Arsenal will look to extend their 10 game win streak as they go to Portugal where they are expected to have a very tough game against a solid Sporting side. Both sides are currently perfect in the UEL with 2 wins from 2 so a win here for either side would give them an edge for the 1st place and probably all but certify a place in the knockouts.
Key Facts
Sporting have won all 5 of their home games this season in all competitions only conceding 2 goals and keeping 3 clean sheets. Fortress.
On average there are 2.7 goals scored in games that Sporting are involved in.
Nani is the current top scorer for Sporting with 4 goals in all competitions.
Arsenal are currently on a 10 game win run in which they’ve scored 30 goals, conceded 11 and scored 2+ in each of those games.
6 of Arsenal’s 12 games this season had over 3.5 goals
On average there are 4.4 goals scored in Arsenal’s away games.
Aubameyang (8) and Lacazette (5) have scored a combined 13 goals in this 10 game winning run! Deadly duo.
Arsenal are winless in their last 6 visits to Portugal. 3D 3L
Unai Emery has a 11W 8D 1L record in the UEL group stages.
Team News
Sporting: Sporting will be without their 1st choice striker Bas Dost, furthermore Raphinha is injured, Mathieu returned to training but is unlikely to feature while Fredy Montero will have to be evaluated before the game.
Arsenal: Cech and Maitland Niles aren’t in the Arsenal squad while Koscielny is still injured. One surprise inclusion is Carl Jenkinson who hasn’t featured for Arsenal since 2016! Sokratis could return into the side after missing time with injury. We can expect a rotated side with the likes of Welbeck, Ramsey, Guenduozi getting starts while keeping a few star men on the bench just in case things go wrong.
Betting Tips and Predictions
This game has a potential to be a good one and it may be where Arsenal’s win run ends. Sporting are extremely tough to beat in their stadium and arsenal have had their struggles in Portugal in years past. Sporting 1X looks a good bet at 1.85. Next pick is BTTS at 1.72. Gotta expect sporting to score as Arsenal are not that solid defensively while the Gunners are in too much of a good attacking form to not be able to score here. We’re looking at a 2-2 draw here in Portugal. Welbeck to score anytime because he’s been delivering whenever he got a chance this season.
Match Odds (TonyBet)
Sporting Win – 3.80
Draw – 3.55
Arsenal Win – 1.97
KICK OFF – 25th October 2018 – 5:55pm UK Time
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