Prediction: Arsenal vs Porto

Verdict: Arsenal win & Under 4.5 goals

Best Odds: 4/6

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Looking to mount a Champions League comeback on Tuesday night and punch their quarter-final ticket, Arsenal will welcome Porto to the Emirates.

Arsenal

Starting with the hosts, while Arsenal might have suffered late Champions League frustration on February 21st as they were hit with a 1-0 loss in Portugal, Mikel Arteta’s squad will be smelling the chance to mount a second-leg comeback here. Only continuing on what has been a stunning domestic romp this season and receiving a string of plaudits from across the continent, the Gunners have won eight of their previous nine appearances across all competitions. Gaining a fearsome reputation for their clinical performances in the final third, it is no secret that Arsenal are looking to make real history in 2024. Climbing to the top of the Premier League table after collecting a 2-1 victory against Brentford on Saturday evening, Arteta’s men have also continued to shine on home soil. Winning all of their last four showdowns at the Emirates by an aggregate score of 14-3, the Gunners are rightfully installed as a standout contender here.

Team News

Missing out over the weekend with an ankle knock, Arsenal remain optimistic that Gabriel Martinelli will be able to play some part in north London. However, both still dealing with respective issues, Arteta’s men will be unable to call upon the defensive duo of Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jurrien Timber.

While David Raya might have been ineligible to feature against parent club Brentford on Saturday evening, the Spanish shot-stopper will return between the sticks here. Ghana international Thomas Partey could replace Jorginho at the heart of Arsenal’s midfield.

Porto

As for the visitors, pulling off a real Champions League upset last month as they snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory on home soil, Porto certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. While the dragons might be bracing themselves for a heavyweight challenge when they arrive in north London on Tuesday night, Sergio Conceicao’s men have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 15 appearances across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to December 18th. Making a stunning domestic statement earlier in the month as they stormed their way to a remarkable 5-0 victory against historic rivals Benfica, Porto are enjoying their own clinical run in the final third. Winning all of their last three domestic battles by an aggregate score of 10-1, Conceicao’s side will be desperate to complete an iconic Champions League upset in the English capital.

Team News

Heavily linked with a summer switch to Italian giants Inter Milan, Iran international Mehdi Taremi will miss out on Tuesday night through a recent thigh injury. Likewise, yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this season, one-time Roma defender Ivan Marcano will once again miss out.

Bagging the winner against Arsenal last month and now notching six goals in as many appearances across all competitions, the red-hot Galeno will have a leading role to play in north London. Former Fluminense youngster Evanilson will spearhead Porto’s charge here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Arsenal and Porto met for their first-leg Champions League meeting on February 21st, the Dragons picked up a 1-0 victory on home soil.
• However, Arsenal have won all of their other eight appearances.
• The Gunners have won all of their previous four showdowns at the Emirates by an aggregate score of 14-3.
• Porto have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 15 appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to December 18th.
• The Dragons have notched 10 strikes in just their last three domestic appearances.

Conclusion

While Porto might have sprung a dramatic last-gasp upset on February 21st as they snatched a 1-0 victory on home soil, the Portuguese giants will be more than aware that they face a monumental challenge here. With Arsenal in the midst of a remarkable domestic flurry, the Gunners have also continued to shine with their performances in north London. Winning all of their previous four showdowns at the Emirates by an aggregate score of 14-3, we are expecting Arteta’s squad to punch their Champions League quarter-final ticket on Tuesday night.

Verdict: Arsenal win & Under 4.5 goals

Best Odds: 4/6

Bookmaker: Olympusbet