Sporting CP host Arsenal at Estádio José Alvalade for a Champions League match on April 7, 2026, 9:00 PM. Sporting CP are in 7th place with 16 points, while Arsenal lead the table in 1st place with 24 points. Arsenal aim to continue their perfect run, while Sporting CP look to close the gap to the top spots.

Sporting CP's form is D L W W W across all competitions. This means 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, with the last result being a win. Sporting CP has a streak of 3 consecutive wins at the end of their form. Arsenal's form is W D W W L across all competitions. This means 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, with the last result being a loss. Arsenal has a streak of 1 loss at the end of their form.

Sporting CP shows a strong offense with an average of 2.67 goals per game this season and a home offense of 2.67 goals per game. The defense is also very solid with an average of 0.63 goals conceded per game and 0.4 goals conceded per home game. Arsenal scores an average of 1.97 goals per game and concedes 0.71 goals per game. Away from home, Arsenal averages 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 goal conceded per game. Sporting CP has kept 13 clean sheets, and Arsenal has kept 15 clean sheets this season. Estádio José Alvalade averages 3.6 total goals per game, and over 2.5 goals were scored in 4 of 5 matches. Both teams scored in 2 of 5 matches at this stadium.

In previous head-to-head matches, there has been 1 encounter. Arsenal secured 1 win, while Sporting CP had 0 wins and there were 0 draws. Sporting CP scored 1 goal, and Arsenal scored 5 goals. The last match on November 26, 2024, ended in a 1:5 victory for Arsenal, highlighting Arsenal's current dominance in this fixture.

For Sporting CP, Luis Suárez (5 goals, 2 assists) and Francisco Trincão (4 goals, 3 assists) are key offensive players. Pedro Gonçalves has scored 4 goals in the last 3 games and shows a rising form. Absences for Arsenal: Not nominated are Gabriel Martinelli (6G/1A), Bukayo Saka (2G/2A), Kai Havertz (2G/1A), and Eberechi Eze (1G/1A). For Arsenal, Declan Rice (1 goal, 2 assists) is a key midfielder and shows stable form.

Sporting CP's goalkeeper, Rui Silva, has an average rating of 6.96 in 9 season appearances. Sporting CP has achieved 13 clean sheets this season. Arsenal's goalkeeper, David Raya, has an average rating of 7.08 in 9 season appearances. Arsenal has achieved 15 clean sheets this season.

Sporting CP benefits from a strong home advantage, with an average of 2.67 goals scored and only 0.4 goals conceded per home game. Estádio José Alvalade is a high-scoring venue with an average of 3.6 total goals per game. 80% of matches at this stadium ended with over 2.5 goals.