Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Estadio Jose Alvalade as Sporting CP host Arsenal in a high-stakes encounter, with 2-2 our predicted outcome. The Lions head into the match following a convincing 4–2 win over Santa Clara but will be without midfielder Morten Hjulmand, while winger Luis Guilherme is a major doubt. The Portuguese champions have been formidable at home, winning all five of their last home games, averaging 2.8 goals per match, and conceding just 0.4. Their expected goals of 2.42 at home underline their attacking dominance.
Arsenal aim to bounce back from a shocking FA Cup defeat to Southampton, though Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard are both doubtful. The Gunners have averaged 1.83 goals per away game recently while conceding 1.17. Their recent form suggests resilience, with six wins in their last ten matches across competitions and a 60% BTTS rate in head-to-head clashes with Sporting. Historically, Arsenal have not lost to Sporting in five meetings, claiming two wins and three draws.
Given Sporting’s attacking home form and Arsenal’s consistent scoring, there is big value in betting on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 goals and Draw (small stake).
This Champions League match will be played on Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Sporting vs Arsenal prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Sporting 2 - 2 Arsenal
Sporting vs Arsenal Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1600 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 250 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Viktor Gyokeres @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Viktor Gyokeres @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Maximiliano Araujo @ 160 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Sporting +1 @ -191 Odds
- European Handicap: Sporting +1 @ -111 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -111 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Arsenal to Win @ -334 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Arsenal - No @ -188 Odds
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View OfferSporting Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwwdlwww | 2.30 |
| Home | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | dwdlw | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 100% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.20 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 2.40 | 2.80 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.96 | 2.42 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.95 | 0.87 | 1.04 |
Arsenal Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwwdwwll | 2.00 |
| Home | wwwl | 2.25 |
| Away | dwwwdl | 1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.25 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.50 | 1.83 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.75 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 60% | 25% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.80 | 1.97 | 1.68 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.14 | 1.15 | 1.14 |
Sporting vs Arsenal Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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