FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC — Primeira Liga at Municipal de Arouca.
- FC Arouca 34 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
- Moreirense FC 34 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Jan | Boavista FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Dec | Gil Vicente FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Dec | Casa Pia AC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | FC Arouca | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Jan | SC Farense | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Jan | AVS | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Dec | GD Estoril Praia | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Dec | FC Porto | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Dec | CD Nacional | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Arouca | Moreirense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #7 |
| 42 | Points | 43 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 6 / 16 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 15 |
| 47 | Scored | 37 |
| 64 | Conceded | 49 |
| -17 | GD | -12 |
| 1.24 | PPG | 1.26 |
| 35% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
26%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
FC Arouca are 8th (42 pts). Moreirense FC are 7th (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Arouca
0-15
2/3
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/4
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Moreirense FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' FC Arouca have kicked off against Moreirense FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Tiago Esgaio has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 214 appearances.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jose Fontan made 320 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Moreirense FC come into this ranked 8 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Moreirense FC that had 320 games and scored 253 goals.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Arouca in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Moreirense FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 35' Moreirense FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 37' The referee has no hesitation. Alfonso Trezza is booked for FC Arouca — card on 37.
- 41' The referee calls foul for Taichi Fukui. He receives a card.
- 46' Brazil international Guilherme Schettine has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 54' It’s gonna be a card for Jose Fontan.
- 59' A quiet spell here at Municipal de Arouca. FC Arouca seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 63' Moreirense FC ring the changes. Luis Asue has done his job and it is now time for Guilherme Schettine to step up.
- 67' FC Arouca ring the changes. Alfonso Trezza has done his job and it is now time for Jason to step up.
- 72' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 74' Madson makes way for Bernardo Martins at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Moreirense FC.
- 77' Against the run of play, Jason has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 80' The whistle greets Pablo Gozalbez as he departs to be replaced by Puche.
- 81' FC Arouca make a change. Taichi Fukui trudges off to be replaced by Loum Ndiaye on 81 minutes.
- 86' FC Arouca are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 90' Time for substitution for FC Arouca. Morlaye Sylla is replaced by Boris Popovic.
- FC Arouca celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Arouca Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
- 28
-
22
Pablo Gozalbez ↓ Puche 80'
- 3
- 26
- 58
-
21
Taichi Fukui ↓ Loum Ndiaye 81'
-
39
Henrique Araujo ↓ Dylan Nandin 67'
-
2
Morlaye Sylla ↓ Boris Popovic 90'
- 73
-
19
Alfonso Trezza ↓ Jason 67'
Bench
-
10
Jason ↑ 67'
-
31
Loum Ndiaye ↑ 81'
- 50
- 1
- 78
-
13
Boris Popovic ↑ 90'
-
11
Puche ↑ 80'
- 24
-
23
Dylan Nandin ↑ 67'
Coach
Vasco Seabra
Moreirense FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 44
-
80
Lawrence Ofori ↓ Sidnei Tavares 63'
- 26
-
31
Madson ↓ Bernardo Martins 74'
- 40
-
11
Alanzinho ↓ Ivo Rodrigues 80'
- 6
- 15
- 76
-
9
Luis Asue ↓ Guilherme Schettine 63'
-
21
Pedro Santos ↓ Jeremy Antonisse 63'
Bench
- 22
-
8
Ivo Rodrigues ↑ 80'
-
95
Guilherme Schettine ↑ 63'
-
20
Bernardo Martins ↑ 74'
-
5
Sidnei Tavares ↑ 63'
-
10
Jeremy Antonisse ↑ 63'
- 66
- 25
Coach
César Peixoto
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
3 / 4
1.34
FC Arouca xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Moreirense FC xG
I would bet for:
FC Arouca or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Arouca win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
FC Arouca or Draw
72%
Draw or Moreirense FC
55%
FC Arouca or Moreirense FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Arouca
| Handicap | FC Arouca covers | Push | Moreirense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

