FC Arouca vs CD Santa Clara, Primeira Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Arouca vs CD Santa Clara — Primeira Liga at Municipal de Arouca.
- FC Arouca 11 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
- CD Santa Clara 11 games · 21 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 | Academico 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 Famalicao | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 10 |
| 13 | CD Nacional | 11 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitoria SC | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | CS Maritimo | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Apr | Boavista FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | Gil Vicente FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Mar | CD Tondela | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Mar | FC Paços de Ferreira | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Mar | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | FC Arouca | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | GD Estoril Praia | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Apr | FC Porto | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Mar | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Mar | FC Famalicao | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Mar | FC Vizela | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Arouca | CD Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #4 |
| 20 | Points | 21 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 6 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 6 / 3 / 2 |
| 13 | Scored | 16 |
| 8 | Conceded | 8 |
| +5 | GD | +8 |
| 1.82 | PPG | 1.91 |
| 55% | Win % | 55% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
55%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
55%
Clean Sheets
CD Santa Clara this season
CD Santa Clara this season
FC Arouca are 5th (20 pts). CD Santa Clara are 4th (21 pts).
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
CD Santa Clara
0-15
2/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/3
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Arouca
| Barbero | 5 G |
| Jose Fontan | 2 G |
| Dylan Nandin | 2 G |
CD Santa Clara
| Goncalo Paciencia | 5 G | 1 A |
| Vinicius | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tiago Ribeiro | 2 G | |
| Luis Fernando | 2 G | |
| Brenner | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FC Arouca and CD Santa Clara is underway.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Mohammad Mohebi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CD Santa Clara winning 100% of all matches.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
- 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Allano.
- 44' The referee calls foul for Allano. He receives a Yellow card.
- 45' Andre Silva catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Arouca is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 54' Andre Silva does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Arouca surge ahead!
- 55' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Andre Silva makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 59' Leandro Silva catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
- 63' The FC Arouca manager makes a substitution. Arsenio departs to be replaced by Antony.
- 66' CD Santa Clara ring the changes. Anderson Carvalho has done his job and it is now time for Hidemasa Morita to step up.
- 71' It’s high time Armando Evangelista made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 72' Kyosuke Tagawa doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 74' Rui Costa gets the nod from CD Santa Clara. He replaces Lincoln and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' FC Arouca ring the changes. Leandro Silva has done his job and it is now time for Alan Ruiz to step up.
- 80' CD Santa Clara are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paulo Henrique on 81 minutes.
- 82' Andre Bukia makes way for Bruninho at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Arouca.
- 83' Alan Ruiz was booked on 83.
- 85' CD Santa Clara manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cristian Gonzalez is hanging Pierre Sagna on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' Cristian Gonzalez was booked on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
FC Arouca Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 5
-
14
Pite ↓ Oday Dabbagh 82'
- 13
- 72
-
10
Andre Bukia ↓ Bruninho 82'
- 44
- 7
-
21
Leandro Silva ↓ Alan Ruiz 75'
- 1
- 6
Bench
- 53
- 60
-
22
Alan Ruiz ↑ 75'
- 31
-
99
Bruninho ↑ 82'
- 78
-
27
Antony ↑ 63'
-
15
Oday Dabbagh ↑ 82'
- 12
Coach
Armando Evangelista
CD Santa Clara Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 10
- 16
- 3
- 99
- 8
- 95
- 27
- 21
- 4
- 98
Bench
-
6
Mansur ↑ 85'
-
17
Cristian Gonzalez ↑ 85'
-
25
Hidemasa Morita ↑ 66'
- 5
- 14
- 1
-
77
Rui Costa ↑ 74'
-
30
Mohammad Mohebi ↑ 74'
- 22
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Crysan | 2 |
| Andre Silva | 2 |
| Ricardinho | 2 |
| Rildo | 2 |
| Barbero | 1 |
| Alan Ruiz | 1 |
| Oday Dabbagh | 1 |
| Jason | 1 |
FC Arouca Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.97
FC Arouca xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
CD Santa Clara xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + FC Arouca or Draw 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
FC Arouca or Draw
69%
Draw or CD Santa Clara
64%
FC Arouca or CD Santa Clara
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.6%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
13.3%
0 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 0
2.2%
3 – 1
2.1%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Arouca
| Handicap | FC Arouca covers | Push | CD Santa Clara covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 21% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 20% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
CD Santa Clara keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.