Arsenal take on Sporting in the 2025-26 Champions League quarter-finals with a slender 1-0 lead from the first leg.
Kai Havertz’s late, late goal in Lisbon has put the Gunners in the driving seat, though other results delivered by Mikel Arteta’s side of late suggest the visitors can certainly turn things around at the Emirates.
With the huge Premier League match against title rivals Manchester City looming large, it is imperative that Arsenal restore some confidence with a win – and a place in the semi-finals!
Check out our full match preview below, and we have picked out some more online betting tips based on the latest Champions League odds.
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Where can I watch Arsenal vs Sporting in the UK?
Arsenal vs Sporting will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time.
Arsenal vs Sporting Preview
Recent results
After a solid display in Lisbon last week, Arsenal reverted back to the nervous state which has plagued them in recent times on the weekend, losing 2-1 at home to Bournemouth.
It means the Gunners have lost three of the last four matches across all competitions, a run which simply cannot continue if silverware is to be won this season.
As for Sporting, Rui Borges’ side put last week’s disappointment behind them to collect a vital 1-0 win at Estrela Amadora last Saturday.
Sporting have now won four of the last five games, and will have no fear about stepping out on the Emirates turf.
Head-to-head record
After the first leg, Arsenal and Sporting have had eight meetings across all competitions, the Gunners collecting four wins and the Portuguese side three.
Team news
Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori are all touch-and-go for this fixture, while Mikel Merino remains the only guaranteed absentee for Arsenal.
Sporting are in good shape physically – and can welcome back key midfielder Morten Hjulmand after he missed the first leg through suspension.
Arsenal vs Sporting Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Arsenal are big favourites to win on home soil and progress to the semi-finals, priced at 1.45. A victory for Sporting is at 6.60, while the draw is 4.20.
Arsenal vs Sporting Betting Tips
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.91
Defensively, Arsenal were a shambles vs Bournemouth, and it would now come as something of a surprise if they were to keep a clean sheet here. As such, backing this BTTS selection at close to evens may prove to be a profitable move.
Maxi Araujo to commit over 2.5 fouls @ 2.20
In the first leg, Araujo set the record for most fouls by a player in a Champions League game this season with seven. And the fiery wing-back tallied 13 in the previous nine European appearances, so wise bettors may be attracted to this market.
Player to score or assist – Declan Rice @ 2.93
Rice is a player who usually rises to the big occasion, evidenced by his magnificent goal in the 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen – which was Arsenal’s previous Champions League match at the Emirates. With two assists already tallied in Europe this season, and world-renowned set-piece delivery, Rice could make a mockery of his price here.
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