The two teams will meet on Tuesday, April 8, with kick-off at 07:00 AEDT.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Arsenal to win

Value bet: 'Yes' in the BTTS

Long shot: 'Arsenal 2-1 Correct Score'

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Sporting have been a bit of a surprise package in this year's UCL, especially in the knockout stages of the tournament.

Having finished seventh in the Group Phase, they almost went out in the Round of 16 to Bodo/Glimt.

A 3-0 defeat in Denmark in the first leg would have left them fearing the worst. However, a return to Portugal saw them win 5-0 and advance to the quarter-finals.

It's been a solid tournament, as they managed to score 17 goals in the Group Phase, conceding 11.

However, they are going to face the favourites to win the Champions League, Arsenal, who'll offer a completely different test to Bodo/Glimt.

The Gunners were top of the table in the Group Phase, winning all eight games (the only team to do so), scoring 23 goals and conceding just four.

Mikel Arteta's side had a slight scare in the Round of 16, as they drew the first leg with Leverkusen 1-1.

In the home leg, they won 2-0 with a much better performance. It's something Sporting will have to be aware of, although Arsenal have shown they can find it more challenging when on the road, despite winning four of the five games played.

Betting Markets to Watch

There is a history between these two clubs, with Arsenal boasting two wins and the other three games ending in draws across Europe's top two competitions.

The Gunners won 5-1 in Portugal during the 2024/25 League Phase, with five different players scoring.

With this in mind, we think there's going to be value in the BTTS hitting and the 'Over 2.5 goals' market. Arsenal conceded two of their five allowed goals away from home, while Sporting netted 16 goals (of the 22 goals) at home. This included a 2-1 victory over PSG.

Viktor Gyökeres offers value as an anytime goalscorer, having recently netted a hat-trick for Sweden in an important World Cup betting qualifying playoff.

He also scored the winner, sending his nation to the FIFA World Cup against Poland.

Being in a rich vein of form, he could come back to haunt his former club. He has four goals in eight Champions League betting matches this season, as well as 12 domestically.

Our Prediction

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Arsenal are the favourites to win and we think this is the most likely outcome. The English side have been exceptional in nine of their 10 matches so far in the UCL, and have a solid history of playing well in Portugal recently

For those looking to explore Premier League predictions, the Gunners' domestic form has been equally impressive this campaign.

Arsenal 2-1 in the correct score offers value, as Sporting can score goals at home. With both sides featuring among football's top scorers in their respective leagues, expect an entertaining encounter at the Estádio José Alvalade.