Arsenal vs Porto Predictions - Gunners Champions League Response

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 11 Mar 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 11 Mar 2024

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Arsenal vs Porto tips for Tuesday’s UCL match
Mikel Arteta’s side have won their last 4 matches
Can the Gunners bounce back from a first-leg defeat?

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Arsenal have allowed -1 expected goals in their last 8 matches (Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Porto Preview

There were few chances between Arsenal and Porto in the first-leg and another cagey match is anticipated. The Gunners can generate enough chances and keep a clean sheet at the Emirates to overturn a 1-0 aggregate deficit.

Arsenal vs Porto Preview
Head-to-Head
Arsenal Form
Arsenal Injuries & Team News
Porto Form
Porto Injuries & Team News

Arsenal have won their last 4 matches
Arsenal have allowed -1 expected goals in their last 8 matches
Arsenal have scored 2+ goals in their last 4 home matches
Arsenal have won to nil in 3 of their last 6 matches
Arsenal have won to nil in their last 3 home matches against Porto

Head-to-Head

Arsenal and Porto have won three matches each and drawn once in seven previous meetings.

Arsenal Form

Arsenal have won eight of their last nine matches in all competitions, including four victories at the Emirates.

The North Londoners' only recent defeat came at Porto (1-0) in the Champions League round of 16 first leg. Arsenal have since notched three consecutive wins against Newcastle (4-1), Sheffield United (6-0) and Brentford (2-1).

Declan Rice scored first in the Brentford win and the Gunners dominated with 1.59-0.73 expected goals. Arsenal conceded after half time before Kai Havertz netted a late winner.

Arsenal Injuries & Team News

Forward Gabriel Martinelli is doubtful.

Defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out.

Porto Form

Porto are unbeaten in 14 of their last 15 matches in all competitions. The Dragons only recent dropped points came away at Arouca (3-2) and Gil Vicente (1-1).

Sérgio Conceição’s outfit responded to the draw at Gil Vincente with three straight victories. Wins came against Santa Clara (2-1), Benfica (5-0) and Portimonense (3-0).

Porto was in complete control during the win over Portimonense with 20-6 shots and 68% possession. Nico González, Galeno and Pepê Aquino were on the scoresheet to seal the victory.

Porto Injuries & Team News

Defensive pair Zaidu Sanusi and Ivan Marcano are out.

Forward Gabriel Veron is also unavailable due to injury.

Verdict

Arsenal v FC Porto

Arsenal are playing with confidence, especially at the Emirates, and Mikel Arteta’s side are strong at both ends. Porto are likely to be penned back in North London and an Arsenal win to nil is the best bet.

Arsenal Win to Nil

Win to NIl

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Arsenal Win 2-0

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