Arsenal vs Porto prediction and betting tips on March 12, 2024
The match between Arsenal and Porto, the second leg of the Champions League round of 16, will take place at the Emirates Stadium in London on Tuesday. Arsenal lost the away match with a score of 0-1, once again confirming their struggle at the "Dragão". Will Arsenal be able to make a comeback on home soil? Here's the forecast for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta's team managed to secure three points in a home match against Brentford over the weekend, albeit with some difficulties. Despite conceding a goal towards the end of the first half, the Gunners clinched victory just four minutes before the end of regular time. This victory propelled Arsenal to the top of the league table, as direct rivals Liverpool and Manchester City shared points in their head-to-head clash. Arsenal's winning streak now stands at eight matches, with the Londoners winning their last four consecutive games at the Emirates.
Porto
Once again, the "Dragons" capitalized on the advantage of their home ground in the clash against Arsenal, securing a minimal advantage before traveling to the Emirates. After defeating the Gunners, Sérgio Conceição's team played three matches in the Portuguese championship, securing two wins and one draw. Last Friday, Porto defeated Portimonense 3-0 away, but the most significant victory came on the previous weekend when the "Dragons" thrashed Benfica 5-0 at home. Porto currently sits in third place in the league, trailing Sporting by seven points.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- Arsenal has emerged victorious in all three of their home matches against the "Dragons" in the Champions League.
- In these three matches, the Gunners scored 11 goals while keeping their own net secure.
- Only in one out of seven matches between these teams in the Champions League did both teams score.
Arsenal vs Porto Prediction
Bookmakers have no doubt about Arsenal's victory, with odds of 1.25. Moreover, the odds for Arsenal to win with a handicap (-1.5) are rapidly dropping, currently at 1.70. We believe this is the best betting option for this match.
