GD Chaves vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
GD Chaves vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | FC Arouca | H | 1–5 | L |
| 24 Feb | CF Estrela da Amadora | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | Boavista FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | Moreirense FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Feb | SC Farense | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jan | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | GD Chaves | A | 5–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | FC Famalicao | H | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Feb | Casa Pia AC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Feb | FC Porto | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Feb | Portimonense SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | FC Vizela | H | 5–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' 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.
- 15' GD Chaves are deployed in a 3-4-3 today, looking to exploit space against FC Arouca's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 16' Raphael Guzzo does the damage! The net is bulging and GD Chaves surge ahead!
- 21' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Moreno will be considering his options from the bench.
- 26' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 26 minutes.
- 27' GD Chaves make a change. Bruno Rodrigues trudges off to be replaced by Steven Vitoria on 27 minutes.
- 32' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' Cristo Gonzalez makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and FC Arouca are in front.
- 38' Junior Pius has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 38.
- 40' A goal from the Spain international Rafa Mujica! He fires home on 40 to make it 1-2!
- 42' Poor challenge from Morlaye Sylla. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 44' The referee shows FC Arouca player a card on 44.
- 46' The whistle greets Leandro Sanca as he departs to be replaced by Ruben Ribeiro.
- 47' Jason has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 47 minutes.
- 49' GOAL! Rafa Mujica scores on 49. Assisted by Francisco Montero
- 53' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Morlaye Sylla makes it 1-5.
- 57' The FC Arouca bench stirs into life. Weverson is withdrawn and Yanis Hamache gets his opportunity.
- 58' Eboue Kouassi is replacing David Simao for the FC Arouca side.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Helder Morim. He replaces Kelechi Nwakali on 60 minute.
- 65' David Simao has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 68' FC Arouca ring the changes. Jason has done his job and it is now time for Yusuf Lawal to step up.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Nino Galovic. He replaces Robson Bambu on 73 minute.
- 78' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 83' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both GD Chaves and FC Arouca are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 87' GD Chaves manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Carraca is hanging Raphael Guzzo on the field on 87 minute.
- FC Arouca celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
GD Chaves Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 40
-
28
Kelechi Nwakali ↓ Helder Morim 60'
- 1
- 13
-
80
Raphael Guzzo ↓ Carraca 87'
-
10
Leandro Sanca ↓ Ruben Ribeiro 46'
- 4
- 14
-
99
Jorge Carcelen ↓ Paulo Victor 60'
- 77
- 7
Bench
-
20
Ruben Ribeiro ↑ 46'
-
27
Carraca ↑ 87'
-
19
Steven Vitoria ↑ 27'
- 3
-
9
Paulo Victor ↑ 60'
- 31
- 2
-
70
Helder Morim ↑ 60'
- 18
Coach
Moreno
FC Arouca Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
-
10
Jason ↓ Yusuf Lawal 68'
-
5
David Simao ↓ Eboue Kouassi 58'
- 19
- 23
- 28
-
26
Weverson ↓ Yanis Hamache 57'
-
3
Robson Bambu ↓ Nino Galovic 73'
- 12
- 2
- 89
Bench
- 16
- 14
-
7
Yusuf Lawal ↑ 68'
-
44
Nino Galovic ↑ 73'
-
25
Yanis Hamache ↑ 57'
-
8
Eboue Kouassi ↑ 58'
- 22
-
9
Alfonso Trezza ↑ 68'
- 11
Coach
Daniel Sousa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafa Mujica | 2 |
| Steven Vitoria | 2 |
| Morlaye Sylla | 2 |
| Jason | 1 |
| Cristo Gonzalez | 1 |
| Joao Basso | 1 |
| Hector Hernandez | 1 |
| Joao Correia | 1 |
Head to Head
GD Chaves Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
GD Chaves xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Arouca win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
GD Chaves or Draw
55%
Draw or FC Arouca
72%
GD Chaves or FC Arouca
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Arouca win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–5 not predicted1 – 5Actual
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
8.2%
0 – 2
7.7%
0 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — GD Chaves
| Handicap | GD Chaves covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 22% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
GD Chaves keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

