Arsenal vs Porto prediction and odds ahead of the Champions League clash

As Arsenal prepares to host Porto for the crucial second leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash at the Emirates Stadium this Tuesday, they find themselves at a slight disadvantage. The Gunners are playing catch-up after a narrow 1-0 loss at the Estádio do Dragão, setting the stage for an intense battle to reach the quarter-finals.

The Gunners are the favourites to win at 24/100 with CopyBet whereas the Portuguese giants are 12/1 outsiders to repeat the first leg result and a draw is 6/1. A double chance on Porto to secure a place in the next round is going for 16/5.

Despite this setback, Arsenal's recent stellar performances in the Premier League have injected a sense of optimism into Mikel Arteta's squad. Their latest victory, a hard-fought 2-1 win against Brentford, propelled them to the summit of the league, indicating their readiness to tackle Porto's slender lead head-on.

On the other side, Porto has been enjoying a strong run in the Primeira Liga, maintaining their form since their initial victory over Arsenal. Under Sérgio Conceição's guidance, they have been formidable, highlighted by a resounding 5-0 thrashing of Benfica and a comfortable 3-0 win over Portimonense. These results underscore Porto's threat and their ambition to progress further in the competition.

As both teams gear up for this pivotal encounter, anticipation is building for what promises to be a thrilling contest. Arsenal's quest to overturn the deficit and Porto's determination to defend their advantage set the stage for an enthralling night of football at the Emirates.

Arsenal to win — 24/100

Over 2.5 goals — 5/8

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