Who will win Porto vs. Arsenal? Predictions, picks and odds for UEFA Champions League match


Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

The UEFA Champions League is back for the second week of round-of-16 action.

English Premier League club Arsenal and Portuguese Primeira Liga club Porto will face off in each team’s first Champions League match in over two months. The Gunners drew, 1-1, with PSV in their last UCL competition on Dec. 12. Porto defeated Shakhtar Donetsk, 5-3, one day later to advance to the knockout stage.

Arsenal and Porto previously matched up in the Champions League round of 16 in 2010. That year, the Gunners advanced to the tournament quarter-finals with a 6-2 aggregate victory.

Here’s everything to know about Wednesday’s Champions League matchup.

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Porto vs. Arsenal predictions

Covers.com: Bet on Bukayo Saka to score (+188 on BetMGM)

Sam Farley writes, “[Saka] played five times in the group stage, finding the back of the net three times and popping up with four assists too.”

The Telegraph: Take Porto to win or draw

Jamie Griffith writes, “The Gunners may have won 6-0 and 5-0 in their previous two away games at West Ham and Burnley, but they have lost five times on their travels this season, including a 2-1 loss at Lens in the group stage.”

The London Evening Standard: Arsenal to win 3-0

Marc Mayo writes, “Porto are off the pace in their domestic title race yet performed well in the group stages. Ultimately, their squad is no match for Arsenal, who are enjoying a five-game win streak.”

Pickswise: Arsenal to win and tease over 1.5 goals

Aaron Ashley writes, “Porto have been eliminated in 7 of their 8 Champions League clashes with English sides, including when Arsenal bested them in the last 16 in 2010. Take the Gunners to secure another smooth victory in this first leg.”

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Porto vs. Arsenal: Odds and lines for Champions League match

Arsenal are favorites to defeat Porto in Wednesday’s Champions League match according to the BetMGM soccer odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.

Odds listed are as of Tuesday morning.

How to watch Porto vs. Arsenal: TV channel and streaming

When: Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. ET/Noon PT

Where: Estádio do Dragão, Porto, Portugal

Cable TV: CBS Sports Network (pre- and post-game shows)

Streaming: Paramount+

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