LiontipsArsenal - Sporting: betting tip (cf 3.10) and bets on the Champions League match
Command Analysis
Current form
Arsenal has been misfiring more and more often for several years now, closer to the end of the season. The Gunners lost the League Cup final to Manchester City with a score of 0:2. Next was the flight to the 1/4 finals of the FA Cup from Southampton (1:2). On the eve of the Premier League, the Londoners lost to Bournemouth (1:2) and remain intrigued in the fight for the championship.
Between the two defeats by Southampton and Bournemouth, there was an away Champions League victory over Sporting with a minimum score of 1-0. This success demonstrates that it is too early to talk about a serious decline at least yet. In Lisbon, the Gunners did not have a total advantage, but they realized their moment – Havertz scored in the 91st minute. Let's remind that Mikel Arteta's team passed Bayer in the 1/8 finals. Then a 1-1 draw was recorded on the road, and they managed to win 2-0 at home. Thus, taking into account the overall stage in the Champions League, the Londoners go undefeated: ten wins and one draw.
In the Premier League, it seems, there is still no rush to win the title ahead of schedule. Arsenal lost to Bournemouth in the last round, while Manchester City won their match. As a result, with six rounds to go, the Gunners are six points ahead of the townspeople, but Guardiola's men have a game in reserve.
Disqualifications and injuries
Arsenal has Merino on the injured list. The entry of Calafiori, Edegor, Saka and Timber into the field is questionable.
Interesting betting trends
- Arsenal have not lost by offside in eight consecutive matches.
- In five of Arsenal's previous seven matches in the Champions League, at least one of the opponents did not score goals.
- On their own field in the current Champions League draw, the Gunners won all five matches played.
Approximate line–up: Raya – White, Saliba, Gabriel, Inkapier – Subimendi, Rice – Madueke, Eze, Trossard - Diekeres.
Current form
Even before the start of the league stage, Sporting was not among the obvious contenders for a place in the top eight, but performed above expectations and betting tips, took seventh position and received the right to start in the playoffs immediately from the 1/8 finals. In many ways, this result was achieved due to home victories: the lions completed all four matches on their own field at the general stage in their favor. In the 1/8 finals, the home arena factor again became the key. On the road in Norway, a 0-3 defeat was recorded against Buda Glimta, and at home, Ruy Borges's team won with the same score, and scored two more goals in extra-time and eventually advanced to the quarterfinals.
It was not possible to achieve a positive result with Arsenal at home. A 0-1 defeat leaves few chances for the semi-finals, as the second leg will be played away. Sporting's visitors in the current Champions League draw have modest figures: just one victory over Athletic in Bilbao with a score of 3:2.
In the Primeira Liga, Sporting does not lose hope of catching up with the leading Porto. The Lions are in second place after 29 rounds, five points behind their opponent, but they have a game left. On the eve of their trip to London, Ruy Borges' team scored a 1-0 away victory over Estoril.
Disqualifications and injuries
Ioannidis, Santos and Guilherme will not be able to help their team today due to injuries.
Interesting betting trends
- Sporting have scored more shots on goal than their opponents in 12 of the last 15 matches.
- In six of Sporting's seven previous Champions League matches, at least three goals were scored.
- The Portuguese have conceded at least two goals in six of the last eight away games in the Champions League.
Approximate line–up: Ruy Silva – Fresneda, Diomande, Inacio, Araujo – Morita, Juhlmann - Catamo, Trincan, P. Goncalves – Suarez.
Trends
The bet is an accurate score of 2:0
Arsenal have scored two of their last three home wins with this score
Bet 2nd half: total less than 1.5 goals
This bet has been successful in three of Arsenal's last five matches
Bet Arsenal's Victory on offsides with a handicap (0)
Arsenal have not lost by offside in eight consecutive matches.
Sporting'sbetwon't lose on Corners
In 13 of the last 16 matches, the Lions have taken more corners than their opponents.
Tip and bets
In Lisbon, Arsenal did not have a tangible advantage in the game, but they managed to achieve a minimal victory. Thus, the Gunners deprived the Lions of their main trump card – the home field factor. Sporting has performed much worse away from home than at home throughout the Champions League, with only one win in five matches played. Plus, today the Portuguese will have to take risks and open up, and in this scenario it will be just more convenient for the Londoners, who make excellent use of free space in attacks, they will not have to play the entire match only in a positional attack. It is quite possible to expect a similar scenario today, as it was in the second leg with Bayer Leverkusen, when Arsenal won 1-0, used full standards and counterattacks. We expect that Arteta's team will achieve a confident victory.
Our prediction is that Arsenal will win with an Asian handicap (-1) by a factor of 1.85
Bet on the total
Arsenal has been distinguished in many matches throughout the season by its pragmatic football, with results at the forefront. Today, there is also a case where even a draw will suit the Londoners. It is hardly worth waiting for a bright and effective game. Moreover, in the previous six matches, taking into account all the tournaments involving Arsenal, only twice more than two goals were scored.
The second bet is a total of less than 2.5 goals with a coefficient of 1.90
A bet on the exact difference in the bill
Arsenal scored two previous victories with an accurate score of 2.:0. Taking into account the advantage in class and with the support of the fans, the Gunners are able to win today with a comfortable handicap of two goals.
Prediction – Arsenal win with a two-goal advantage with a coefficient of 4.40
