Arsenal are looking forward to making back-to-back UEFA Champions League semifinal appearances for the first time in the club’s 139 years of existence.
The Gunners have made the semis only on three occasions: the 2005/2006 season, where they advanced to the final; 2008/2009, where they lost to Manchester United; and the 2024/2025 campaign, which was ended by Paris Saint-Germain.
In a bid to make history, they are set to host Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates on Wednesday night in the return clash of the quarterfinal.
Mikel Arteta’s men secured a late one-nil win over the Lions at the José Alvalade Stadium last Tuesday and are just one leg away from history.
The best bookmakers favour the one-time UCL finalists to progress at this point despite their poor domestic run.
Arsenal vs Sporting Lisbon Match Preview
On Saturday, the Premier League leaders were unable to overturn their poor run in England’s competitions, losing 2-1 at home to AFC Bournemouth.
Arsenal have not won in any English competition since March 22nd, recording three losses in three games.
Their opponents, on the other hand, have had a pretty good time in their domestic league and even in Europe, with their only losses in the last six games coming against Bodo/Glimt and Arsenal.
This does not look like a straight win for the hosts, because they struggled to win the first leg, and it was evident as David Raya was voted the player of the match.
With a one-goal lead heading into this game, all eyes will be on the North London side to progress despite the potential absence of Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori, and Jurrien Timber.
Arsenal vs Sporting Lisbon Betting Trends
This is a clash that has occurred six times in eight years, with the Gunners having stayed unbeaten (3 wins and 3 draws).
Here are some betting trends for both teams and be sure to check out the best free bet offers.
- Sporting have a win rate of 67% this season
- Arsenal have won 83% of their last six Champions League matches
- The Gunners have maintained a perfect home record in the competition.
- Sporting have recorded just one win in their eight most recent away fixtures in Champions League
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