Sporting Lisbon will play their first Champions League match without Ruben Amorim on Tuesday, 26 November when they welcome Arsenal to the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Sporting didn't look like they were missing their former coach too much at the weekend, recording a 6-0 win in the Portuguese Cup but there is an acceptance that Arsenal will provide a much sterner challenge.
The Gunners picked up a big three points at the weekend in the Premier League and now need to get back on track in the Champions League.
As part of this week's round of Champions League betting tips, here is our Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal prediction.
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Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal prediction: Sporting to keep on rolling
Key stats
- Sporting Lisbon haven't lost a game in all competitions this season.
- Arsenal have won just one of their last four matches in all competitions.
- Each of Sporting Lisbon's last six matches have produced more than two goals.
Correct score prediction: Sporting Lisbon 2-1 Arsenal
Sporting Lisbon won't suddenly become a bad team just because Ruben Amorim has left and the squad have more than enough quality to cause Arsenal problems this week. Their home record has been imperious, just ask Manchester City, and we are backing them to pick up another big European win on Tuesday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: A tight match to call
- HOME: 15/8 (2.80) – 34.8%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal odds give the Portuguese side more credit than they got before their clash with Man City but we feel their odds are still longer than they should be. Ladbrokes have given the hosts just a 34.8% chance of winning the match while Arsenal have been given a 43.5% chance of taking the three points with them back to England.
Check out our betting tips today page for more Champions League predictions this week.
Most recent H2Hs: Plenty of draws
Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal have met on four occasions over the past six years and three of those matches finished level after 90 minutes. The most recent encounter, a Europa League clash at the Emirates Stadium in March 2023, was settled via a penalty shootout which Sporting ultimately won.
UEFA Europa League 16/03/23
Arsenal
Sporting
UEFA Europa League 09/03/23
Sporting
Arsenal
UEFA Europa League 08/11/18
Arsenal
Sporting
UEFA Europa League 25/10/18
Sporting
Arsenal
Sporting Lisbon preview: The first post-Amorim test
Sporting were always going to win in the Portuguese Cup at the weekend which makes this clash their first real test since the departure of Amorim. If they can follow up their win against Man City last time out in the Champions League with another win here, then they will establish themselves as dark horses to go deep in the tournament.
Predicted lineup: Israel (GK), Reis, Inacio, Diomande, Quenda, Hjulmand, Morita, Araujo, Trincao, Gyokeres, Edwards
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Benfica
1
Sporting
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 04/05/25
W
Gil Vicente
1
Sporting
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
W
Boavista
0
Sporting
5
Portugal Cup 22/04/25
W
Rio Ave
1
Sporting
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
W
Moreirense
1
Sporting
3
Arsenal preview: Need a big win
Arsenal have faltered in several big games this season which is why they currently find themselves nine points behind in the Premier League title race. A win in Lisbon this week would not only benefit them in the Champions League but it could also give the squad the reassurance that they can pick up wins in difficult away matches.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK), Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
England Premier League 11/05/25
D
Liverpool
2
Arsenal
2
UEFA Champions League 07/05/25
L
PSG
2
Arsenal
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
L
Bournemouth
2
Arsenal
1
UEFA Champions League 29/04/25
L
PSG
1
Arsenal
0
England Premier League 23/04/25
D
Crystal Palace
2
Arsenal
2
Player to watch: Martin Odegaard
Arsenal were always going to miss Martin Odegaard when he picked up an injury back in September but nobody could have predicted how tepid the Gunners were going to look without him. With the Norweigan back in the team, they suddenly look far more fluid and dangerous in attacking areas. Can he make them pur again on Tuesday?