Arsenal will take on FC Porto on the 12th of March (20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT) in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League 1/8-finals.
In the first leg of the knockout round FC Porto managed to win 1-0 at home in a match that was dominated by Arsenal. It was the lack of luck that stopped Arsenal, having a 62% possession of the ball, and the most goal attempts (7), but they didn’t actually have a single shot on goal.
This season of the UCL, Arsenal had 3 home matches and won all of them with 12 goals scored and 0 goals against, while FC Porto had 3 away games and they won 2 and lost 1, 8 goals scored and 4 received.
Arsenal vs FC Porto head to head:
The teams met 7 times:
- Arsenal won 3 times
- 1 match was drawn
- FC Porto won 3 times
The form of the teams in the most recent 5 Champions League matches:
- Arsenal: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss
- FC Porto: 4 wins, 1 loss
Win-Loss Record:
- Arsenal has secured 4 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, showcasing a decent performance overall. They’ve been particularly strong at home with 3 wins out of 3 matches.
- FC Porto, on the other hand, has won 5 out of their 7 matches, with 3 wins at home and 2 away.
Goal-scoring Efficiency:
- Arsenal has scored a total of 16 goals in 7 matches, with an average of 2.29 goals per match. Their home performance in terms of goal-scoring has been particularly impressive, with an average of 4 goals scored per match.
- FC Porto has also scored 16 goals in the same number of matches, with an equal average of 2.29 goals per match. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities.
Defensive Strength:
- Arsenal has conceded only 5 goals in 7 matches, with an average of 0.71 goals conceded per match, indicating a solid defensive performance overall. They’ve managed to keep clean sheets in 3 matches, all achieved at home.
- FC Porto, however, has conceded 8 goals in the same number of matches, with an average of 1.14 goals conceded per match. They’ve kept 2 clean sheets, both achieved at home.
First Goal Timing:
- Arsenal tends to score the first goal relatively early, with an average time of 25 minutes, especially so in home matches with an average time of 16 minutes.
- FC Porto, however, tends to score the first goal slightly later in the match, with an average time of 35 minutes.
Clean Sheets and Failed to Score:
- Arsenal has managed to not concede goals 3 times, while FC Porto 2 times.
- Both teams had 1 match in which they didn’t score.
Biggest Victories and Defeats:
- Arsenal’s biggest victory was a commanding 6 – 0 win, while their biggest defeat was a 0 – 1 loss.
- FC Porto’s biggest victory stands at 4 – 1, while their biggest defeat was a 1 – 2 loss.
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
David Raya, Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Jakub Kiwior, Martin Oedegaard, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard.
FC Porto possible starting lineup:
Diogo Costa, Joao Mario, Pepe, Otavio, Wendell, Nico Gonzalez, Alan Varela, Chico Conceicao, Pepe, Wenderson Galeno, Evanilson.
Unavailable players:
- Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli (injured), T. Tomiyasu (injured), J. Timber (injured)
- FC Porto: Z. Sanusi (injured), Gonçalo Ribeiro (injured), Iván Marcano (injured)
Arsenal had already proven that they are a force when playing at home and they will probably have a change of luck after the 1st leg.
Recommended bet: Arsenal -1.5 odds: 1.72 @ BetWhale, stake: 60/100
Final result: Arsenal – FC Porto 1:0 (2-0 after penalties)
Profit: -60
