This is the predicted line-up for Porto vs Arsenal

Jakarta. Beritasatu.com – Arsenal will visit FC Porto's headquarters in legs first round of 16 of the Champions League, Thursday (22/2/2024) early morning starting at 03.00 WIB.

Playing at the Do Dragao Stadium, Porto, Arsenal under the control of coach Mikel Arteta is expected to use his flagship 4-3-3 formation. The Spanish coach will field the trio of Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka in the attack line.

The players on the front line will be supported by Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and the Italian player with Brazilian blood Jorginho.

Meanwhile in defense, the coach who was Pep Guardiola's assistant will place Gabriel Magalhaes and William Lintasa as a duo to guard the heart of the defense. They will be accompanied by Ben White on the right and Jakub Kiwoir on the left. Meanwhile, the goalkeeper position will be filled by Spanish goalkeeper David Raya.

In the home camp, coach Sergio Conceicao will also display a 4-3-3 pattern. This time he will entrust the front line to Francisco Conceicao, Evanilson and Galeno.

This attacking trio will be supported by Pepe Aquino, Alan Varela and Nico Gonzalez. Meanwhile, the back line will be entrusted to Joao Mario, a veteran defender who has played for Real Madrid with Pepe, Otavio and Jorge Sanchez. They will guard goalkeeper Diogo Costa.

After an unexpected defeat at Arouca last week, Porto returned to winning ways against Estrela de Amadora on Saturday (17/2/2024). The Portuguese team lost two of their six matches in the group stage. Both defeats occurred against Barcelona.

Arsenal made it five wins in a row in the Premier League when they scored a five-goal winner without reply at home to Burnley at Turf Moor last Saturday.

Mikel Arteta's men have found their best form at the right time, ahead of this round of 16 match. Even though they appear as guests, Arsenal is predicted to win in this match.