Arsenal vs Sporting CP: prediction, start time, TV, live stream, team news, H2H results, odds

The Portuguese fought hard to hold a 2-2 draw in Lisbon last week as they look to win their first European title in almost 60 years.

In the fight for the Premier League title, this competition may be seen as something of a distraction by some Arsenal fans, but Mikel Arteta is strongly drawn to the possibility of a league-and-Europe double.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Arsenal v Sporting CP is scheduled to kick off on Thursday 16 March 2023 at 20:00 GMT.

The game will take place at Emirates Stadium in London.

Where to watch Arsenal vs Sporting CP?

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be streamed live on BT Sport 2 from 7.15pm.

Live broadcast: Subscribers can also watch the competition live online via the BT Sport app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all of the matchday action via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings on the spot.

Arsenal vs Sporting CP team news

Eddie Nketiah is a serious doubt for Arsenal who are without Mohamed Elneny.

Arteta will need to decide if Gabriel Jesus is ready for a first start since returning from injury, with some rotation likely and Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Emile Smith Rowe looking to play.

Hector Bellerin will miss his Emirates return with a knee injury for Sporting. Goalkeeper Antonio Adan is another doubt with a muscle complaint.

Arsenal vs Sporting CP Prediction

Sporting are set to give Arsenal a game and muted performances in the Cup eliminaries against Brighton and Manchester City earlier in the season should serve as a warning to the Gunners.

They may have to dig deep, but home support should get them across the border.

Arsenal win 2-1 (4-3 on aggregate).

Head to Head (h2h) history and results

Up until last week’s draw, Sporting had never scored against the Gunners in their previous four meetings.

Arsenal wins: 2nd

Draw: 3

Athletic victories: 0

Arsenal vs Sporting CP match odds

Arsenal to progress: 1/10

Draw (90 minutes): 4/1

Sporting progress: 2.11

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).