FC Arouca vs Boavista FC, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Arouca vs Boavista FC — Primeira Liga at Municipal de Arouca.
- FC Arouca 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Boavista FC 0 games · 0 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Boavista FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Sep | Casa Pia AC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Aug | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 0–6 | L |
| 20 Aug | CD Santa Clara | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Aug | Gil Vicente FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | FC Arouca | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Sep | FC Paços de Ferreira | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Aug | Casa Pia AC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Aug | CD Santa Clara | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Aug | Portimonense SC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Municipal de Arouca!
- 5' FC Arouca are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Boavista FC's shape.
- 10' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Ismaila Soro.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Arouca needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tiago Esgaio, as he is very good at scoring at Municipal de Arouca with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 25' Boavista FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 26' That is a Yellow card for Boavista FC. Kenji Gorre will be fuming at that decision.
- 27' What a strike from Rafa Mujica! The score is 1-0.
- 31' Brilliant from the defender! Vincent Sasso makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 31.
- 36' FC Arouca currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 41 minutes.
- 45' Reggie Cannon is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Salvador Agra. He replaces Reggie Cannon on 46 minute.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Arouca and Boavista FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' 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.
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 65' Fresh legs for FC Arouca! Antony comes on to replace Arsenio.
- 69' A tactical swap from Boavista FC — Masaki Watai on, Bruno Lourenco off on 69 minutes.
- 71' The Portugal Martim Tavares breaks the deadlock on 71 minutes. 1-2!
- 73' It’s a booking for FC Arouca player. Alan Ruiz gets a Yellow card.
- 78' The crowd applauds Rafa Mujica as he leaves the pitch. Bruninho steps in for FC Arouca.
- 80' A change in the Boavista FC ranks — Robert Bozenik exits the field as Ibrahima Camara enters on 80.
- 82' The referee shows FC Arouca player a Yellow card on 82.
- 84' It’s a booking for FC Arouca player. Jerome Opoku gets a Red card.
- 89' The crowd applauds David Simao as he leaves the pitch. Oriol Busquets steps in for FC Arouca.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Arouca 1-2 Boavista FC.
Lineups
FC Arouca Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
5
David Simao ↓ Oriol Busquets 89'
- 13
-
7
Andre Bukia ↓ Vitinho 78'
-
19
Rafa Mujica ↓ Bruninho 78'
-
10
Alan Ruiz ↓ Morlaye Sylla 78'
- 23
- 3
- 28
- 6
- 1
Bench
-
14
Oriol Busquets ↑ 89'
- 17
- 44
-
9
Bruninho ↑ 78'
-
11
Antony ↑ 65'
-
43
Vitinho ↑ 78'
- 12
- 21
-
2
Morlaye Sylla ↑ 78'
Coach
Armando Evangelista
Boavista FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
2
Reggie Cannon ↓ Salvador Agra 46'
-
7
Kenji Gorre ↓ Martim Tavares 46'
- 23
-
8
Bruno Lourenco ↓ Masaki Watai 69'
- 9
- 24
- 26
- 42
- 79
- 70
Bench
- 1
-
21
Salvador Agra ↑ 46'
-
19
Ricardo Mangas ↑ 89'
- 20
-
6
Ibrahima Camara ↑ 80'
- 77
-
13
Masaki Watai ↑ 69'
- 4
-
59
Martim Tavares ↑ 46'
Coach
Petit
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafa Mujica | 3 |
| Kenji Gorre | 2 |
| Jason | 2 |
| Cristo Gonzalez | 2 |
| Weverson | 1 |
| Salvador Agra | 1 |
| Petar Musa | 1 |
| Guven Yalcin | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Arouca Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.13
FC Arouca xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Boavista FC xG
I would bet for:
FC Arouca or Boavista FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Boavista FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
FC Arouca or Draw
59%
Draw or Boavista FC
70%
FC Arouca or Boavista FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
10%
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Arouca
| Handicap | FC Arouca covers | Push | Boavista FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 21% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Boavista FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

