight game without a loss. Both sides are playing their first European match of the season.

In their last six matches in all competitions, Sporting have won four, drawn one and lost one. They scored 15 and conceded seven in that stretch, scoring first in five of the six contests. A majority of their goals (nine) came in the first half, while their opponents netted once in the first 45 minutes. Galatasaray have won four, drawn one and lost one in their last six. They scored 16 and conceded nine over that stretch, netting first in three of the six. They had five goals in the first half, while their opponents netted three times before the break.

• Sporting Lisbon have won their last 2 games at home when L. Suárez has scored
• There have been 3 or more goals scored in each of Galatasaray's last 4 games
• L. Suárez has scored in the last 3 games for Sporting Lisbon