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The UEFA Champions League returns in midweek for the quarter-finals first legs. Followers enjoy two live matches on Tuesday, with more of the same 24 hours later.
Real Madrid face Bayern Munich in a blockbuster, while Arsenal travel to Sporting. On Wednesday, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid clash, as Liverpool attempt to topple current champions PSG in Paris.
On this page, we focus on the match at Estádio José Alvalade. Traders working at major online bookmakers have Sporting as outsiders in the Champions League betting, with eight teams still in contention.
They enjoy home advantage, but know they must make it count against a big-hitting opponent that finished on top of the UCL table.
Will Sporting spark a surprise result, or will the Gunners fire themselves into the semi-finals with a strong away win? Sportsbooks offer pre-match and live betting markets, including match winner, both teams to score, handicap, and more.
Keep reading as experienced betting voice Frank Monkhouse guides Flashscore News readers through his three picks.
Sporting v Arsenal tips
Both teams to score @ 4/5 (bet365)
Both score and Arsenal win @ 3/1 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Both teams to score - Yes
I avoid picking sides in the first of my three Sporting v Arsenal predictions. Instead, I'm backing both teams to score. Followers aren't too concerned with which team wins, who scores the goals, or when. If Sporting and Arsenal find the net at least once each on Tuesday, you'll beat the bookies and secure a profit. A 1-1 draw is as good as a 3-1 win.
Let's remind ourselves of how both teams performed in the previous round. Sporting eliminated Bodo/Glimt over two legs, scoring five goals. Interestingly, all five came in the second leg at this venue, when the locals battled back from a 3-0 defeat in the first leg. Arsenal hit three goals against Bayer Leverkusen, including one in Germany to draw.
You may find it interesting to learn that Sporting and Arsenal have met seven times previously, producing four draws and three wins for the Brits. Both teams scored in each of the last three meetings, including a stunning 5-1 away win here in late 2024. Back BTTS.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 4/5 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You need both Sporting and Arsenal to score at least one goal each to land a profit from this bet.
Match winner - Arsenal
I'll jump down from the fence for my second Sporting v Arsenal betting prediction, picking the Londoners to win. Victory on the road would ensure the Premier League leaders and Champions League betting favourites put one foot in the semi-finals. The H2H stats at Flashscore show that Sporting have never beaten Arsenal in seven tries, dating back to 1969.
Arsenal ended a run of three draws by thumping Sporting 5-1 at this venue less than two years ago. Five different scorers, a 3-0 lead at half-time, and a solid win leave Arsenal fans dreaming of a repeat performance. We take heart from their recent results. The Gunners brushed past Leverkusen, winning 3-1. They also beat Inter Milan by the same scoreline.
Arsenal finished top of the Champions League, progressing to the knockout stages with eight wins from eight, scoring 23 goals and conceding four. Arteta's side were the highest scorers with the best defence, ending six places above their hosts. Sporting lost their last 16 first leg 3-0 to Bodo/Glimt, which adds confidence to our pick. Back Arsenal to win.
Tip: Arsenal win @ 5/6 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Arsenal beat Sporting in the first leg on Tuesday evening, you'll beat the bookies and secure a handy profit.
Result/BTTS - Arsenal and yes
Regular readers of my football betting predictions for Flashscore know I often sign off with a third prediction at higher odds. That's the aim here.
If you've been paying attention, you'll know I've made a strong case for Arsenal winning and for both teams to score. Now, let's combine those two picks for a shot at a nice price, backing Arsenal to win and BTTS.
Arsenal have played two Champions League away matches this year, with both teams scoring in each. They beat last season's UCL runners-up Inter Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in January.
In the Premier League, Arteta's title challengers played just one away league game last month, winning at Brighton. They also beat Spurs 4-1 in February's derby.
If following this prediction, you need Sporting to score in defeat. A 2-1 win for the visitors is just as good as Arsenal thrashing their hosts 5-1.
The English side have no problem finding the net, as shown when scoring in Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Spain this season already. Sporting are no pushovers, but Arsenal are playing like UCL winners.
Tip: Both score and Arsenal win @ 3/1 (bet365)
Bet explanation: Given Arsenal's away form in the UCL, they're a great bet on Tuesday. Followers need Sporting to score at least one goal, but lose at home.
Sporting v Arsenal odds
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.