Arsenal look weak at the worst possible time, losing three of their last four matches.
In today's imperative second leg against Sporting CP, expect the Gunners to push the tempo and pile on pressure at home.
My Arsenal vs. Sporting predictions and free betting picks eye the corners market on Wednesday, April 15.
Arsenal vs Sporting CP picks and predictions
My Arsenal vs Sporting CP best bet: Over 9.5 corners (-122 at Sports Interaction)
In their last two home outings in the Champions League, Arsenal won 11 corners against Kairat and 10 against Leverkusen in their next match. Set pieces are a major part of their game, earning them the nickname “Set Piece FC”.
Their focus isn’t just on winning corners, but on turning them into genuine scoring opportunities. In the Premier League alone, they have scored 16 goals from corners.
Sporting CP are no strangers to attacking via set pieces either. In their 5–0 win over Bodø/Glimt on March 17, the Portuguese side won no fewer than 16 corners.
That trend suggests there could be plenty to count at the Emirates on Wednesday evening.
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Arsenal vs Sporting CP same-game parlay (SGP)
Over 9.5 corners
Kai Havertz 1+ shots on target
Gabriel Martinelli 1+ shots on target
Luis Suarez 1+ shots on target
Kai Havertz, the man who scored the winner in the first leg, has found the net in six of his last eight Champions League matches, underlining his importance to Arsenal in key European battles.
In this season’s Champions League, Gabriel Martinelli has registered eight shots on target. He has troubled goalkeepers even in matches where he came off the bench. Last week in Lisbon, he still managed a shot on target despite playing just 15 minutes, and I’m backing him to make an impact again.
Luis Suárez and Francisco Trincão have each been directly involved in seven Champions League goals this season. Suárez has five goals and two assists, while Trincão has four goals and three assists. I’m adding a Suárez contribution to my SGP, taking my return to +525.
Arsenal vs Sporting CP odds
| Arsenal | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|
| -200 | Moneyline | +525 |
| +340 | Draw | +340 |
| Over 2.5 (-137) | Total | Under 2.5 (-102 |
Odds courtesy of Sports Interaction.
How to watch Arsenal vs Sporting CP
| Location | Emirates Stadium, London, England |
| Date | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Paramount+ |
| Weather | Mostly cloudy. |
Arsenal vs Sporting CP key injuries
Arsenal: Riccardo Calafiori (Out), Jurriën Timber (Out), Mikel Merino (Out), Martin Ødegaard (Out), Bukayo Saka (Out).
Sporting CP: Nuno Santos (Out), Luis Guilherme (Out), Fotis Ioannidis (Out).
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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