Porto vs Arsenal prediction 21.02.2024

• Date: 21.02.2024
• Competition: Champions League
• KO: 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Estádio Do Dragão (Porto)

On Wednesday evening, the Estádio Do Dragão will once again host Champions League action, with Porto facing the in-form Premier League team, Arsenal.

Porto vs Arsenal Betting Tips &— Arsenal to Win

Arsenal touched down in Portugal boasting a remarkable form, following another sensational performance in the EPL over the weekend. Mikel Arteta’s team notched an effortless 5:0 victory against Burnley, extending their winning streak to five matches. Notably, they have amassed an impressive total of 20 goals during these five triumphant matches.

Arsenal has triumphed in their last three away games, a significant improvement from their previous four road fixtures, where they didn’t secure a win. This is in addition to their return to the UCL since 2017, where they recorded one win, one draw and one loss from their three away group phase matches. The fact that all three games saw BTTS indicates that we can anticipate a high-scoring game on Wednesday. This performance is not at the Emirates Stadium.

Porto enters this match in a fairly good shape, having achieved five victories and only one loss in their previous seven games. Nonetheless, a 0:0 stalemate with Rio Ave and a 3:2 loss to Arouca in the past month have put the home team seven points adrift of Benfica, the leaders of the Portuguese league, in the competition for the Primeira Liga championship.

Sérgio Conceição’s team secured their spot in the round of sixteen in the UCL after finishing second in Group H. Despite winning four out of six matches in the group stage, Porto lost both games to Barcelona, the group champions. This includes a 1:0 loss at the same venue.

Even though the hosts aren’t expected to give up easily, it’s difficult to overlook Arsenal’s performance, and I predict they will secure yet another win on Wednesday. Porto has been successful in their last two home matches against Arsenal in 2008 and 2010, but a similar result this week seems doubtful.

I’m backing Arsenal to claim a first-leg advantage in what should prove an entertaining contest at the Estádio Do Dragão.