Wednesday , 30 September 2026

AVS vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2024-25
AVS
0 – 1
Full Time
FC Arouca
Sat 8 Mar 2025 · 15:30 UTC Estadio do CD Aves 759 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 89' Tiago Esgaio
Lucas Fernandes 42' Y
Y 45' Dylan Nandin

Overview

Match Preview

AVS vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio do CD Aves.

  • AVS 33 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
  • FC Arouca 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Porto 7 21
2 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 7 16
3 Sporting Clube de Portugal 7 15
4 CD Santa Clara 7 15
5 FC Arouca 7 11
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 6 11
7 Académico de Viseu FC 7 11
8 CF Estrela da Amadora 7 10
9 Moreirense FC 7 8
10 Gil Vicente FC 6 8
11 CS Marítimo 7 8
12 FC Alverca 7 8
13 FC Famalicão 7 7
14 Vitória SC 7 5
15 CD Nacional 7 4
16 Rio Ave FC 7 4
17 Casa Pia AC 7 4
18 GD Estoril Praia 7 2

Head-to-Head

1
3
AVS 4 games · Avg 2.0 goals FC Arouca
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-08 AVS 0–1 FC Arouca 2024-10-05 FC Arouca 1–1 AVS

Recent Form

AVS
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Mar FC Arouca H 0–1 L
02 Mar SC Farense A 1–0 W
23 Feb Sporting Clube de Portugal H 2–2 D
16 Feb Rio Ave FC A 1–1 D
08 Feb CD Santa Clara H 1–2 L
01 Feb Vitória SC A 0–2 L
FC Arouca
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Mar AVS A 1–0 W
01 Mar FC Porto H 0–2 L
23 Feb SC Farense H 2–2 D
15 Feb Sporting Clube de Portugal A 2–2 D
10 Feb Rio Ave FC H 1–1 D
01 Feb CD Nacional A 2–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Arouca
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FC Arouca
Barbero 4 G
Jose Fontan 2 G
Dylan Nandin 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! AVS welcome FC Arouca for this crunch clash at Estadio do CD Aves.
  • 5' FC Arouca are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' The 21-year-old Rodrigo Ribeiro has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AVS that had 68 games and scored 36 goals.
  • 20' Jason has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AVS and FC Arouca are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 35' AVS currently sit 15 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 40' 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.
  • 42' It’s gonna be a card for Lucas Fernandes.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Dylan Nandin is booked for FC Arouca — card on 45.
  • 46' Eric Veiga gets the nod from AVS. He replaces Rafael Rodrigues and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' FC Arouca 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.
  • 56' AVS is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 58' A tactical swap from AVS — Babatunde Akinsola on, Lucas Fernandes off on 58 minutes.
  • 63' It is a substitution in AVS team. Dylan Nandin is replaced by Nene on 63 minute.
  • 67' Another change for FC Arouca made on 67 minute. Alfonso Trezza leaves to be changed by Guven Yalcin.
  • 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 74' FC Arouca manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pedro Santos is hanging Morlaye Sylla on the field on 74 minute.
  • 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rui Ferreira might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 84' FC Arouca started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 84.
  • 85' FC Arouca make a change. John Mercado trudges off to be replaced by Brian Mansilla on 85 minutes.
  • 89' Brilliant from the ! Tiago Esgaio makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 89.
  • FC Arouca celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

AVS Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rui Ferreira

FC Arouca Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vasco Seabra

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.02 AVS xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 FC Arouca xG
I would bet for: FC Arouca or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AVS31% Draw31% FC Arouca38%
Actual: FC Arouca win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

AVS or Draw
62%
Draw or FC Arouca
69%
AVS or FC Arouca
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AVS21% Draw52% FC Arouca27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.6%
1 – 2
7.8%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3.2%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — AVS

Handicap AVS covers Push FC Arouca covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 22% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

AVS keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
37% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.