FC Arouca vs FC Famalicao, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Arouca vs FC Famalicao — Primeira Liga at Municipal de Arouca.
- FC Arouca 10 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
- FC Famalicao 10 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 10 | 25 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 10 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 10 | 20 |
| 6 | Académico de Viseu FC | 10 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Alverca | 10 | 11 |
| 11 | FC Famalicao | 10 | 10 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 10 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitoria SC | 10 | 9 |
| 14 | CS Maritimo | 10 | 8 |
| 15 | Rio Ave FC | 10 | 7 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 10 | 7 |
| 17 | CD Nacional | 10 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | FC Famalicao | H | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Feb | Casa Pia AC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Feb | FC Porto | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Feb | Portimonense SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | FC Vizela | H | 5–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | GD Estoril Praia | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | FC Arouca | A | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Feb | Rio Ave FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | SC Farense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | Moreirense FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Jan | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Jan | Casa Pia AC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Arouca | FC Famalicao | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #11 |
| 20 | Points | 10 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 6 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 4 / 4 |
| 13 | Scored | 14 |
| 7 | Conceded | 14 |
| +6 | GD | +0 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 60% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
33%
Clean Sheets
FC Famalicao this season
FC Famalicao this season
FC Arouca are 5th (20 pts). FC Famalicao are 11th (10 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+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Famalicao
0-15
4/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Arouca
| Barbero | 5 G |
| Jose Fontan | 2 G |
| Dylan Nandin | 2 G |
FC Famalicao
| Georgios Koutsias | 5 G | |
| Marcos Vinicios | 2 G | 2 A |
| Oscar Aranda | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finn van Breemen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Municipal de Arouca as FC Arouca face off against FC Famalicão in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The travelling FC Famalicão supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Portugal international Tiago Esgaio has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 12' The deadlock is broken! Jhonder Cadiz gets on the scoresheet on 12 minutes.
- 17' FC Famalicão started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 17.
- 22' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 27' Tom Lacoux, a France , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' 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.
- 33' Morlaye Sylla is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 38' Zaydou Youssouf picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 43' FC Arouca currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 44' FC Famalicao player sees a card in front of him.
- 45' It’s a booking for FC Arouca player. Jason gets a card.
- 46' Cristo Gonzalez does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Arouca surge ahead!
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 54' FC Arouca player sees a card in front of him.
- 56' What composure from Gustavo Sa! The Portugal international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 61' Enea Mihaj has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 61.
- 64' Rafa Mujica does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Arouca surge ahead!
- 69' Over 69 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 71' Another change for FC Famalicao made on 71 minute. Chiquinho leaves to be changed by Jose Luis Rodriguez.
- 75' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Riccieli on 75 minutes.
- 78' The crowd applauds Tom Lacoux as he leaves the pitch. Florian Danho Seke steps in for FC Famalicao.
- 79' Fresh legs for FC Arouca! Oriol Busquets comes on to replace Rafa Mujica.
- 84' Oscar Aranda has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marcos Vinicios on 84 minute.
- 86' Controversy at the stadium! Jhonder Cadiz argues furiously but the card stands.
- 88' David Simao makes way for Pedro Moreira at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Arouca.
- 90' FC Famalicao player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' Time for substitution for FC Arouca. Cristo Gonzalez is replaced by Puche.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Arouca players.
Lineups
FC Arouca Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
-
10
Jason ↓ Alfonso Trezza 78'
-
5
David Simao ↓ Pedro Moreira 88'
-
19
Rafa Mujica ↓ Oriol Busquets 79'
-
23
Cristo Gonzalez ↓ Puche 90'
- 28
- 26
- 3
- 12
-
2
Morlaye Sylla ↓ Yusuf Lawal 88'
- 89
Bench
-
14
Oriol Busquets ↑ 79'
-
20
Pedro Moreira ↑ 88'
-
7
Yusuf Lawal ↑ 88'
- 25
- 1
- 22
-
9
Alfonso Trezza ↑ 78'
-
11
Puche ↑ 90'
- 13
Coach
Daniel Sousa
FC Famalicao Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 28
- 29
- 16
-
4
Enea Mihaj ↓ Riccieli 71'
- 22
- 74
-
6
Tom Lacoux ↓ Florian Danho Seke 78'
-
77
Marcos Vinicios ↓ Oscar Aranda 84'
-
10
Chiquinho ↓ Jose Luis Rodriguez 71'
- 31
- 20
Bench
-
7
Jose Luis Rodriguez ↑ 71'
- 32
- 1
-
15
Riccieli ↑ 71'
-
11
Oscar Aranda ↑ 84'
- 9
- 95
-
21
Florian Danho Seke ↑ 78'
Coach
Joao Pedro Sousa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Morlaye Sylla | 3 |
| Antony | 2 |
| Santiago Colombatto | 1 |
| Oscar Aranda | 1 |
| Andre Bukia | 1 |
| Henrique Araujo | 1 |
| Oday Dabbagh | 1 |
| Otavio Ataide | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Arouca Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.91
FC Arouca xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
FC Famalicao xG
I would bet for:
FC Arouca to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Arouca win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
FC Arouca or Draw
82%
Draw or FC Famalicao
41%
FC Arouca or FC Famalicao
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Arouca win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 0
10.1%
1 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.4%
3 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.6%
4 – 0
3%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — FC Arouca
| Handicap | FC Arouca covers | Push | FC Famalicao covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 23% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
FC Famalicao keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

