CD Santa Clara vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CD Santa Clara vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Sao Miguel.
- CD Santa Clara 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- FC Arouca 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | CD Santa Clara | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | CS Marítimo | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Moreirense FC | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Académico de Viseu FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | FC Famalicão | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | GD Estoril Praia | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Alverca | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Vitória SC | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Rio Ave FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | FC Arouca | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | GD Estoril Praia | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Nov | FC Porto | H | 0–3 | L |
| 31 Oct | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | FC Famalicão | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | FC Vizela | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | CD Santa Clara | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Nov | Boavista FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | Gil Vicente FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Oct | CD Tondela | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | FC Pacos de Ferreira | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Oct | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| CD Santa Clara | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #5 |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 3 | Scored | 1 |
| 2 | Conceded | 0 |
| +1 | GD | +1 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
CD Santa Clara this season
CD Santa Clara this season
100%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
CD Santa Clara are 3rd (4 pts). FC Arouca are 5th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CD Santa Clara
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Arouca
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio do Sao Miguel. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Pedro Moreira has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Tiago Esgaio has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 16' A moment of madness from Quaresma on 16 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Arouca will be frustrated.
- 21' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Crysan makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 31' FC Arouca come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 37' The whistle greets Pedro Moreira as he departs to be replaced by Omri Altman.
- 42' Marco needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 46' The deadlock is broken! Arsenio gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 46' Poor challenge from Marco. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' Tiago Esgaio gets the nod from FC Arouca. He replaces Quaresma and will look to change the dynamic.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nene on 49.
- 50' What composure from Crysan! The Brazil international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 55' CD Santa Clara currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 58' That is a Yellow card for CD Santa Clara. Rafael Ramos will be fuming at that decision.
- 63' CD Santa Clara are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 64' Fresh legs for FC Arouca! Antony comes on to replace Andre Bukia.
- 65' Another substitution for CD Santa Clara to replace Ricardinho by Mohamed Bouldini on 65 minute.
- 70' Poor challenge from Eugeni Valderrama. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 73' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kennedy Boateng on 73 minutes.
- 75' Another substitution for CD Santa Clara to replace Rafael Ramos by Pierre Sagna on 75 minute.
- 80' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 81' The crowd applauds Crysan as he leaves the pitch. Jean Patric steps in for CD Santa Clara.
- 86' FC Arouca are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Gaston Campi.
- Another three points for CD Santa Clara.
Lineups
CD Santa Clara Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 6
-
2
Rafael Ramos ↓ Pierre Sagna 75'
- 3
- 99
-
8
Anderson Carvalho ↓ Julio Romao 65'
-
23
Crysan ↓ Jean Patric 81'
- 21
-
77
Rui Costa ↓ Paulo Henrique 75'
- 4
-
98
Ricardinho ↓ Mohamed Bouldini 65'
Bench
-
16
Paulo Henrique ↑ 75'
- 29
- 5
-
95
Pierre Sagna ↑ 75'
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 81'
- 1
- 76
-
19
Julio Romao ↑ 65'
-
9
Mohamed Bouldini ↑ 65'
Coach
Nuno Campos
FC Arouca Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
20
Pedro Moreira ↓ Omri Altman 37'
- 13
- 72
-
10
Andre Bukia ↓ Antony 64'
- 22
- 21
-
6
Quaresma ↓ Tiago Esgaio 46'
- 30
-
15
Oday Dabbagh ↓ Andre Silva 46'
- 18
Bench
-
9
Omri Altman ↑ 37'
- 14
- 53
-
23
Eugeni Valderrama ↑ 64'
-
7
Andre Silva ↑ 46'
-
31
Tiago Esgaio ↑ 46'
- 78
-
27
Antony ↑ 64'
- 1
Coach
Armando Evangelista
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Crysan | 2 |
| Andre Silva | 2 |
| Ricardinho | 2 |
| Rildo | 2 |
| Jason | 1 |
| Gabriel Silva | 1 |
| Elias Manoel | 1 |
| Arsenio | 1 |
Head to Head
CD Santa Clara Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.73
CD Santa Clara xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + FC Arouca or Draw 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: CD Santa Clara win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 1.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
CD Santa Clara or Draw
66%
Draw or FC Arouca
68%
CD Santa Clara or FC Arouca
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CD Santa Clara win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.6%
0 – 1
16.2%
1 – 1
13.9%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
2.6%
2 – 2
2.5%
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 1
1.2%
Asian Handicap — CD Santa Clara
| Handicap | CD Santa Clara covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 17% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 23% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
CD Santa Clara keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

