GD Estoril Praia vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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GD Estoril Praia vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Antonio Coimbra da Mota.
- GD Estoril Praia 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- FC Arouca 34 games · 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | FC Arouca | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Jan | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 1–5 | L |
| 30 Dec | SC Farense | H | 4–0 | W |
| 17 Dec | FC Famalicão | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Dec | GD Chaves | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | GD Estoril Praia | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Dec | CF Estrela da Amadora | A | 4–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Gil Vicente FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Rio Ave FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| GD Estoril Praia | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #8 |
| 39 | Points | 42 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 10 / 9 / 15 | W / D / L | 12 / 6 / 16 |
| 54 | Scored | 47 |
| 57 | Conceded | 64 |
| -3 | GD | -17 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 1.24 |
| 29% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
GD Estoril Praia this season
GD Estoril Praia this season
21%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
GD Estoril Praia are 10th (39 pts). FC Arouca are 8th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
GD Estoril Praia
0-15
1/6
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/1
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for GD Estoril Praia to score. At the same time, FC Arouca does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 3' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Rafik Guitane makes it 1-0.
- 8' GOAL! Rafa Mujica fires home to make it 1-1!
- 13' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 18' Supporters expect more eagerness from Cristo Gonzalez, as he is very good at scoring at Antonio Coimbra da Mota with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 23' Mati-as Rocha is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for GD Estoril Praia tonight.
- 28' Marcelo Carne has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. GD Estoril Praia needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both GD Estoril Praia and FC Arouca are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. GD Estoril Praia and FC Arouca are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' It is a substitution in FC Arouca team. Mati-as Rocha is replaced by Pedro Santos on 46 minute.
- 46' GOAL! Tiago Esgaio fires home to make it 1-2!
- 50' The referee shows GD Estoril Praia player a Yellow card on 50.
- 51' Pedro Santos catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 51.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. GD Estoril Praia must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 64' The GD Estoril Praia bench stirs into life. Alejandro Marques is withdrawn and Cassiano gets his opportunity.
- 69' GD Estoril Praia are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Arouca backline.
- 73' The whistle greets Jason as he departs to be replaced by Alfonso Trezza.
- 78' The whistle greets Tiago Araujo as he departs to be replaced by Heriberto Tavares.
- 79' Yusuf Lawal gets the nod from FC Arouca. He replaces Morlaye Sylla and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' A tactical swap from FC Arouca — Rafael Fernandes on, Cristo Gonzalez off on 84 minutes.
- 85' GD Estoril Praia make a change. Joao Marques trudges off to be replaced by Alefe Santos on 85 minutes.
- 86' Tiago Esgaio is having his name booked by the referee on 86.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Alefe Santos argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Arouca to claim maximum points.
Lineups
GD Estoril Praia Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 10
- 83
- 21
- 78
-
9
Alejandro Marques ↓ Cassiano 64'
- 31
- 3
- 5
-
2
Raul Parra Artal ↓ Wagner Pina 85'
- 82
-
33
Joao Marques ↓ Alefe Santos 85'
Bench
- 17
- 22
-
20
Alefe Santos ↑ 85'
-
91
Heriberto Tavares ↑ 78'
-
11
Cassiano ↑ 64'
- 48
- 99
- 64
-
79
Wagner Pina ↑ 85'
Coach
Vasco Seabra
FC Arouca Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
-
10
Jason ↓ Alfonso Trezza 73'
-
5
David Simao ↓ Puche 84'
- 19
- 23
- 28
- 26
- 8
- 12
-
2
Morlaye Sylla ↓ Yusuf Lawal 79'
-
13
Mati-as Rocha ↓ Pedro Santos 46'
Bench
- 30
-
7
Yusuf Lawal ↑ 79'
- 1
- 18
- 22
-
64
Rafael Fernandes ↑ 84'
-
89
Pedro Santos ↑ 46'
-
9
Alfonso Trezza ↑ 73'
-
11
Puche ↑ 84'
Coach
Daniel Sousa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alejandro Marques | 3 |
| Rafa Mujica | 2 |
| Andre Silva | 2 |
| Oday Dabbagh | 2 |
| Jordan Holsgrove | 2 |
| Xeka | 1 |
| Joao Marques | 1 |
| Yanis Begraoui | 1 |
Head to Head
GD Estoril Praia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.12
GD Estoril Praia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
GD Estoril Praia or FC Arouca 76% + Over 2.5 goals 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Arouca win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
GD Estoril Praia or Draw
64%
Draw or FC Arouca
59%
GD Estoril Praia or FC Arouca
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Arouca win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 3
4%
1 – 0
3.7%
0 – 2
3.3%
0 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — GD Estoril Praia
| Handicap | GD Estoril Praia covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 13% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 18% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 16% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
GD Estoril Praia keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

