⚽ Sporting CP vs. Arsenal Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tuesday's Champions League Match
Arsenal travel to Portugal for the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal clash with Sporting CP on Tuesday. The Premier League club is a -138 betting favorite to win, but my Sporting CP vs. Arsenal prediction examines why it won't be straightforward against +375 underdog Sporting CP.
My Champions League best bets also include a Sporting CP player to target who might make things interesting going into the second leg.
The action from the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon begins at 3 p.m. ET (streaming on Paramount+).
⚽ Sporting CP vs. Arsenal predictions
See our experts' soccer picks based on the latest Champions League odds:
| Predictions | Best odds | Bet size | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal ML | -138 via bet365 | 1.38 units -> 1 unit | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Over 2.5 | -111 via bet365 | 1.11 units -> 1 unit | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Viktor Gyokeres anytime goal or assist | +100 via bet365 | 0.5 units -> 0.5 units | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Luis Suarez anytime goal | +210 via bet365 | 0.25 -> 0.53 units | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Total wagered: 3.24 units | Max profit: 3.03 units
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💰 Sporting CP vs. Arsenal best bet
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Both teams to score (-125)
Sporting CP will like their chances of keeping things interesting against an Arsenal side coming off of back-to-back domestic cup defeats.
Arsenal lost the League Cup final against Manchester City before bowing out of the FA Cup last weekend, losing 2-1 against Southampton in the quarterfinals.
We expect Arsenal to rebound and find the back of the net in Tuesday's game, but we're backing Sporting CP to continue their scoring trend after scoring in all of their Champions League home games.
Arsenal's attack is too talented to keep quiet, but cracks in their defense should lead to an exciting game at both ends of the pitch.
Score prediction: Sporting CP 1, Arsenal 2
🔥 Best Sporting CP vs. Arsenal prop bet
Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, anytime goal or assist (+100)
Viktor Gyokeres has struggled to live up to the lofty expectations that followed his arrival at Arsenal last summer. But a chance to play against his old team could be what the Swedish striker needs to get hot.
Gyokeres recorded 54 goals in 52 appearances for Sporting CP, but was unable to help the Portuguese side during Arsenal's 5-1 win last season in first stage of the Champions League.
His move to Arsenal hasn't resulted in the same scoring success, as Gyokeres only has 17 goals in 43 games. But the 27-year-old has shown flashes of the player Arsenal paid a high price to sign.
After rediscovering his form and scoring four goals in two games with Sweden recently, Gyokeres will have a point to prove when he returns to Lisbon on Tuesday.
🙌 Best Sporting CP vs. Arsenal goal-scorer prediction
Luis Suarez, Sporting CP, anytime goal-scorer (+210)
Arsenal are going to have their hands full trying to stop Sporting CP's Luis Suarez.
The 28-year-old Colombian striker has been on fire since joining from Almeria last summer. Suarez hasn't disappointed after he was brought in to fill the void left by Gyokeres, scoring 33 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions.
Suarez is a good candidate to target for goals Tuesday, as he leads Sporting CP with 14 shots on target this season in the Champions League, double the amount of the player with the second-most shots on target.
He's evolved into a clinical scoring machine that Arsenal can't overlook if they have any hope of progressing to the Champions League semifinals.
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🚀 Sporting CP vs. Arsenal same-game parlay
The final outcome might be up for debate, but we're fairly confident that the bets above should play into each other. With the pressure on Arsenal to bounce back from a pair of poor performances offensively, we're backing the Gunners to celebrate at least one goal on the road. But Arsenal's recent troubles at the back should open the door for Sporting to keep things close, with Suarez the most likely to bag a goal for the hosts.
💵 Sporting CP vs. Arsenal SGP picks
- Both teams to score (-125)
- Viktor Gyokeres to score or assist (+100)
- Luis Suarez anytime goal (+210)
Best odds: +500 via bet365 (0.2u -> 1u)
⚖️ How I'm handicapping Sporting CP vs. Arsenal
Confidence around Arsenal hasn't been this low all season.
Along with being the favorites to win the Premier League, the Gunners have been tipped to win the Champions League for the first time in their history.
But there have been worrying signs of late to suggest that fears over the north London side ending the season empty-handed could be legitimate.
While it might be too much of a stretch to pick Sporting CP to win, we're expecting the hosts to put plenty of pressure on their frail visitors. While there's decent value in the moneyline, both teams scoring is our best bet.
Sporting CP vs. Arsenal key stats
| Sporting CP | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 22 | 26 |
| Goals against | 14 | 5 |
🆚 Sporting CP vs. Arsenal projected lineups
Here are Tuesday's projected lineups for Sporting CP vs. Arsenal; lineups subject to change:
| Sporting CP | Arsenal |
|---|---|
| Silva | Raya |
| Vagiannidis | Timber |
| Diomande | Mosquera |
| Inacio | Saliba |
| Mangas | Calafiori |
| Braganca | Zubimendi |
| Morita | Rice |
| Catamo | Odegaard |
| Trincao | Martinelli |
| Goncalves | Gyokeres |
| Suarez | Saka |
📈 Sporting CP vs. Arsenal betting trends
| Sporting CP | Statistic | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| 6-1-3 | Season record | 9-1-0 |
| 1-3-3 | H2H record | 3-3-1 |
| D-L-W-W-W | Last 5 games | D-W-W-L-L |
| Won 4-2 vs. Santa Clara | Previous result | Lost 2-1 vs. Southampton |
| Sporting CP have never beaten Arsenal in seven games | Key stat | Arsenal have never beaten Portuguese opposition away from home |
Tuesday's game is Arsenal's chance to get their season back on track after a pair of setbacks.
An away match isn't ideal, but at least Arsenal are travelling to a stadium where the team's recent success is still fresh. Arsenal steamrolled over Sporting CP in November last season, cruising to a resounding win in Portugal that featured five different scorers.
But Arsenal could be in for a long night without star defender Gabriel Magalhaes, who's dealing with a knee injury. Gabriel's absence could open the door for the hosts - and end up resulting in both teams scoring during the contest.
🌤️ Sporting CP vs. Arsenal weather
Arsenal should feel right at home when the game kicks off in Lisbon with weather that's similar to London. The temperature is set to hover around 54 and there's a 20% chance of rain in the forecast.
📺 How to watch Sporting CP vs. Arsenal
- Date: Tuesday, April 7
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Jose Alvalade Stadium (Lisbon, Portugal)
- TV: Paramount+
❓ Sporting CP vs. Arsenal FAQ
Who is favored to win Sporting CP vs. Arsenal?
Arsenal are a -138 betting favorite for Sporting CP vs. Arsenal on Tuesday.
What is the best Sporting CP vs. Arsenal bet?
The best bets for Sporting CP vs. Arsenal include Viktor Gyokeres anytime goal or assist (+100) and Luis Suarez to score (+210).
Where to watch Sporting CP vs. Arsenal in the US and Canada?
You can watch Sporting CP vs. Arsenal on Paramount+ in the United States, or stream the game on DAZN in Canada.
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