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FC Porto vs Arsenal: Match Preview and Prediction
Porto hopes to repeat their 2-0 Primeira Liga win over Estrela Amadora. That game, Porto enjoyed 68% possession and two of 18 efforts on goal were on target. For Porto, João Mário (56′) and Galeno (35′) scored goals. Estrela Amadora had eight shots, but only one was on target.
Over the course of their most recent six matches, Sérgio Conceição’s Porto have managed to score thirteen goals. On the other hand, they have conceded five goals in those games that are identical to their previous ones.
After defeating Burnley 0–5 in the Premier League, Arsenal will enter the encounter in high spirits. Arsenal had 65% possession in that game and five of their 16 total shots on goal were on target. Leandro Trossard (66′), Kai Havertz (78′), Bukayo Saka (41′, 47′), and Martin Ødegaard (4′) all scored goals for Arsenal. Burnley’s opponents had eight attempts on goal, but none of them were on target.
Over the course of their last six matches, Arsenal has scored a lot of goals (21 to be exact), thanks to their improved offensive play. This corresponds to the worrying mean of 3.5 goals scored per contest throughout this time frame.
FC Porto vs Arsenal: Betting Analysis
According to the results of an analysis of their most recent head-to-head matches, which date back to September 26, 2006, Porto has won two of these matches, while Arsenal has won three of them, and there has been one draw between the two teams.
The Gunners scored 12 goals during this era, while Dragões scored four goals. The total number of goals scored by both teams during this period was sixteen. This equates to an average of 2.67 goals scored per game.
The manager of Porto, Sérgio Conceição, is unable to acquire the services of Zaidu because of a knee ailment, and Iván Marcano is unable to do so because of a tear in the cruciate ligament.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is choosing from a bunch of fitness-challenged players. The squad sheet will not include Thomas Partey (hamstring injury), Fábio Vieira (groin surgery), Gabriel Jesus (knee injury), Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf issues), and Jurrien Timber (cruciate ligament damage).
FC Porto vs Arsenal: Head-to-Head
Who will win the match between FC Porto and Arsenal?
Although only one goal won’t likely be as many as they have scored against them, we believe Porto can put one past this Arsenal team. When the full-time whistle sounds, we predict a close game in which Arsenal wins.
Our Prediction: Away Win or Draw
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What are the best odds for the game?
Taking a look at the WDW market’s betting odds, you may get the best value on a Porto triumph at 5.3, a draw at 3.75, or an Arsenal victory at 1.7. At this moment, those are the most competitive market prices available.
