Sporting CP Vs Arsenal Prediction: Odds, Betting Tips And H2H Stats For Europa League Clash

Arsenal is striving to extend their winning run to five games in all competitions, while Sporting CP is out to cause a minor upset in the first leg of this Europa League round of 16 tie.

Arsenal’s victory over Bournemouth revealed their ability to respond to adversity and some have questioned whether chaotic victories like these might actually harm their Premier League title chances.

However, the Gunners showed that they can respond to adversity, revealing signs of champions.

It is yet to be seen how Mikel Arteta will treat this Europa League tie, whether he will rest some of his key players ahead of the weekend clash with Fulham or go all-out for victory to maintain momentum and keep confidence high.

Sporting CP, currently fourth in the Primeira Liga, is trailing Benfica in first place by 15 points, revealing that their season has not been their best.

The Portuguese side is not enjoying their best campaign domestically and will bid to take an aggregate advantage to the Emirates Stadium next week.

Arsenal has been producing exciting matches with their last five matches yielding a total of 20 goals.

Sporting demonstrated their own attacking credentials in the second leg of their knockout round play-off last month with a 4-0 win over Midtjylland.

Saka is a significant threat to Arsenal’s opponents, as he is the club’s penalty-taker and poses a significant threat from open play too.