Sporting Lisbon welcome Arsenal to the Jose Alvalade for their UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday evening. The Portuguese side enter the match in fine form after a commanding 6-0 victory over Amarante FC in the Taca de Portugal last Friday. The Gunners also come into this European fixture with momentum, having dispatched Nottingham Forest 3-0 in their recent Premier League outing.
How to watch the match between Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal FC live on TV and stream
The Europa League clash between Sporting and the Gunners will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and TNT Sports 1 for UK viewers. Football fans across Britain can tune in to either channel to catch all the action from this European fixture.
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Premier League Predictions: Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal FC
The bookies are giving Sporting a decent shout in this one, with the Portuguese side holding nearly a 49% chance of victory at the José Alvalade. The Lions' home advantage seems to be playing a significant role in the predictions, despite Arsenal's impressive form this season. The draw probability sits at around 25%, suggesting we could be in for a tight affair. The Gunners, despite being viewed as slight underdogs with a 27% win probability, are still being offered at relatively attractive odds of 2.2 by bet365. Sporting's odds of 3.2 reflect their underdog status in European competition, though their home record makes them a tempting proposition. The draw at 3.5 could be worth a punt, given how evenly matched these sides appear on paper.
Sporting Lisbon Results Comparison
Sporting Lisbon have been in absolutely scintillating form of late, putting together a remarkable run of six consecutive victories across all competitions. The Lions have been particularly devastating in front of goal, netting a whopping 25 times during this streak, including a six-goal thrashing of Amarante in the Taca de Portugal and an eye-catching 4-1 victory over European giants Manchester City in the Champions League. The Portuguese outfit have shown their class both home and away, with impressive road performances including a 4-2 triumph at Braga and a comfortable 3-0 win at Famalicao. Their defensive solidity has also been noteworthy, with only five goals conceded during this purple patch. The manner in which Sporting are dispatching opponents, whether in domestic or European competition, suggests they're hitting peak form at a crucial stage of the season, playing some of the most attractive football seen at the José Alvalade in recent years.
Arsenal FC Match Statistics
The Gunners have been experiencing a rather challenging spell on their travels lately, with their away form taking a noticeable dip in recent fixtures. The North London outfit have managed just one point from their last three Premier League away matches, drawing at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea while suffering defeats at St. James' Park and the San Siro. Their attacking prowess, usually a hallmark of their game, has been somewhat muted on the road, with just a single goal to show from these three crucial away fixtures. There have been some bright spots amidst the struggles, though, particularly in the domestic cups where Arsenal showed their class with a commanding 3-0 victory at Preston. However, the inability to convert chances into goals has been a recurring theme in their recent away performances, especially in high-stakes matches. The defensive organisation has remained relatively solid, but single-goal margins have proved their undoing in important fixtures, suggesting a need for more cutting edge when playing away from the Emirates comfort zone.
All past encounters between Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal FC
Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon have faced each other in a rather limited but intriguing head-to-head history, with both meetings ending in stalemates. The most recent encounter between these two sides came in March 2023 during their UEFA Europa League clash at the Emirates, where the teams couldn't be separated in a 1-1 draw. The head-to-head record perfectly illustrates how evenly matched these European sides have been, with neither team managing to secure a victory in their two encounters. Both Arsenal and Sporting have failed to make home advantage count, with each team's home fixture ending in a draw. This deadlock in their head-to-head record adds an extra layer of intrigue to any future meetings between the Gunners and the Lions.
Ranking: Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal FC
Sporting CP currently sit in second place in their league table, while Arsenal find themselves in a disappointing 12th position in their respective competition. The Gunners' mid-table status represents a significant underperformance for the North London outfit, while the Lions from Lisbon are maintaining their push near the top of the standings. The two sides' contrasting fortunes see them operating at different ends of their domestic leagues, with Sporting in the mix for European spots while Arsenal are languishing in the bottom half.
