Wednesday , 30 September 2026

FC Arouca vs FC Vizela, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2023-24
FC Arouca
5 – 0
Full Time
FC Vizela
Sun 28 Jan 2024 · 20:30 UTC Municipal de Arouca HT 45' · FT 45'
Rafa Mujica 11' 1–0
Cristo Gonzalez pen 17' 2–0
Matheus Pereira og 50' 3–0
Rafa Mujica 86' 4–0
Cristo Gonzalez 90+2' 5–0
Y 13' Matheus Pereira
Y 16' Joao Escoval
Francisco Montero 79' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Arouca vs FC Vizela — Primeira Liga at Municipal de Arouca.

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

3
1
3
FC Arouca 7 games · Avg 2.9 goals FC Vizela
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-28 FC Arouca 5–0 FC Vizela 2023-08-20 FC Vizela 2–2 FC Arouca 2023-04-23 FC Arouca 1–0 FC Vizela 2022-11-05 FC Vizela 0–1 FC Arouca 2022-04-22 FC Vizela 2–1 FC Arouca

Recent Form

FC Arouca
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan FC Vizela H 5–0 W
20 Jan GD Estoril Praia A 2–1 W
15 Jan Vitória SC A 1–2 L
06 Jan Sport Lisboa e Benfica H 0–3 L
28 Dec CF Estrela da Amadora A 4–1 W
16 Dec Gil Vicente FC H 3–0 W
FC Vizela
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan FC Arouca A 0–5 L
18 Jan Sporting Clube de Portugal H 2–5 L
14 Jan Boavista FC H 1–4 L
06 Jan CF Estrela da Amadora A 1–1 D
23 Dec Moreirense FC H 0–0 D
16 Dec Rio Ave FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
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' We are underway at Municipal de Arouca. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' The 28-year-old Cristo Gonzalez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 11' A stunning finish from Rafa Mujica — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 13' That is a Yellow card for FC Vizela. Matheus Pereira will be fuming at that decision.
  • 16' The referee shows FC Vizela player a Yellow card on 16.
  • 17' Magnificent from Cristo Gonzalez! That is 15 goals in 553 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 22' FC Arouca are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Vizela backline.
  • 27' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jason, as he is very good at scoring at Municipal de Arouca with 5 goals in the last 5 games.
  • 32' Rafael Fernandes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 42' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Vizela needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 43' Another change for FC Vizela made on 43 minute. Samuel Essende leaves to be changed by Amadou Ba-Sy.
  • 44' The FC Vizela bench stirs into life. Samuel Essende is withdrawn and Amadou Ba-Sy gets his opportunity.
  • 49' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 50' What a moment for Matheus Pereira! That strike on 50 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 55' 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.
  • 60' FC Arouca are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 65' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Arouca and FC Vizela are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 68' Another substitution for FC Vizela to replace Alex Mendez by Abdul Awudu on 68 minute.
  • 70' The FC Arouca bench stirs into life. Eboue Kouassi is withdrawn and Oriol Busquets gets his opportunity.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Morlaye Sylla as he leaves the pitch. Yusuf Lawal steps in for FC Arouca.
  • 76' FC Arouca have won 190 goals from 178 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 79' The FC Arouca manager makes a substitution. David Simao departs to be replaced by Pedro Moreira.
  • 79' FC Arouca receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 79.
  • 83' A tactical swap from FC Arouca — Bogdan Milovanov on, Tiago Esgaio off on 83 minutes.
  • 86' The deadlock is broken! Rafa Mujica gets on the scoresheet on 86 minutes.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Arouca 5-0 FC Vizela.

Lineups

FC Arouca Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Sousa

FC Vizela Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rubén de la Barrera

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Guilherme Schettine 6
Rafa Mujica 3
Cristo Gonzalez 3
Samu 2
Morlaye Sylla 1
Samuel Essende 1
Andre Bukia 1
Abdoulaye Ba 1

Head to Head

2024-01-28 FC Arouca 5–0 FC Vizela 2023-08-20 FC Vizela 2–2 FC Arouca 2023-04-23 FC Arouca 1–0 FC Vizela 2022-11-05 FC Vizela 0–1 FC Arouca 2022-04-22 FC Vizela 2–1 FC Arouca

FC Arouca Form

2024-01-28 FC Arouca 5–0 FC Vizela W 2024-01-20 GD Estoril Praia 1–2 FC Arouca W 2024-01-15 Vitória SC 2–1 FC Arouca L 2024-01-06 FC Arouca 0–3 Sport Lisboa e Benfica L 2023-12-28 CF Estrela da Amadora 1–4 FC Arouca W 2023-12-16 FC Arouca 3–0 Gil Vicente FC W

FC Vizela Form

2024-01-28 FC Arouca 5–0 FC Vizela L 2024-01-18 FC Vizela 2–5 Sporting Clube de Portugal L 2024-01-14 FC Vizela 1–4 Boavista FC L 2024-01-06 CF Estrela da Amadora 1–1 FC Vizela D 2023-12-23 FC Vizela 0–0 Moreirense FC D 2023-12-16 Rio Ave FC 1–1 FC Vizela D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2 FC Arouca xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 FC Vizela xG
I would bet for: FC Arouca to win 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Arouca62% Draw22% FC Vizela16%
Actual: FC Arouca win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

FC Arouca or Draw
84%
Draw or FC Vizela
38%
FC Arouca or FC Vizela
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Arouca44% Draw43% FC Vizela13%
Actual: FC Arouca win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–0 not predicted
5 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 0
10.7%
1 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.1%
3 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
4.4%
0 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
3.5%
4 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — FC Arouca

Handicap FC Arouca covers Push FC Vizela covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 19% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 23% 39%
-0.5 61% — 39%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
FC Vizela keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.