FC Porto vs Arsenal: Preview, Prediction, Team News and Playing XI, H2H, Live Streaming

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Arsenal will have a massive test as they fly out to face FC Porto in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on Wednesday (February 21).

The Gunners made a return to the biggest continental competition after seven years, and reached the knockout stages after topping their respective group. FC Porto, on the other hand, finished 2nd in their group after Barcelona.

Arsenal are currently flying in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta's boys are just two points off the top spot and are in excellent form. They have won their last five matches in the league and will be hoping to continue that in the Champions League.

Porto find themselves seven points off the pace in Liga Portugal and have had their share of stutters this season. Sergio Conceicao's boys have won seven of their last ten matches, but have failed to win against the likes of Sporting CP and Benfica this season. Arsenal will definitely be a massive test for the home team, who need to be at their best to get a positive outcome in the match.

FC Porto vs Arsenal - UCL Round of 16 Schedule

When is the FC Porto vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match?

The 1st leg of the UCL Round of 16 match between FC Porto and Arsenal will be played on Wednesday (February 21). The match will start at 1:30 am IST (early hours of Thursday, February 22) / 8 pm GMT on Wednesday.

Where is the FC Porto vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match?

The FC Porto vs Arsenal 1st leg of UCL Round of 16 will be played at the Estadio Do Dragao in Porto, Portugal.

Who is the referee of the FC Porto vs Arsenal Match?

Dutch referee Serdar Gozubuyuk will officiate the match.

FC Porto vs Arsenal Team News

FC Porto have Ivan Marcano out with an ACL injury, while Zaidu Sanusi is also sidelined for the season. Veteran defender Pepe is set to start while Evanilson is set to pair with Mehdi Taremi up front.

For the Gunners, the injury list is long. Oleksandr Zinchenko (Calf), Gabriel Jesus (Knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (Knock) all are out with injury. Thomas Partey has returned to full training but the Ghanaian may sit out for Wednesday. Mikel Arteta do have a strong team as Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli will flaunt the wings with either Leandro Trossard or Kai Havertz as the striker.

William Saliba is set to team up with Gabriel Magalhaes at the centre of defense and it looks like David Raya will start in goal for the North London club.

FC Porto vs Arsenal Predicted Playing XI

FC Porto: Diogo Costa; Joao Mario, Pepe, Otavio, Jorge Sanchez; Pepe, Alan Varela, Nico Gonzalez; Mehdi Taremi, Evanilson, Wenderson Galeno

Arsenal: David Raya; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jakub Kiwior; Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz; Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli

FC Porto vs Arsenal H2H Record and Last Meeting

Played: 6

FC Porto Win: 2

Arsenal Win: 3

Draw: 1

These two teams met in the UCL Round of 16 in the 2009-10 season. Porto won the first leg 2-1 but the Gunners thrashed the Portuguese club 5-0 in the 2nd leg at the Emirates Stadium.

FC Porto vs Arsenal Prediction

Arsenal to win the match 3-1 and Bukayo Saka to score one goal and have an assist.

FC Porto vs Arsenal Live Streaming and Telecast in India

FC Porto vs Arsenal will be telecast Live on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 1 HD from 1:30 am IST in the early hours of Thursday. The match can be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website.