FC Porto vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Porto vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio Do Dragao.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec | FC Arouca | H | 5–1 | W |
| 12 Nov | Boavista FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | FC Pacos de Ferreira | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Oct | CD Santa Clara | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | Club Brugge KV | A | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 29 Oct | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | CS Marítimo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Oct | FC Famalicão | H | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Porto | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #5 |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 1 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +4 | GD | +1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
FC Porto this season
FC Porto this season
100%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
FC Porto are 1st (6 pts). FC Arouca are 5th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Porto
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Arouca
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Porto to score. At the same time, FC Arouca does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 1' Otavio doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 6' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joao Mario Lopes made 491 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 11' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 16' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 18' A goal from the Iran international Mehdi Taremi! He fires home on 18 to make it 2-0!
- 23' Antony has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 28' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' FC Porto seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 34' What a strike from Mehdi Taremi! The score is 3-0.
- 36' That is a Yellow card for FC Arouca. Alan Ruiz will be fuming at that decision.
- 37' That is a Yellow card for FC Arouca. Alan Ruiz will be fuming at that decision.
- 42' A quiet spell here at Estadio Do Dragao. FC Arouca seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 47' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Porto that had 491 games and scored 697 goals.
- 49' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Morlaye Sylla.
- 50' Morlaye Sylla catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 50.
- 50' Mehdi Taremi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 50 minutes.
- 55' FC Porto currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Marcano is booked for FC Porto — Yellow card on 60.
- 62' The crowd applauds Oday Dabbagh as he leaves the pitch. Bruninho steps in for FC Arouca.
- 67' FC Porto are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Arouca's shape.
- 68' Another change for FC Porto made on 68 minute. Gabriel Veron leaves to be changed by Pepe.
- 69' Toni Martinez is replacing Wenderson Galeno for the FC Porto side.
- 70' The Iran Mehdi Taremi breaks the deadlock on 70 minutes. 5-0!
- 75' David Simao makes way for Moses Yaw at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Arouca.
- 75' The Brazil Bruninho breaks the deadlock on 75 minutes. 5-1!
- 76' Moses Yaw has so much to prove this time. He replaces David Simao on 76 minute.
- 77' FC Arouca ring the changes. Alan Ruiz has done his job and it is now time for Nino Galovic to step up.
- 82' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 83' Rodrigo Conceicao is replacing Mehdi Taremi for the FC Porto side.
- 84' Fresh legs for FC Porto! Danny Loader comes on to replace Joao Mario Lopes.
- 85' Joao Basso is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
- 90' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Porto side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- With this win, FC Porto is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FC Porto Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 16
- 5
- 25
- 9
- 8
- 2
- 99
-
23
Joao Mario Lopes ↓ Danny Loader 84'
- 13
-
7
Gabriel Veron ↓ Pepe 68'
Bench
-
11
Pepe ↑ 68'
- 14
-
46
Stephen Eustaquio ↑ 68'
-
29
Toni Martinez ↑ 69'
- 4
- 20
-
17
Rodrigo Conceicao ↑ 83'
-
19
Danny Loader ↑ 84'
- 70
Coach
Sergio Conceicao
FC Arouca Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
David Simao ↓ Moses Yaw 75'
- 13
- 7
-
10
Alan Ruiz ↓ Nino Galovic 76'
-
23
Ismaila Soro ↓ Antony 62'
-
3
Jerome Opoku ↓ Oriol Busquets 75'
- 6
-
15
Oday Dabbagh ↓ Bruninho 62'
- 12
- 21
- 2
Bench
-
14
Oriol Busquets ↑ 75'
-
17
Moses Yaw ↑ 75'
-
44
Nino Galovic ↑ 76'
- 92
-
9
Bruninho ↑ 62'
-
11
Antony ↑ 62'
- 64
Coach
Armando Evangelista
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mehdi Taremi | 5 |
| Marcano | 3 |
| Vitor Ferreira | 2 |
| Samu Omorodion | 2 |
| Evanilson | 2 |
| Cristo Gonzalez | 2 |
| Jason | 1 |
| Rafa Mujica | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Porto Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.68
FC Porto xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.34
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 76% + FC Porto to win 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Porto win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
FC Porto or Draw
91%
Draw or FC Arouca
32%
FC Porto or FC Arouca
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Porto win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
1 – 0
21.9%
2 – 0
18.1%
0 – 0
15.4%
3 – 0
9.9%
1 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
6.3%
4 – 0
4.2%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.6%
4 – 1
1.7%
5 – 0
1.5%
1 – 2
1.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Porto
| Handicap | FC Porto covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 29% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +1 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Porto keeps clean sheet
71%
✗
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.