Sporting CP 1-5 Arsenal

Current streaks

Recent form

Sporting CP

Sporting CP are currently in scintillating form, having won their last six matches across all competitions in an impressive run. The Lions have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting an astounding 25 times in these six games, averaging 4.17 goals per match. Their attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that all six of these matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored. Notably, Sporting have recorded two high-scoring victories, thrashing Amarante 6-0 in the Taça de Portugal and defeating Estrela 5-1 in the Primeira Liga. Their defensive record has also been solid, conceding just five goals in this period and keeping two clean sheets. The team's current winning streak extends beyond these six matches to an impressive nine consecutive victories, and they haven't tasted defeat in their last 34 games, showcasing their consistency and dominance across multiple competitions.

Arsenal

Arsenal's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last six matches yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The Gunners have shown resilience in their defensive efforts, conceding only 0.83 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets in this period. Their attacking prowess is evident with 1.5 goals scored per game, including a high-scoring 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest in their most recent Premier League outing. Interestingly, Arsenal have experienced a brief run of two consecutive losses, falling to Inter Milan in the Champions League and Newcastle United in the league. The team's ability to bounce back is demonstrated by their unbeaten run in the last two matches, securing a draw against Chelsea and a win against Nottingham Forest. Arsenal's matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals.

Recent home/away form

Sporting CP

Sporting CP have been in scintillating form at home, boasting an impressive six-match winning streak across all competitions. Their offensive prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with the team netting a staggering 23 goals in these fixtures, averaging an exceptional 3.83 goals per game. The Lions have been equally formidable defensively, conceding just three goals in total and keeping clean sheets in half of these matches. Two standout performances were their 6-0 thrashing of Amarante in the Taça de Portugal and a remarkable 4-1 victory over European giants Manchester City in the Champions League. With 83% of their recent home games featuring over 2.5 goals, Sporting CP have been treating their fans to high-scoring affairs, demonstrating their dominance on home soil.

Arsenal

Arsenal's recent away form has been rather disappointing, with the Gunners struggling to find consistency on their travels. The North London side have managed just one win in their last six away fixtures, a comfortable 3-0 victory over Preston in the League Cup. Notably, Arsenal are currently on a three-match winless streak away from home in the Premier League, having lost to both Newcastle and Bournemouth, and drawn with Chelsea. Their goal-scoring prowess has taken a hit on the road, with the team failing to find the back of the net in three of their last five away matches. Defensively, Arsenal have kept only one clean sheet in this run, conceding an average of 1.17 goals per game. The majority of their away matches (67%) have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, low-scoring affairs when Arsenal play away from the Emirates.