Arsenal vs Sporting prediction 16.03.2023 Europa League
Arsenal
1 : 2
(1 : 1)
After penalties
Sporting CP
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- Competition: Europa League
- Date: Thursday, 16th March 2023
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Emirates Stadium
Arsenal have the best season in the last twenty years. They are first in the Premier League with five points more than Manchester City. Winning the title in the English national team is for sure the number one priority for Mikel Arteta's team. Still, they are playing well in Europa League too. Arsenal won five of the last six matches. Last weekend, they won 3-0 on the road against Fulham. That was an easy win for the guests as they had scored all three goals already in the first half.
Arsenal are a good attacking team. They scored 12 goals in the last four matches. Also, all four games went over 2.5 goals.
Sporting had problems in the Portuguese league for most of the season. That is the main reason them trailing 15 points behind the league leader, Benfica. Still, Sporting are playing well lately, as they won five of the last six matches. In the previous game, Sporting won 3-0 at home against Boavista. The home side had 61% ball possession and 16 shots on the goal, so it is no wonder Sporting secured another win.
Sporting are also good in the attack. They scored five goals in the last two matches. Also, both games went over 2.5 goals.
Arsenal and Sporting had one h2h match last Thursday. In that game, it was 2-2.
Arsenal vs Sporting pick: Over 2.5 goals
Arsenal certainly have a great season, but it will not be easy to beat very good Sporting on Thursday night. The best bet for this tie should be over 2.5 goals.
Arsenal vs Sporting CP Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Sporting CP
2 : 2
Arsenal
Europa League
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Arsenal
0 : 0
Sporting CP
Europa League
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Sporting CP
0 : 1
Arsenal
Europa League
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal doesn't have depth in the squad, but the head coach Mikel Arteta will probably rotate the team for the game against Sporting because some players need rest. We should expect Reece Nelson, Matt Turner, and Jakub Kiwior in the starting lineup. The good news for Arsenal is that Gabriel Jesus returned after three months and played the last 13 minutes against Fulham. He will be another option for the bench on Thursday night.
Edward Nketiah and Mohamed Elneny are injured and will not play on Thursday night against Sporting.
Last matches of Arsenal
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Arsenal
4 : 1
Crystal Palace
Premier League
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Arsenal
1 : 1
Sporting CP
Europa League
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Fulham
0 : 3
Arsenal
Premier League
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Sporting CP
2 : 2
Arsenal
Europa League
-
Arsenal
3 : 2
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
Arsenal lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders
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18
Takehiro Tomiyasu
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12
William Saliba
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6
Gabriel Magalhães
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35
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Midfielders
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21
Fábio Vieira
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20
Jorginho
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34
Granit Xhaka
Forwards
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24
Reiss Nelson
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9
Gabriel Jesus
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11
Gabriel Martinelli
Sporting Team News
Sporting's manager Ruben Amorim impressed in recent months, so recently came out a rumor that he could leave the club and replace Antonio Conte in Tottenham. Ruben Amorim is a very talented 38-year-old coach, and losing him would be a big blow for Sporting.
Sporting will be without Daniel Braganca and Hector Bellerin in the upcoming tie on Thursday night.
Last matches of Sporting CP
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Arsenal
1 : 1
Sporting CP
Europa League
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Sporting CP
3 : 0
Boavista
Liga Portugal
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Sporting CP
2 : 2
Arsenal
Europa League
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Portimonense S.C.
0 : 1
Sporting CP
Liga Portugal
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Sporting CP
2 : 0
Estoril
Liga Portugal
Sporting CP lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Antonio Adán
Defenders
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3
Jeremiah St. Juste
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26
Ousmane Diomande
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25
Gonçalo Inácio
Midfielders
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47
Ricardo Esgaio
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15
Manuel Ugarte
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28
Pedro Gonçalves
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2
Matheus Reis
Forwards
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10
Marcus Edwards
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20
Paulinho
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17
Francisco Trincão
4 Reasons why this game should see three or more goals
- Arsenal scored 12 goals in the last four matches
- Arsenal went over 2.5 goals in every one of the previous four games
- Sporting scored five goals in the last two matches
- Sporting went over 2.5 goals in every one of the previous two games
Main prediction Arsenal - Sporting CP
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Bet365
1.67
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