Sporting Lisbon at Qarabag 11/29/18 - Europa League Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/08/2019 at 1:18 PM ET

Sporting Lisbon have recently made some changes in their coaching staff and have been really great ever since. They will now fight for a spot in the Europa League round of 32 when they will be hosted by Qarabag. Qarabag have been really bad so far in the competition and shouldn’t pose a threat.

Qarabag (1-3-0) lost their first three matches in the group stage this season but are actually coming off a win in their last match. However, they scored a single goal in the win against Vorskla Poltava, and that goal came from the penalty spot. Qarabag have severe scoring issues in the competition and that was their first goal so far. They only need a win here in order to keep their hopes alive, but it is more than a long-shot. They are unbeaten in five consecutive matches in all competitions (3-0-2), but have lost six of their last ten in the Europa League (4-6-0). Qarabag’s European home form has been dire, with no wins in their last six (0-5-1).
Sporting Lisbon (2-1-1) played a really mediocre match on the road against Premier League powerhouse Arsenal but did manage to escape with a point. It’s not like they played any good soccer, but they did play great defense and forced a goal-less draw. They are now 2nd in the group with 7 points, and a win here would ensure their progress to the knock-out round of the competition. Sporting Lisbon’s away form in the Europa League isn’t impressive, with just six wins in their last 17 away group games (6-9-2). They have lost just once of their last five Europa League fixtures (3-1-1), registering three clean sheets in the process.

Sporting Lisbon are much more comfortable regarding the qualification, but they do need a win here in order to be safe. They have been great lately and their best attacker, Bas Dost, is firing in all cylinders lately. Go with the visitors.

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