Sporting CP and Arsenal produced one of the most exciting Europa League clashes last Thursday, drawing 2-2 in the first leg of their round of 16 match in Lisbon. Arsenal are heavy favorites ahead of the 2nd match in front of their home fans at Emirates Stadium, but they will need to be at their best to advance past a difficult opponent here.
Sporting CP demonstrated their qualities once again last week, refusing to give up despite conceding an early goal against such a strong opponent and the current Premier League leader.
The Portuguese side continued to impress on Sunday, defeating Boavista 3-0 to keep pace with Porto in the battle for second place in the Primeira Liga standings.
Sporting have now won five and drawn one of their last six games in all competitions.In five of these six games, they have scored at least two goals.
Arsenal also confirmed their impressive attacking form by defeating Fulham 0-3 at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon.
Mikel Arteta’s men now have a five-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.
The Gunners, like Sporting, have five wins and a draw in their last six games across all competitions, and they have also scored two or more goals.
Prediction
Arsenal and Sporting CP have been scoring like crazy recently, and we’re expecting another goal fest when they meet on Thursday night.
Win – Arsenal
BTTS – Yes
Over – 2.5
