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ARSENAL travel to the Estadio Jose Alvalade for the Europa League round of 16 first leg against Sporting Lisbon.
Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal Odds
Below you will find the latest match odds for Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal Europa League on Thursday.
Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal predictions
It would take a brave person to stand up to Arsenal now.
The Gunners are still on cloud nine after their heroic comeback against Bournemouth at the weekend, which keeps them on course for the Premier League title.
Mikel Arteta’s side are five points clear of Manchester City and appear to have at least practically completed Champions League qualification.
While clearly not a top priority, Arsenal have used strong XIs for the most part in this competition and Arteta is unlikely to shake things up too much with a European title it stands on.
But it won’t be a walk.
Sporting are enjoying a four-game winning streak, including a 4-0 win over Midtjylland in the playoffs.
However, they have lost five of their last nine home games in Europe and should be fighting against these top-flight opponents.
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Sporting Lisbon – WWWWD
- Portimonense 0-1 Sporting – Liga Portugal – March 4th
- Sporting 2-0 Estoril – Liga Portugal – 27 February
- Midtjylland 0-4 Sporting – Europa League – 23 February
- Chaves 2-3 Sporting – Liga Portugal – February 20
- Sporting 1-1 Midtjylland – Europa League – 16 February
Arsenal – WWWWL
- Arsenal 3-2 Bournemouth – Premier League – 4 March
- Arsenal 4-0 Everton – Premier League – 1 March
- Leicester 0-1 Arsenal – Premier League – February 25
- Aston Villa – Arsenal 2-4 – Premier League – 18 February
- Arsenal – Manchester City 1-3 – Premier League – February 15
Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal betting tips
The Portuguese side will be aware that a strong first leg is needed if they are to progress in the competition.
Arsenal have proven time and time again this season that they are a force to be reckoned with.
They overcame a difficult period of losing a four-game winless streak by winning four straight games while scoring 12 goals.
Mikel Arteta will no doubt make some changes but at Arsenal the strength lies at depth with Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe now back from injury.
The pair and some fringe players will be desperate to prove their qualifications and work their way into the regular starting XI.
The Estadio Jose Alvalade has been a fortress of sorts for Sporting in the league after taking 27 points from a possible 33.
However, they have only won four of their nine European Cup clashes on home turf against elite opponents.
Death, taxes and Manuel Ugarte must be booked.
The 21-year-old Uruguayan has an appetite for destruction and will no doubt look to show his presence against Arsenal on Thursday.
The Gunners’ lightning-fast side should pose more than a few problems for the central midfielder, who has picked up nine yellow cards in 21 games this season.
In fact, Ugarte has been booked in six of his last 11 games, including the club’s last European clash against Midtjylland.
No Premier League midfielder has scored more goals in the last month than Bukayo Saka.
The England international has scored 23 shots on target, including seven on target, averaging every 23 minutes.
Saka, 21, has also had the most touches in the penalty area of any top-flight midfielder in the club’s last four games and looks set for another big night.
Sporting Lisbon need to attack as they have home advantage and that could see speedy Saka benefit from a high line.
Here’s how to watch Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal
- Location: Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal.
- Date and time: Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 5:45 p.m.
- As seen: BT Sport 2.
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