Key points
1. Arsenal is favored to win the Champions League Round of 16 match against FC Porto.
2. Arsenal has been in imperious form, winning five successive Premier League games.
3. FC Porto has shown attacking prowess in the Champions League, scoring 15 goals in six matches.
4. Head-to-head statistics show Arsenal has won 3 matches, FC Porto has won 2 matches, with 1 draw between them.
Recent form
In the recent Champions League run, FC Porto showed their attacking prowess with a total of 15 goals scored across six matches, averaging 2.5 goals per game. Despite conceding 8 goals, their strong offensive performance led to 4 wins out of 6 games. Big wins against Shakhtar Donetsk (5-3) and Antwerp (4-1) showcased Porto's ability to find the back of the net, while close losses to Barcelona (1-2 at home and 0-1 away) highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities that impacted their overall campaign.
W4 D0 L2
Goals scored: 15 (2.5 per game)
Goals conceded: 8 (1.33 per game)
Goal difference: 7
Both teams scored: 4 (67%)
In their recent Champions League campaign, Arsenal showed impressive form with four wins, one draw, and one loss. The team scored a total of 16 goals while conceding just 4, resulting in a goal difference of +12. With an average of 2.67 goals scored per game and 0.67 goals conceded per game, Arsenal secured a solid 13 points out of a possible 18, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive stability. Notable victories include a resounding 6-0 win against Lens and a convincing 4-0 triumph over PSV Eindhoven, highlighting Arsenal's competitiveness in the tournament.
W4 D1 L1
Goals scored: 16 (2.67 per game)
Goals conceded: 4 (0.67 per game)
Goal difference: 12
Both teams scored: 3 (50%)
Recent home/away form
FC Porto's recent home Champions League games have been filled with excitement, with two wins and one loss. They've scored a total of 7 goals and conceded 4, resulting in a goal difference of +3. Their attack has been on form, averaging 2.33 goals per game, while they've been conceding an average of 1.33 goals. Despite their loss to Barcelona, Porto's strong performances have earned them 6 points out of a possible 9, positioning them well in the group standings.
W2 D0 L1
Goals scored: 7 (2.33 per game)
Goals conceded: 4 (1.33 per game)
Goal difference: 3
Both teams scored: 1 (33%)
In their recent away Champions League matches, Arsenal managed one win, one draw, and one loss. The team scored a total of four goals and conceded four, resulting in a goal difference of 0. This means they scored an average of 1.3 goals per game. The performance yielded Arsenal 4 points out of a possible 9, showcasing a decent but somewhat inconsistent display on the road.
W1 D1 L1
Goals scored: 4 (1.33 per game)
Goals conceded: 4 (1.33 per game)
Goal difference: 0
Both teams scored: 3 (100%)
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between FC Porto and Arsenal reveal that the two teams have played a total of six matches since 2006. The summary is as follows:
- FC Porto has won 2 matches.
- Arsenal has won 3 matches.
- The teams have played 1 draw.
Key stats and details include:
- Both teams have scored 2.67 goals per match on average.
- FC Porto has kept a clean sheet in 40% of their home matches.
- Arsenal has an average of 2.26 goals per match in the 2024 season.
- The biggest individual victories include Arsenal's 5-0 win against FC Porto in the 2009/2010 season.
- The highest aggregate of 3 goals occurred in a match that resulted in a 2-1 win for Arsenal in the 2017/2018 season.
Other notable statistics:
- FC Porto has won 1 and Arsenal has won 1 of the 2 previous meetings, with no matches ending in a draw.
- Arsenal has won 3, drawn 1, and lost 2 against FC Porto.
These statistics reflect the historical performance of the two teams' head-to-head matches and should be considered as one factor when analyzing the upcoming match.