FC Arouca vs Boavista FC, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Arouca vs Boavista FC — Primeira Liga at Municipal de Arouca.
- FC Arouca 11 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
- Boavista FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 11 | 33 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 11 | 24 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Académico de Viseu FC | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Famalicão | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 10 |
| 13 | CD Nacional | 11 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | CS Marítimo | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 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
55%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Arouca
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
1/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Arouca
| Barbero | 5 G |
| Jose Fontan | 2 G |
| Dylan Nandin | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Arouca launch into their encounter with Boavista FC.
- 5' David Simao needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
- 10' The referee has no hesitation. Ismaila Soro is booked for FC Arouca — Red card on 10.
- 15' Ismaila Soro is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Boavista FC tonight.
- 20' 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.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Arouca side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 26' A moment of madness from Kenji Gorre on 26 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Boavista FC will be frustrated.
- 27' GOAL! Rafa Mujica scores on 27.
- 31' Vincent Sasso adds to his 0 season tally! Boavista FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 36' FC Arouca are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 41' FC Arouca is showing some good football. However, FC Arouca are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Reggie Cannon argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' A change in the Boavista FC ranks — Reggie Cannon exits the field as Salvador Agra enters on 46.
- 51' FC Arouca started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ibrahima Camara is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Boavista FC.
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 65' It is a substitution in FC Arouca team. Arsenio is replaced by Antony on 65 minute.
- 69' The Boavista FC bench stirs into life. Bruno Lourenco is withdrawn and Masaki Watai gets his opportunity.
- 71' Martim Tavares makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Boavista FC are in front.
- 73' Alan Ruiz catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 73.
- 78' The crowd applauds Rafa Mujica as he leaves the pitch. Bruninho steps in for FC Arouca.
- 80' Another change for Boavista FC made on 80 minute. Robert Bozenik leaves to be changed by Ibrahima Camara.
- 82' That is a Yellow card for FC Arouca. Jerome Opoku will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jerome Opoku on 84.
- 89' Oriol Busquets is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Simao at the 89 minute mark.
- The final score is 1-2.
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 |
| Jason | 2 |
| Cristo Gonzalez | 2 |
| Kenji Gorre | 2 |
| Martim Tavares | 1 |
| Dylan Nandin | 1 |
| Weverson | 1 |
| Salvador Agra | 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.

