Sporting CP vs Arsenal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
The Leoes will take on the Gunners on matchday five of the UEFA Champions League
Following their incredible win over Manchester City last time out in the Champions League, Sporting CP will be looking to repeat their remarkable feat as they take on Arsenal. Plenty has changed in the Portuguese capital since then, with Ruben Amorim moving on to Manchester United, but Sporting is sitting second in the UCL table and has the chance to make further waves in the competition. They will surely look to give their best performance at home to get a good result.
Balancing the Premier League and the Champions League is a key issue for Arsenal, but they remain on the periphery in both competitions. It may haven’t been the season’s start many people envisaged for the Gunners and Mikel Arteta, but they have plenty of time to close the gaps in both competitions. But surely this will be a very tough assignment on the road. The fixture against Sporting will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.
Kick-off:
Tuesday, 26 Nov 2024 at 09:30 PM UK
Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024 at 01:30 AM IST
Location: Estadio Jose Alvalde
Form
Sporting CP (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W-W
Arsenal (in all competitions): W-D-L-L-W-D
Players to Watch
Victor Gyokeres (Sporting CP)
Sporting’s number 9 is very physical and formidable in duels. He uses his strengths to shield the ball and hold it up to allow other attackers to come into the game. He is also an aerial monster with the athleticism to jump high and control long balls. He isn’t just a physical powerhouse, he is also skilled with the ball at his feet, boasting a strong first touch and quick feet to enable him to create a separation. He is able to improvise through quick flicks and unique shooting methods, boasting technical flair to breeze past his man and advance into the box.
Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
Merino is a left-footed midfielder who has mostly played as a number eight, within a midfield three or four. He also has experience in deeper pivot roles, usually as a part of a double pivot. His main strength is his penetrative passing, whether breaking lines or creating with through balls. Merino can quickly shift his hips to provide through balls inside the opposing fullbacks. Without the ball, Merino is a tenacious, aggressive dueller.
Match Facts
- The winner of the lasting meeting was Sporting CP
- The average number of goals in meetings between Sporting CP and Arsenal is 1.75
- Sporting CP score 3.14 goals when playing at home and Arsenal score 1.73 goals when playing away (on average).
Sporting CP vs Arsenal: Betting Tips & Odds
- Tip 1 – Sporting CP to win this fixture – 2/1 by bet365
- Tip 2 – Both teams to score
- Tip 3 – Goals scored under 2.5
Injury and Team News
The home team will not have Nuno Santos and Pedro Goncalves due to injury. The rest of the players are fit and will be available for the match.
Arsenal have some injury concerns, Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney all will miss the fixture against Sporting CP.
Head-to-Head
Matches: 6
Sporting CP: 1
Arsenal: 2
Draws: 3
Predicted Lineups
Sporting CP Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):
Israel (GK); Debast, Diomande, Reis; Quenda, Hjulmand, Braganca, Araujo; Trincao, Gyokeres, Goncalves
Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Raya(GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Partey, Merino; Saka, Jesus, Trossard
Match Prediction for Sporting CP vs Arsenal
The Portuguese team are in fine form and are playing really attractive football. They will pose a tough challenge to the Gunners who are a bit inconsistent with their performance recently. This fixture will be exciting for sure and fans can expect both teams to give their best on the pitch. Most probably the home team will win this match and will get all three points.
Prediction: Sporting CP 2-1 Arsenal
Telecast for Sporting CP vs Arsenal
India: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network
UK: Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+
USA: Paramount+
Nigeria: DStv Now
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