FC Arouca vs FC Porto, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Arouca vs FC Porto — Primeira Liga at Municipal de Arouca.
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | FC Porto | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Rio Ave FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | FC Vizela | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | CS Marítimo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | FC Famalicão | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | FC Arouca | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | Boavista FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | FC Pacos de Ferreira | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Apr | CD Santa Clara | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Portimonense SC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Arouca | FC Porto | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #1 |
| 3 | Points | 6 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 1 | Scored | 4 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +1 | GD | +4 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
100%
Clean Sheets
FC Porto this season
FC Porto this season
FC Arouca are 5th (3 pts). FC Porto are 1st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Arouca
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Porto
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Municipal de Arouca. FC Arouca are looking to make home advantage count against FC Porto.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Municipal de Arouca. FC Arouca seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Arouca in their trying to find a way past FC Porto's compact .
- 15' 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.
- 20' FC Porto are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' 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.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sergio Conceicao will be considering his options from the bench.
- 31' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Otavio.
- 33' That is a Yellow card for FC Porto. Marcano will be fuming at that decision.
- 38' Marko Grujic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 43' FC Porto is showing some good football. However, FC Porto are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 44' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Marcano makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 45' The Spain Marcano breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 0-2!
- 50' The travelling FC Porto supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 63' Benji Michel gets the nod from FC Arouca. He replaces Ismaila Soro and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Arouca side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 71' Toni Martinez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Evanilson at the 71 minute mark.
- 72' Fresh legs for FC Porto! Toni Martinez comes on to replace Evanilson.
- 77' Bruninho has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rafa Mujica on 77 minute.
- 82' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 85' The referee shows FC Arouca player a Yellow card on 85.
- 87' It is a substitution in FC Porto team. Mehdi Taremi is replaced by Andre Franco on 87 minute.
- 90' FC Arouca ring the changes. David Simao has done his job and it is now time for Yusuf Lawal to step up.
- Full Time. FC Porto beats FC Arouca
Lineups
FC Arouca Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
David Simao ↓ Yusuf Lawal 90'
-
19
Rafa Mujica ↓ Bruninho 77'
- 10
- 44
-
23
Ismaila Soro ↓ Benji Michel 63'
- 3
- 11
- 6
- 12
-
21
Bogdan Milovanov ↓ Arsenio 63'
-
2
Morlaye Sylla ↓ Pedro Moreira 90'
Bench
- 14
-
8
Arsenio ↑ 63'
-
20
Pedro Moreira ↑ 90'
- 17
-
7
Yusuf Lawal ↑ 90'
- 92
-
18
Benji Michel ↑ 63'
-
9
Bruninho ↑ 77'
- 4
Coach
Armando Evangelista
FC Porto Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 22
-
16
Marko Grujic ↓ Bernardo Folha 87'
- 5
- 25
- 46
- 3
-
9
Mehdi Taremi ↓ Andre Franco 87'
- 99
-
30
Evanilson ↓ Toni Martinez 72'
-
13
Wenderson Galeno ↓ Danny Loader 90'
Bench
- 14
- 2
-
29
Toni Martinez ↑ 72'
- 12
-
7
Gabriel Veron ↑ 90'
-
20
Andre Franco ↑ 87'
- 17
-
19
Danny Loader ↑ 90'
-
87
Bernardo Folha ↑ 87'
Coach
Sergio Conceicao
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mehdi Taremi | 5 |
| Marcano | 3 |
| Evanilson | 2 |
| Cristo Gonzalez | 2 |
| Vitor Ferreira | 2 |
| Samu Omorodion | 2 |
| Fabio Vieira | 1 |
| Bruninho | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Arouca Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.3
FC Arouca xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
FC Porto xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 83%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Porto win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.17
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 1.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 2.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
FC Arouca or Draw
54%
Draw or FC Porto
85%
FC Arouca or FC Porto
62%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Porto win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
33.7%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
10.9%
1 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
4%
0 – 3
3.1%
1 – 3
1.3%
2 – 1
1.2%
2 – 0
1.1%
0 – 4
0.7%
2 – 2
0.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Arouca
| Handicap | FC Arouca covers | Push | FC Porto covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 9% | 90% |
| -0.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 30% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 12% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
FC Porto keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

