Moreirense FC vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Moreirense FC vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.
- Moreirense FC 34 games · 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | FC Arouca | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Boavista FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Rio Ave FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Feb | SC Farense | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Feb | GD Chaves | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Moreirense FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Mar | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Mar | GD Chaves | A | 5–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | FC Famalicão | H | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Feb | Casa Pia AC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Feb | FC Porto | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Moreirense FC | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #8 |
| 43 | Points | 42 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 7 / 15 | W / D / L | 12 / 6 / 16 |
| 37 | Scored | 47 |
| 49 | Conceded | 64 |
| -12 | GD | -17 |
| 1.26 | PPG | 1.24 |
| 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
26%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
21%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
Moreirense FC are 7th (43 pts). FC Arouca are 8th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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 wait is over. FC Arouca get us underway at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.
- 5' FC Arouca started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Hernani Infande puts Moreirense FC on the lead.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Arouca is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 19' Eboue Kouassi catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 19.
- 24' The 28-year-old Yusuf Lawal has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 26' That looks like a foul for a card for Lawrence Ofori.
- 31' A quiet spell here at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas. Moreirense FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 36' 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.
- 41' Moreirense FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' Moreirense FC make a change. Hernani Infande trudges off to be replaced by Kobamelo Kodisang on 45 minutes.
- 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Puche, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Moreirense FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past FC Arouca's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 57' A change in the FC Arouca ranks — Weverson exits the field as Puche enters on 57.
- 62' Moreirense FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Arouca backline.
- 64' Moreirense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luis Asue is hanging Vinicius Mingotti on the field on 64 minute.
- 67' A change in the FC Arouca ranks — Nino Galovic exits the field as Oriol Busquets enters on 67.
- 72' Pedro Moreira has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 77' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Moreirense FC and FC Arouca are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 78' The whistle greets Pedro Santos as he departs to be replaced by Vladislav Morozov.
- 80' Time for substitution for Moreirense FC. Alanzinho is replaced by Andre Castro.
- 85' FC Arouca come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 90' The home supporters are growing impatient. Moreirense FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.
Lineups
Moreirense FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
19
Joao Camacho ↓ Pedro Amador 80'
- 14
-
80
Lawrence Ofori ↓ Ruben Ramos 80'
-
32
Vinicius Mingotti ↓ Luis Asue 64'
- 26
- 40
- 88
- 28
-
11
Alanzinho ↓ Andre Castro 80'
- 23
- 2
Bench
- 44
- 22
-
18
Pedro Amador ↑ 80'
-
8
Andre Castro ↑ 80'
-
6
Ruben Ramos ↑ 80'
-
21
Kobamelo Kodisang ↑ 45'
- 7
- 76
-
9
Luis Asue ↑ 64'
Coach
Rui Borges
FC Arouca Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
- 10
-
7
Yusuf Lawal ↓ Quaresma 57'
-
44
Nino Galovic ↓ Oriol Busquets 67'
- 23
- 28
- 26
- 8
- 12
-
2
Morlaye Sylla ↓ Pedro Moreira 78'
- 89
Bench
-
14
Oriol Busquets ↑ 67'
-
20
Pedro Moreira ↑ 78'
- 25
- 1
-
6
Quaresma ↑ 57'
- 22
- 9
-
11
Puche ↑ 57'
-
15
Vladislav Morozov ↑ 78'
Coach
Daniel Sousa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcelo | 1 |
| Hernani Infande | 1 |
| Madson | 1 |
| Alanzinho | 1 |
| Luis Asue | 1 |
| David Simao | 1 |
| Andre Luis | 1 |
| Jason | 1 |
Head to Head
Moreirense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.37
Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Moreirense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Moreirense FC or Draw
74%
Draw or FC Arouca
54%
Moreirense FC or FC Arouca
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Moreirense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
10.2%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.