Sporting Lisbon

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Arsenal vs Sporting Lisbon (UEL Round of 16 Second Leg on March 16, 2023). The game ended in a 1-1 draw, and without the away goals rule, went to penalties, where Sporting upset the Gunners.

Arsenal created more chances in the first half and in extra time while Sporting dominated the second half.

xG Arsenal 1.41-1.07 Sporting Lisbon shots map (Actual score AFC 1-1 SCP)

1-0 Xhaka goal vs Sporting xG 0.16
1-1 Pedro Goncalves goal vs Arsenal xG 0.01

Some other notable chances: Trossard 97th minute, Holding 105+1′, Marcus Edwards 28th minute and 72nd minute

Arsenal vs Sporting CP 1-1 Match Stats for comparison

(AFC stats on left; SCP match stats on right)

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Click here for xG stats Arsenal vs Sporting Second Leg March 16 2023

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal (Attendance of 36,006 in the Europa League Round of 16 First Leg clash on 9 March, 2023.)

xG Sporting 1.73-1.36 Arsenal shots map (Actual score Sporting 2-2 Arsenal)

0-1 Saliba header goal vs Sporting xG 0.27
1-1 Ignacio header goal vs Arsenal xG 0.41
1-2 Paulinho goal vs Arsenal xG 0.56
2-2 Morita own goal vs Arsenal (no xG for an own goal)

Although they had lesser possession and shots, Sporting will be ruing two very good opportunities that they failed to convert.

6th minute Goncalves chance vs Arsenal xG 0.33 (wide)
61st minute Paulinho chance vs Arsenal xG 0.16

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