Champions League Preview: Arsenal vs Porto Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Mar 12)
- Arsenal looking to overturn a first leg defeat against Porto
- Portuguese side will progress through to the next round with at least a draw
There will be a huge challenge for Arsenal to overcome at the Emirates on Tuesday if they are to continue their journey in the Champions League this season. Porto come into this return fixture after landing a 1-0 win in the reverse clash on February 21.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 3:00 p.m ET
- Where: Emirates Stadium, London, England
- How To Watch: CBS
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | -425 |
| Draw | +535 |
| FC Porto | +1100 |
Match Preview
The first big challenge that Arsenal must overcome this calendar year will come in this return fixture in the Champions League on Tuesday. It has been a stunning start to 2024, but the Gunners suffered a second defeat in the new year across all competitions in the first leg against Porto.
It was a really poor performance by the Gunners in Portugal, and they ultimately deserved to lose the game following Galeno’s late strike. The Gunners failed to record a single shot on target in the defeat, despite boasting 65% of the possession. The win will give huge confidence to Porto, who could progress to the last eight with a draw on Tuesday.
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Arsenal failed to record a shot on target for just the second time since 2003-04 in their first leg against Porto, with their only other match coming against Barcelona in 2011. Meanwhile, the Gunners suffered a fifth straight defeat in the knockout round of the Champions League, becoming just the fifth side to endure that poor run of form.
The manner of Porto’s win will give them huge confidence ahead of this fixture. Galeno could be a player worth considering when making plays this weekend, as the forward has now been involved in eight goals this season in the Champions League. Meanwhile, his strike was the latest winner scored in the competition since 2003-04.
Arsenal vs Porto Prediction
Arsenal were way below their usual high standard in the first leg against Porto last month. We expect a much better showing from the Gunners on Tuesday, and we don’t expect them to encounter many issues in overturning their deficit to progress through to the next round.
Free Pick:
- Arsenal (-1)
