TIPS - Sporting CP VS Olympique de Marseille

[(Sporting CP) Strength]:
1. Sporting CP have shown solid form at home recently and will be eager to make an impact in this home match, demonstrating strong determination.
2. Luis Suarez has scored a goal in the last UEFA Champions League round. He has also found the net frequently in the league this season, delivering excellent individual performances.
3. Sporting CP previously faced F.C. Pacos de Ferreira in the Taca de Portugal, ultimately defeating their opponents in extra time to advance.
4. Sporting CP have scored 8 goals in the last 5 matches with a reliable offense.
5. Sporting CP have kept unbeaten in the last 3 home matches with 2 wins and 1 draw, showing reliable ability at home.

[(Sporting CP) Weakness]:
1. Sporting CP lost 1-2 away to SSC Napoli in the last round of the UEFA Champions League, suffering their first defeat in the competition this season.

[(Olympique de Marseille) Strength]:
1. Olympique de Marseille have been performing well recently. Despite playing on the road this time, they hope to extend their winning record.
2. Mason Greenwood delivered a standout performance in the last match, scoring four goals to lead Olympique de Marseille to a resounding victory.
3. Olympique de Marseille hammered Le Havre AC 6-2 in the last home match, making it 5 wins in a row recently.
4. Olympique de Marseille have won the last two away matches. They are quite competitive on the road.
5. Olympique de Marseille hammered AFC Ajax 4-0 at home in the last round of UEFA Champions League's league phase. The team achieved their first win in the competition this season.
6. Olympique de Marseille have scored 16 goals in the last 5 matches with a stunning offense.
7. Olympique de Marseille have kept unbeaten in their last 4 encounters with 3 wins and 1 draw, being at an advantage.

[Tips]:
As a top Portuguese side, Sporting CP have been inconsistent in the UEFA Champions League. Their defeat to SSC Napoli in the last round was a clear morale blow.

However, having returned to their familiar home ground, Sporting CP surely hope to make a difference and are full of fighting spirit.

On the other hand, Olympique de Marseille have been performing well recently, riding a 5-game winning streak with formidable momentum.

Having also secured victories in their last two away matches, Olympique de Marseille are favored to draw or win this match on the road.

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Olympique de Marseille (+0/0.5)