Portuguese Primeira Liga side Sporting CP welcome French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain to the Estádio José Alvalade on Tuesday 20 January, with kick-off set for 21:00.
Softfootball reported that Sporting come into this Champions League match in good form, having won seven of their last ten matches across all competitions.
They earned a 3-0 home win over Casa Pia in their last game, with Geny Catamo scoring twice and Daniel Bragança also on the scoresheet. Sporting have controlled games well this season, enjoying strong possession and defensive stability at home.
PSG have also been effective recently, winning seven of their last ten competitive matches. Their most recent result was a commanding 3-0 Ligue 1 victory over Lille, where Ousmane Dembélé scored twice and Bradley Barcola added the third.
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In the Champions League group, PSG were held to a 0-0 draw away to Athletic Club, showing that they can be held by disciplined opponents. PSG have taken to their official X handle to inform their fans that the Champions League is returning.
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In the UCL table, PSG sit on 13 points from six games, while Sporting have collected 10 points, keeping their hopes of progression alive. Sporting lost 3-1 away to Bayern Munich in their last European outing but have been strong at home they’ve covered the +0.75 Asian Handicap line in 10 consecutive home matches.
Team News
Sporting will be without Hector Fort, Rafa Mir, and Pedro Bigas for this game, while André Silva and John Donald face late fitness tests. Mir’s absence is significant, as he has six goals this season, but Sporting are expected to rely on Alvaro Rodriguez through the middle with support from Geny Catamo and Grady Diangana.
PSG are likely to field a strong squad, with no major absences reported for this fixture. Players such as Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha, and João Neves are expected to play key roles, with Lucas Chevalier in goal.
Possible Lineups
Sporting predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Rui Silva; Ivan Fresneda, Matheus, Gonçalo Inácio, Georgios Vagiannidis; Hidemasa Morita, João Simões; Geny Catamo, Trincão, Maximiliano Araújo; Luis Suárez.
PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Lucas Chevalier; Warren Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Senny Mayulu, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué
Prediction
Most major betting platforms and analysts believe this will be a tight affair. The popular pick is Sporting +0.75 on the Asian Handicap, which suggests that Sporting can stay competitive and may even take a positive result or narrow loss. Sporting’s strong home form and PSG’s occasional struggles on the road make this a compelling matchup.
Sporting’s home success and PSG’s attacking firepower set the stage for an intriguing Champions League night.
Where to watch
The UEFA Champions League clash between Sporting CP and Paris Saint-Germain will be available on different platforms depending on your location. The match takes place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. In the United States, fans can watch live on Paramount+ and DAZN, with some games also shown on CBS channels.
In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 4 and streamed on Discovery+ UK. Canadian viewers can follow the action on DAZN, while fans in other regions should check local broadcasters, with options including DAZN, Amazon Prime Video, or official UEFA partners. Kick-off is set for 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET in the US and 8:00 PM GMT in the UK.
