Who will win Arsenal vs. Porto? Predictions, picks and odds for UEFA Champions League match
UEFA Champions League action is back for a second week of second leg clashes in its round of 16. Who will go to the quarterfinals?
English Premier League leaders Arsenal host Porto of the Portuguese Primeira Liga facing a 1-0 aggregate deficit. Porto won at home in late February with a goal in the 94th minute to shock the visiting side.
The Portuguese club can advance to the quarterfinals with a win or draw on Tuesday. Arsenal need a multi-goal win in regulation or extra time to reach the Champions League's final eight for the first time since 2009-10.
The Gunners have outscored Porto 11-0 in three home meetings between the two sides, most recently a 5-0 win in that 2009-10 Champions League's round of 16 to overcome a 2-1 aggregate deficit.
Here's what to know heading into Tuesday's match.
Arsenal vs. Porto predictions
Covers.com: Arsenal pull ahead after halftime draw
Sam Farley writes, "In the first half, we’re unlikely to see Arsenal go gung-ho, they’ll try and score but they won’t go overboard, knowing that a mistake could gift Porto a goal and seal the tie for the away side... In the second half, Arsenal will need to throw caution to the wind to score..."
London Evening Standard: Arsenal 3, Porto 1
Jonathan Gorrie writes, "Porto aren’t to be overlooked but Arsenal are on such a wave of momentum right now, it’s hard to look past them."
The Sporting News: Arsenal 2, Porto 0
Kyle Bonn writes, "The job is clear for Arsenal in this second leg, and as the clearly better side, they will manage to see it through."
Sportskeeda: Arsenal 3, Porto 1
Aditya Hosangadi writes, "The Gunners have a deficit to overcome in this tie and will need to be at their lethal best on Tuesday... Arsenal are in better form at the moment and hold the upper hand in this fixture."
Action Network: Under 3 goals
Brad Cunningham writes, "If this match plays out anything like the first one, it's going to be an incredibly slow, grind it out type of match where Porto sit in their low defensive block and dare Arsenal to break them down."
Arsenal vs. Porto: Odds and lines for Champions League match
Arsenal are heavy favorites to defeat Porto in Tuesday's Champions League match according to the BetMGM soccer odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.
Odds listed are as of Tuesday morning.
Lines: Arsenal (-375); Draw (+500); Porto (+950)
Over 3.5 goals (+130)
Under 3.5 goals (-190)
How to watch Arsenal vs. Porto: TV channel and streaming
When: Tuesday, March 12 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Where: Emirates Stadium, London, United Kingdom
Cable TV: N/A
Streaming: Paramount+
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