FC Arouca vs Portimonense SC, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Arouca vs Portimonense SC — Primeira Liga at Municipal de Arouca.
- FC Arouca 11 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
- Portimonense SC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 11 | 33 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 11 | 24 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Academico de Viseu FC | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Famalicao | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 10 |
| 13 | CD Nacional | 11 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitoria SC | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | CS Maritimo | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Portimonense SC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 15 Jan | GD Chaves | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Jan | GD Estoril Praia | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Dec | FC Porto | A | 1–5 | L |
| 12 Nov | Rio Ave FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Nov | FC Vizela | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | FC Arouca | A | 0–4 | L |
| 13 Jan | CD Santa Clara | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Dec | Casa Pia AC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Nov | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Nov | Gil Vicente FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
55%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Arouca
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
1/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Arouca
| Barbero | 5 G |
| Jose Fontan | 2 G |
| Dylan Nandin | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Arouca is hosting Portimonense SC for another epic battle.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 6' What a strike from Oday Dabbagh! The score is 1-0.
- 11' A quiet spell here at Municipal de Arouca. FC Arouca seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 13' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Luquinha.
- 18' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 23' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 27' Moustapha Seck catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 27.
- 32' What a strike from Oday Dabbagh! The score is 2-0.
- 34' Pedrao catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 34.
- 39' FC Arouca started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 39.
- 44' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Morlaye Sylla suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' A tactical swap from Portimonense SC — Zie Ouattara on, Paulo Estrela Moreira off on 46 minutes.
- 49' The referee calls foul for Zie Ouattara. He receives a Yellow card.
- 54' 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.
- 59' Henrique Jocu, a Portugal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 62' It is a substitution in Portimonense SC team. Bryan Rochez is replaced by Ricardo Matos on 62 minute.
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Moustapha Seck argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 70' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 74' FC Arouca ring the changes. Arsenio has done his job and it is now time for Benji Michel to step up.
- 76' GOAL! Oday Dabbagh scores on 76.
- 79' The deadlock is broken! Benji Michel gets on the scoresheet on 79 minutes.
- 81' A stunning finish from Benji Michel — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 81' It is a substitution in FC Arouca team. Alan Ruiz is replaced by Oriol Busquets on 81 minute.
- 86' The 30-year-old Lamine Diaby has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 87' The FC Arouca bench stirs into life. Oday Dabbagh is withdrawn and Pedro Moreira gets his opportunity.
- 88' It is a substitution in FC Arouca team. Quaresma is replaced by Weverson on 88 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Arouca take all three points.
Lineups
FC Arouca Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Arsenio ↓ Benji Michel 74'
- 13
-
10
Alan Ruiz ↓ Oriol Busquets 81'
- 44
-
23
Ismaila Soro ↓ Bruninho 87'
- 28
- 11
- 6
-
15
Oday Dabbagh ↓ Pedro Moreira 87'
- 12
- 2
Bench
-
14
Oriol Busquets ↑ 81'
-
20
Pedro Moreira ↑ 87'
- 17
- 92
-
18
Benji Michel ↑ 74'
-
25
Weverson ↑ 88'
-
9
Bruninho ↑ 87'
- 21
- 64
Coach
Armando Evangelista
Portimonense SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 14
- 18
- 24
-
35
Bryan Rochez ↓ Ricardo Matos 62'
- 32
-
93
Welinton ↓ Yago Cariello 74'
- 38
-
20
Luquinha ↓ Henrique Jocu 74'
- 22
- 27
Bench
- 21
- 31
-
3
Zie Ouattara ↑ 46'
- 5
-
6
Henrique Jocu ↑ 74'
-
17
Ricardo Matos ↑ 62'
- 30
-
70
Rui Gomes ↑ 74'
-
99
Yago Cariello ↑ 74'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oday Dabbagh | 3 |
| Alan Ruiz | 2 |
| Benji Michel | 2 |
| Antony | 1 |
| Helio Varela | 1 |
| Morlaye Sylla | 1 |
| Ronie Carrillo | 1 |
| Rafa Mujica | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Arouca Form
Portimonense SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.81
FC Arouca xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7
Portimonense SC xG
I would bet for:
FC Arouca to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Arouca win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
FC Arouca or Draw
86%
Draw or Portimonense SC
38%
FC Arouca or Portimonense SC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Arouca win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14%
2 – 0
13%
1 – 1
11%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
4.8%
4 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Arouca
| Handicap | FC Arouca covers | Push | Portimonense SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 20% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 25% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Portimonense SC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

