Preview: Arsenal vs Sporting CP prediction, odds, where to watch, time | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 quarter-final second leg

The Gunners are on a two-match winning run against the Lions.

Arsenal are now going to take on Sporting Clube de Portugal for their second leg quarterfinal outing of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. The Emirates Stadium is going to witness this high-stakes contest between these clubs.

The Mikel Arteta-led side haven’t been able to perform up to the mark in their last few games. Domestically, they missed out on winning the EFL Cup title after losing to Man City in the final. They have also been knocked out of the FA Cup. The Gunners are coming in after dropping three points against Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Arsenal managed a 1-0 win in their first leg of the UCL quarterfinal. It was an away fixture for them and they managed a win in the final moments of the game. Despite having a one-goal advantage, the Gunners will be under pressure for their next one.

In their last five games, Rui Borges’ men have only lost one game and that too against Arsenal. They fought well till the final moments of the match, but conceded a goal to lose 0-1. The Lions will be away from home for their upcoming UEFA Champions League and they have a clear chance to make a comeback.

Sporting Lisbon have been excellent at home and their performances away from home have been decent enough. They will be coming in with a strong fight for the hosts, but it is not going to be an easy outing for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Date: Thursday, April 16
• Kick-off time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, April 15; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Arsenal: W-L-L-W-L

Sporting: W-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

Viktor Gyökeres was the sole goal scorer for Arsenal in their 1-2 loss against the Cherries in the Premier League. He will be eager to come up with a top performance and help the Gunners prevail at home. Gyökeres has scored four goals in nine matches of the ongoing campaign of the UCL.

Luis Suárez (Sporting CP)

Luis Suárez will be looking to step up his game here and come up with a top performance so that he can help Sporting Clube de Portugal to make a comeback. He has been one of the main men in the attacking front for the Liga Portugal club and will play an important role yet again. In the ongoing Champions League campaign, he has scored five goals and has two assists in 11 games.

Match Facts

• Arsenal have only secured two wins in their last five games.
• Sporting Lisbon have four wins to their name in their last five attempts.
• Three of the last five fixtures between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Arsenal vs Sporting: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @8/15 BetFred
• Viktor Gyökeres to score @6/4 10bet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 Ladbrokes

Injury and Team News

Mikel Merino is not going to be in action for Arsenal till late May 2026 due to his injury. Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are not yet confirmed to be part of the squad.

Sporting CP will not have Nuno Santos in action due to his injury. Fotis Ioannidis and Luis Guilherme might also sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 8

Arsenal won: 4

Sporting won: 1

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odrgaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Matinelli

Sporting predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Silva (GK); Fresneda, Diomande, Inácio, Araújo; Morita, Simões; Catamo, Trincão, Gonçalves; Suárez

Match Prediction

Arsenal will be at the Emirates Stadium and also have a one-goal advantage, but the Lions are surely going to make things a bit tougher for them out there in their upcoming UEFA Champions League outing.

The Gunners are likely to outclass Sporting Lisbon to get through to the semifinals.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Sporting

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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