FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC — Primeira Liga at Municipal de Arouca.
- FC Arouca 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Moreirense FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Moreirense FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Oct | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 1–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | FC Arouca | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Boavista FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | Rio Ave FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | SC Farense | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Sep | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Arouca | Moreirense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #8 |
| 3 | Points | 1 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 0 |
| 1 | Scored | 2 |
| 0 | Conceded | 2 |
| +1 | GD | +0 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
FC Arouca are 5th (3 pts). Moreirense FC are 8th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Arouca
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Moreirense FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FC Arouca get us underway at Municipal de Arouca.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Daniel Ramos might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' FC Arouca are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Moreirense FC backline.
- 15' Wallisson Luiz is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Moreirense FC tonight.
- 20' Eboue Kouassi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' A quiet spell here at Municipal de Arouca. FC Arouca seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' The 27-year-old Godfried Frimpong has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 37' It’s a booking for FC Arouca player. Alfonso Trezza gets a Yellow card.
- 39' Marcelo does the damage! The net is bulging and Moreirense FC surge ahead!
- 44' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' That is a Yellow card for FC Arouca. Eboue Kouassi will be fuming at that decision.
- 51' Spain international Francisco Montero has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 58' David Simao makes way for Jason at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Arouca.
- 59' Another change for FC Arouca made on 59 minute. David Simao leaves to be changed by Jason.
- 64' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 69' Another change for FC Arouca made on 69 minute. Alfonso Trezza leaves to be changed by Vitinho.
- 74' Fabiano Silva has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 76' That is a Yellow card for Moreirense FC. Jeremy Antonisse will be fuming at that decision.
- 81' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Arouca and Moreirense FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 83' The Moreirense FC bench stirs into life. Madson is withdrawn and Pedro Aparicio gets his opportunity.
- 87' A change in the FC Arouca ranks — Tiago Esgaio exits the field as Yusuf Lawal enters on 87.
- 89' Jeremy Antonisse is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
- 90' Gilberto Batista gets the nod from Moreirense FC. He replaces Lawrence Ofori and will look to change the dynamic.
- FC Arouca will have plenty to reflect on. Moreirense FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Arouca Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 4
-
5
David Simao ↓ Jason 58'
- 19
-
23
Cristo Gonzalez ↓ Pedro Santos 59'
-
28
Tiago Esgaio ↓ Puche 87'
- 26
- 8
- 12
-
2
Morlaye Sylla ↓ Yusuf Lawal 87'
- 64
-
9
Alfonso Trezza ↓ Vitinho 69'
Bench
- 16
- 14
-
10
Jason ↑ 58'
- 17
-
7
Yusuf Lawal ↑ 87'
- 44
-
43
Vitinho ↑ 69'
-
89
Pedro Santos ↑ 59'
-
11
Puche ↑ 87'
Coach
Daniel Ramos
Moreirense FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 44
- 9
- 80
- 26
-
31
Madson ↓ Pedro Aparicio 83'
- 18
- 40
- 88
-
11
Alanzinho ↓ Wallisson Luiz 83'
- 2
- 21
Bench
- 4
- 22
-
17
Jeremy Antonisse ↑ 69'
-
23
Godfried Frimpong ↑ 69'
- 6
- 7
-
8
Wallisson Luiz ↑ 83'
-
10
Pedro Aparicio ↑ 83'
-
66
Gilberto Batista ↑ 90'
Coach
Rui Borges
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruninho | 1 |
| Marcelo | 1 |
| Hernani Infande | 1 |
| Madson | 1 |
| Alanzinho | 1 |
| Luis Asue | 1 |
| David Simao | 1 |
| Andre Luis | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Arouca Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.1
FC Arouca xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76
Moreirense FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + FC Arouca or Draw 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Moreirense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.86
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
FC Arouca or Draw
71%
Draw or Moreirense FC
62%
FC Arouca or Moreirense FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Moreirense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.1%
1 – 0
15.8%
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.3%
2 – 2
2.8%
3 – 1
2.7%
1 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Arouca
| Handicap | FC Arouca covers | Push | Moreirense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 24% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 16% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
47%
✓
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

