Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal prediction and betting tips on November 26, 2024
Game Prediction
On November 26, 2024, in the 5th round of the Champions League group stage, Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal will take place. Hosting the English giants, the Portuguese team will aim to prove they remain competitive even without Rúben Amorim.
Our prediction for the match Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal
The "Lions" made significant strides last season. After finishing fourth in 2023, they claimed the top spot in a thrilling title race with Benfica. The "Gunners" fell just short of Manchester City in the Premier League, trailing by two points. However, they made a triumphant return to the Champions League, topping their group, though they couldn’t overcome Bayern in the knockout stage.
Mikel Arteta’s side started the current season strongly and came close to beating City away, conceding a last-minute equalizer for 2-2. However, by mid-autumn, issues began to arise, including in the Champions League. Arsenal started with a controlled 0-0 draw against Atalanta and a win over PSG. Against Shakhtar, an own goal by Riznyk decided the match, while a single penalty by Çalhanoğlu handed them a loss to Inter in Milan.
Sporting opened their campaign with a Portuguese Super Cup loss to Porto, despite leading 3-0 in that match. They achieved a perfect record in the Primeira Liga. In the Champions League, only PSV held them to a 1-1 draw. Sporting defeated their other opponents, including a 4-1 rout of Manchester City, with a hat-trick by Gyökeres. However, this success came under Amorim, who departed for Manchester United earlier this month.
Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal: Key statistics and trends
- Sporting Lisbon has won 17 of their last 18 matches across all competitions.
- Arsenal has conceded only one goal in their last four matches.
- Arsenal has yet to score in any away matches this season.
- Sporting Lisbon has scored in each of their last 46 matches.
- Sporting Lisbon wins the first half in 65% of matches, while Arsenal does so in 53%.
Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal: Possible Starting Lineups
Sporting Lisbon (possible lineup): Israel - Matheus Reis, Diomande, Debast - Araújo, Pedro Gonçalves, Trincão, Yulmand, Morita, Kenda - Gyökeres
Arsenal (possible lineup): Raya - Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, White - Martinelli, Merino, Partey, Saka - Havertz, Trossard
Previous Matches: Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal
In 2018, during the Europa League, Arsenal narrowly won the first leg, while the return leg ended in a draw. In March 2023, during the Round of 16 of the same tournament, both matches ended level, with the penalty shootout favoring the "Green and Whites."
Free prediction today for the match Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal
The English side is viewed as the favorite, but they’ve struggled in the latter half of autumn. The Portuguese team should be able to avoid defeat at home (odds – 1.615).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow the standings in the Champions League group stage to stay informed about your team's performance.