Sporting vs Arsenal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Apr 2026

Champions League Quarter-Final Betting Preview: Sporting vs Arsenal

Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit Sporting host Premier League leaders Arsenal in the first leg of this UEFA Champions League quarter-final at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Tuesday 7 April.

The best betting angle for this Sporting vs Arsenal fixture could be the BTTS Yes option, especially as it’s attractively priced at -123. We can see the two teams both finding the net.

Sporting were winners last time out. Landing a 4-2 Primeira Liga home triumph against Santa Clara at Estádio José Alvalade. The Lions enjoyed 71% possession and had eight shots on target, with Pedro Goncalves, Daniel Braganca, Trincao and Rafael Nel each scoring one goal.

Arsenal were beaten 2-1 away to Championship side Southampton at St Mary’s in the FA Cup in their previous game. The North London side had eight shots on goal and enjoyed 60% possession, with Viktor Gyoekeres finding the net.

In the Champions League round of 16, Sporting beat Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt 5-3 on aggregate, while Arsenal claimed a 3-1 aggregate win over Bayer Leverkusen.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Arsenal came out on top when they last played Sporting, recording a 5-1 away win at the Estádio José Alvalade.

Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Arsenal	8	8	0	0	23	4	19	23:4	24
7	Sporting	8	5	1	2	17	11	6	17:11	16

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Sporting have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals from 6.7 shots on goal and 17.9 attempts. The Lisbon club have averaged 58.6% possession, 546.7 passes and 8.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.0 goals from 3.0 shots on goal, 7.5 attempts and 2.6 corners.

Top scorer Luis Suarez has found the net 8 times, with Pedro Goncalves and Daniel Braganca getting 5 and 3 respectively. Trincao is top assists maker with 5, while goalkeeper Rui Silva has kept 4 clean sheets.

Arsenal have won 7 and drawn 3, averaging 5.3 shots on goal, 14.0 attempts and 2.2 goals. Mikel Arteta's team average 52.9% possession, 430.7 passes, 5.8 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 7.9 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.

Viktor Gyoekeres is the leading scorer with 6 goals, followed by Eberechi Eze on 3, with Bukayo Saka and two others bagging 2. Gabriel Martinelli has clocked up 3 assists, with David Raya keeping 5 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sporting predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva (GK), Georgios Vagiannidis, Ousmane Diomande, Goncalo Inacio, Ivan Fresneda, Morten Hjulmand, Joao Simoes, Geny Catamo, Trincao, Pedro Goncalves, Luis Suarez.

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): David Raya (GK), Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard, Viktor Gyoekeres.

Sporting vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Sporting vs Arsenal betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, corners market forecast, key player props and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

The odds of -123 look too good to pass up when it comes to both teams scoring in this Champions League showdown. A nice potential return is on the cards by taking this BTTS Yes option and we think it has a good chance.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Champions League team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Sporting vs Arsenal Champions League & league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sporting games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Sporting games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Sporting games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Arsenal games on the road.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 55.2% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -123 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sporting 1 - 1 Arsenal

There are odds of +575 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Geny Catamo to Score +700

Geny Catamo (Sporting) has managed four goals in his past nine games on home soil. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +700.

Latest Geny Catamo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+1800

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Corners Prediction

Sporting Over 4.5 Corners -100

It’s been an average of 10.80 Sporting corners in the past five home matches, with Arsenal conceding a corner average of 5.60 in their last five games. If you agree with our verdict that the Sporting Team Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -100 that this happens.

Champions League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sporting

Total

10.70 8.10 2.60

Home

11.10 8.10 3.00

Away

9.50 5.60 3.90

Arsenal

Total

10.10 5.80 4.30

Home

10.00 6.90 3.10

Away

9.00 5.40 3.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-100

Sporting Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-159

Arsenal Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-128

Most Corners

1

+165

X

+650

2

-164

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Sporting vs Arsenal Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Arsenal are available at -135 to come away with a triumph in this Champions League quarter-final, meaning a 57% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. Sporting CP are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the Lions can be wagered at +390.

Taking Arsenal -0.75 against Sporting means a full Asian Handicap payout at -108 if they win by 2+ goals. The second prize is a half-stake payout and half-stake refund if they win by one.

You can get a similar price whether you’re betting Under or Over 2.5 Goals. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to Champions League games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+390

X

+265

2

-135

Half-Time Result

1

+380

X

+125

2

+130

Double Chance

1X

+108

12

-370

X2

-588

Draw No Bet

1

+235

2

-370

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-115

2 Hcp -0.75

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-111

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-105

Those interested in favourite Viktor Gyökeres to find the net first can get +330, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +123.

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

First

+123

Anytime

+330

Luis Javier Suárez (Sporting)

First

+170

Anytime

+450

Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)

First

+190

Anytime

+500

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

First

+210

Anytime

+575

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Kai Havertz (Arsenal)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Noni Madueke (Arsenal)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Pedro Goncalves (Sporting)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Max Dowman (Arsenal)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Francisco Trincão (Sporting)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Rafael Nel (Sporting)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Luis Guilherme Lira dos Santos (Sporting)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Jurriën Timber (Arsenal)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Geny Catamo (Sporting)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Daniel Bragança (Sporting)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Geovany Quenda (Sporting)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Giorgi Kochorashvili (Sporting)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Sporting Stats

Arsenal Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 10 wins have been recorded in the previous 10 home matches.

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.40 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 8.10 corners awarded and 2.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.10 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 58.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 59.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches

Sporting vs Arsenal Lineups & Team News

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