Predicted lineup, injury news, telecast
The Gunners meet Leoes in the Europa League round of 16 first leg at Jose Alvalade Stadium on Thursday.
Sporting are in excellent form going into this game, having won their last four games in all competitions. Their most recent victories include a remarkable 4-0 triumph over FC Midtjylland in the second leg of the Europa League play-offs and a 1-0 win over Portimonense last weekend, marking coach Ruben Amorim’s 100th win for the club in all competitions meant.
After an impressive comeback from a two-goal deficit, Arsenal head into Thursday night’s game against Sporting CP in high spirits. Their 3-2 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League was a thrilling display of determination and skill that allowed them to maintain their five-point advantage over Manchester City at the top of the table. With this win under their belt, the Gunners will be looking to continue their momentum and continue their Europa League winning streak.
Begin:
Thursday, 09/03/2023; 17:45 (GMT), 23:15 (IST)
Sporting CP form (all competitions): WWWWD
Arsenal form (all competitions): WWWWL
players to watch
Sporting CP: Pedro Goncalves
Pedro Goncalves is undoubtedly the most dangerous player in the Sporting CP squad. He has scored 12 goals and provided six assists in Liga Portugal, making him their top scorer. With 18 goal contributions, Goncalves is by far the most influential player for Sporting. He demonstrated his skill with two goals in the Europa League second leg against Midtjylland, which sealed victory for Sporting. He will look to add more goals to his tally against Arsenal.
Arsenal: Bukayo Saka
The winger, who has already scored 11 goals and provided 9 assists this season, has been a standout player for the Gunners. He has also scored 3 goals in his last 5 games and his form will be crucial to Arsenal’s success. With his exceptional speed and dribbling skills, he is a challenging player for defenders and is expected to cause problems for Sporting’s defenders.
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match facts
- This is the fifth meeting between Arsenal and Sporting CP in European competition, with the Gunners yet to lose or concede a goal in the previous four games.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in six UEFA Europa League encounters with Portuguese opponents.
- Sporting CP have prevailed in each of their last six UEFA Cup/Europa League knockout rounds against English clubs
Team and Injury News
Mohamed Elneny has had knee surgery and will be out for an extended period while Gabriel Jesus is closer to a return but won’t be ready for this game. Eddie Nketiah can start if he is fit while Leandro Trossard is expected to be out with a groin injury sustained during the Bournemouth game. If Tierney gets a yellow card, he will be suspended for the 2ndnd Leg.
On the other hand, Sporting’s Daniel Braganca is suffering from a cruciate ligament injury that has long been a concern for the team. If Coates, Esgaio, Morita or Reis receive a yellow card, they will receive a yellow card for the 2nd roundnd Leg.
Head-to-head statistics
Games: 4
Athletic CP: 0
Armory: 2
Draw: 2
Expected Lineups
Estimated line-up of Sporting CP (3-4-3)
Adam; Diomande, Coates, Goncalo Inácio; Esgaio, Morita, Ugarte, Nuno Santos; Edwards, Pedro Gonçalves, Paulinho
Expected Arsenal line-up (4-3-3)
Ramsdale; Weiss, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Ødegaard, Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli
game prediction
Based on their recent performances and the quality of their players, Arsenal are expected to control the ball and secure a narrow win in this game.
Forecast: Sporting CP 1-2 Arsenal
TV
India – Sony Sports Network, JIO TV and Sony LIV
Great Britain – BT Sport
United States—Paramount+
Nigeria – SuperSport 3
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