FC Porto vs Arsenal FC, Champions League 2023-24 LAST 16
Overview
Match Preview
FC Porto vs Arsenal FC — Champions League at Estadio Do Dragao.
- FC Porto 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Arsenal FC 8 games · 24 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Assistant 1 Erwin Zeinstra
- Assistant 2 Johan Balder
7 games this season
🟨 0.1/game
⚽ 3.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabağ Ağdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodo/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC Kobenhavn | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | Arsenal FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | CF Estrela da Amadora | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | FC Arouca | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Feb | Rio Ave FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Jan | SC Farense | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | FC Porto | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | Burnley FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | West Ham United FC | A | 6–0 | W |
| 04 Feb | Liverpool FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | H | 5–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
67%
Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
Arsenal FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Arsenal FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Arsenal FC
| Martinelli | 6 G | 2 A |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 5 G | 2 A |
| Kai Havertz | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio Do Dragao. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 2' Declan Rice catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 2.
- 7' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Porto in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Arsenal FC's compact 4-3-3.
- 12' The travelling Arsenal FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 17' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 22' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 27' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 32' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 37' FC Porto seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Porto and Arsenal FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 47' FC Porto have won 697 goals from 491 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Francisco Conceicao argues furiously but the card stands.
- 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jakub Kiwior.
- 61' Kai Havertz catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 61.
- 62' The referee calls foul for Nico Gonzalez. He receives a card.
- 67' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 74' Leandro Trossard makes way for Jorginho at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Arsenal FC.
- 79' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Porto must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 80' The crowd applauds Nico Gonzalez as he leaves the pitch. Ivan Jaime Pajuelo steps in for FC Porto.
- 85' The FC Porto manager makes a substitution. Evanilson departs to be replaced by Toni Martinez.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Stephen Eustaquio. He replaces Wendell on 90 minute.
- The final score is 1-0.
Lineups
FC Porto Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 11
-
18
Wendell ↓ Stephen Eustaquio 90'
- 13
- 3
- 99
-
30
Evanilson ↓ Toni Martinez 85'
- 23
- 31
- 22
- 10
- 16
Bench
- 19
- 8
-
17
Ivan Jaime Pajuelo ↑ 80'
- 14
-
6
Stephen Eustaquio ↑ 90'
- 2
-
29
Toni Martinez ↑ 85'
- 15
- 28
- 20
-
70
Goncalo Borges ↑ 85'
- 97
Coach
Sergio Conceicao
Arsenal FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 41
- 22
- 8
- 2
- 6
- 29
-
19
Leandro Trossard ↓ Jorginho 74'
- 4
- 7
- 11
- 15
Bench
- 14
- 10
- 1
-
20
Jorginho ↑ 74'
- 17
- 24
- 21
- 31
- 25
- 63
- 73
Coach
Mikel Arteta
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.2
FC Porto xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
FC Porto or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Porto win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
FC Porto or Draw
72%
Draw or Arsenal FC
58%
FC Porto or Arsenal FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
13.1%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Porto
| Handicap | FC Porto covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Porto keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

