FC Arouca vs GD Chaves, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Arouca vs GD Chaves — 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | GD Chaves | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Sep | FC Famalicão | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Sep | Casa Pia AC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Sep | FC Porto | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Aug | Portimonense SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | FC Vizela | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | FC Arouca | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Sep | CF Estrela da Amadora | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | Boavista FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Sep | Moreirense FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Aug | SC Farense | A | 0–5 | L |
| 19 Aug | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–4 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
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' Three points are at stake. FC Arouca host GD Chaves — let the battle begin!
- 1' It’s a booking for FC Arouca player. Morlaye Sylla gets a Yellow card.
- 2' Morlaye Sylla was booked on 2.
- 7' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 12' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kelechi Nwakali made 250 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 17' Morlaye Sylla needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 22' FC Arouca currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 27' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' That is a Yellow card for GD Chaves. Joao Correia will be fuming at that decision.
- 40' FC Arouca are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined GD Chaves backline.
- 45' Poor challenge from Hugo Souza. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 50' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 53' GOAL! Hector Hernandez fires home to make it 0-1!
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hector Hernandez on 53.
- 58' Fresh legs for FC Arouca! Rafa Mujica comes on to replace Jason.
- 59' Another change for GD Chaves made on 59 minute. Leandro Sanca leaves to be changed by Ruben Ribeiro.
- 64' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Guima on 64 minutes.
- 69' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 70' Another change for FC Arouca made on 70 minute. Bogdan Milovanov leaves to be changed by Tiago Esgaio.
- 73' The referee calls foul for Ygor Nogueira. He receives a Yellow card.
- 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' A change in the GD Chaves ranks — Kelechi Nwakali exits the field as Joao Pedro enters on 80.
- 83' The crowd applauds Weverson as he leaves the pitch. Puche steps in for FC Arouca.
- 85' A goal from the Cape Verde Islands international Joao Correia! He fires home on 85 to make it 0-2!
- 90' A quiet spell here at Municipal de Arouca. GD Chaves seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- With this win, GD Chaves is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FC Arouca Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 4
- 14
-
10
Jason ↓ Rafa Mujica 58'
- 5
-
23
Cristo Gonzalez ↓ Yusuf Lawal 83'
- 26
- 12
-
22
Bogdan Milovanov ↓ Tiago Esgaio 70'
- 2
- 64
-
9
Alfonso Trezza ↓ Andre Bukia 70'
Bench
- 16
-
30
Andre Bukia ↑ 70'
-
19
Rafa Mujica ↑ 58'
-
7
Yusuf Lawal ↑ 83'
- 44
-
28
Tiago Esgaio ↑ 70'
- 8
- 89
-
11
Puche ↑ 83'
Coach
Daniel Ramos
GD Chaves Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 23
-
28
Kelechi Nwakali ↓ Joao Pedro 80'
- 1
- 19
- 5
- 3
-
10
Leandro Sanca ↓ Ruben Ribeiro 59'
- 4
-
99
Jorge Carcelen ↓ Benny 70'
- 77
-
21
Guima ↓ Pedro Pinho 70'
Bench
-
–
Ruben Ribeiro ↑ 59'
-
8
Joao Pedro ↑ 80'
-
44
Joao Pereira Queiros ↑ 80'
- 9
- 33
- 31
- 2
-
7
Benny ↑ 70'
-
18
Pedro Pinho ↑ 70'
Coach
Moreno
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Steven Vitoria | 2 |
| Morlaye Sylla | 2 |
| Rafa Mujica | 2 |
| Joao Basso | 1 |
| Hector Hernandez | 1 |
| Joao Correia | 1 |
| Raphael Guzzo | 1 |
| Jason | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Arouca Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
FC Arouca xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
GD Chaves xG
I would bet for:
FC Arouca or GD Chaves 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: GD Chaves win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
FC Arouca or Draw
67%
Draw or GD Chaves
63%
FC Arouca or GD Chaves
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.6%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Arouca
| Handicap | FC Arouca covers | Push | GD Chaves covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
GD Chaves keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

