Arsenal vs FC Porto Prediction Match Details
The Champions League round of 16 second-leg match between Arsenal and Porto will be held at the Emirates Stadium in London on Tuesday night. FC Porto has a 1-0 advantage.
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Mikel Arteta’s team faced some difficulties in their last match, but they managed to secure a 3-2 victory against Brentford in a home match over the weekend. Although they conceded a goal towards the end of the first half, the Gunners made a comeback by clinching the victory just four minutes before the end of regular time. This win propelled Arsenal to the top of the league table, as their direct rivals Liverpool and Manchester City shared points in their head-to-head clash.
Arsenal’s winning streak now stands at eight matches, with the Londoners winning their last four consecutive games at the Emirates. Arsenal have now scored 33 goals in their last eight Premier League matches and conceded just four.
The Gunners will aim to overturn their 1-0 deficit against Porto in the second leg of the round of 16 when they play at the Emirates Stadium. In the Champions League, the Gunners have suffered only two defeats in their seven games, drawing one and winning the other four.
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FC Porto, after their 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of the UEFA League, have been unbeaten in their last four games. They drew away at Gil Vicente, then defeated Santa Clara in the Taca de Portugal quarterfinal. However, their best performances have been in their two most recent games, where they thrashed Benfica 5-0 at home and followed that up with a 3-0 win over Portimonense on Friday night.
Porto’s record in the Champions League this season has been impressive, winning five out of their seven games played. However, they were defeated by Barcelona in both of their losses. They have managed to score 16 goals while conceding only eight in the seven games.
In the league, Porto is currently in third place with 55 points from 25 games, trailing the league leaders Sporting by seven points. To advance to the next round, Porto needs to secure their first victory at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs FC Porto Prediction Betting Tips
Porto may feel confident after their performance in the first leg against Arsenal and the lead they must defend in London. However, Arsenal has an unbeaten record against Porto in their last four matches played at the Emirates Stadium where they won all games with great style. We predict Arsenal will win the match.
