Sporting CP vs Arsenal Preview
- Tournament: UEFA Champions League
- Date: 26th November 2024
- Kickoff time: 20:00
- Venue: Estádio José Alvalade
Sporting CP take on Arsenal for the seventh time in European competitions. The Portuguese side have never managed to beat the Gunners, but have only lost twice in the six meetings so far.
Arsenal do not have a great record in Portugal as they have won just once in their last 11 matches in the country. However, that win was against Sporting CP – a 1-0 in 2018.
However, the home side were in fine form under Ruben Amorim, who has now joined Manchester United. They are second in the table – unbeaten after four matches while Arsenal are 12th with two wins and a loss to their name.
Sporting CP Team News
Sporting CP will be without Pote and Nuno Santos in their clash against Arsenal. They are the only injury worries for the home side with the rest of the squad fit and available.
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal have two injury worries with Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu out. Kieran Tierney has reportedly travelled with the squad to Portugal but is unlikely to make the bench.
Predicted Lineups
Sporting CP Predicted Lineup: (4-3-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Franco Israel
Defenders: Zeno Debast, Ousmane Diomande, Gonçalo Inácio
Midfielders: Geovany Quenda, Hidemasa Morita, Morten Hjulmand, Maximiliano Araújo
Forwards: Francisco Trincão, Geny Catamo, Viktor Gyökeres
Arsenal Predicted Lineup: (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: David Raya
Defenders: Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori
Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice
Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli
Sporting CP vs Arsenal H2H Record
| Result | Compeition | Date |
| Arsenal 1-1 Sporting CP | UEFA Champions League | 17.03.2023 |
| Sporting CP 2-2 Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 09.03.2023 |
| Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP | UEFA Champions League | 09.11.2018 |
| Sporting CP 0-1 Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 25.10.2018 |
Key players to watch in Sporting CP vs Arsenal
Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP)
Viktor Gyökeres is undoubtedly the man to keep an eye on today, as he has been in fine form. He has scored 23 goals for the club already this season and 5 of them have come in the UEFA Champions League.
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Bukayo Saka is the one to watch from Arsenal though he has scored just once in the UEFA Champions League. He got a goal and an assist on the weekend and will be hoping to build on that this week.
Sporting CP vs Arsenal Prediction
Viktor Gyökeres will play a key role in the result as the Sporting CP star is up against William Saliba and Gabriel. If he manages to get on the scoresheet early, the home side will be confident of getting a win.
Prediction: Sporting CP 2-2 Arsenal
Where to watch Sporting CP vs Arsenal live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | CBS and TUDN |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony Sports Network/SonyLIV |
| Spain | Movistar |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Sporting CP vs Arsenal?
A. Sporting CP vs Arsenal takes place on 26th November at Estádio José Alvalade.
Q. Where can you watch Sporting CP vs Arsenal for free?
No free stream is available.
Q. What is the predicted score for Sporting CP vs Arsenal?
A. A 2-2 draw is predicted between Sporting CP vs Arsenal.
Q. What is the recent result for Sporting CP vs Arsenal?
A. Sporting CP drew 2-2 the last time they hosted Arsenal and held them to a 1-1 draw at the Emirates later.