Moreirense FC vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2024-25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | FC Arouca | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Aug | SC Farense | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 May | GD Estoril Praia | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 May | Casa Pia AC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 May | FC Vizela | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Portimonense SC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Moreirense FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Aug | Vitória SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 May | Vitória SC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 May | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–5 | L |
| 05 May | CF Estrela da Amadora | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Apr | Gil Vicente FC | A | 2–2 | D |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas!
- 3' A goal from the France international David Simao! He fires home on 3 to make it 0-1!
- 8' FC Arouca is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 9' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Luis Asue makes it 1-1.
- 14' Moreirense FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against FC Arouca's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 19' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Quaresma, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 34' Both keepers have barely been tested. Moreirense FC and FC Arouca are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 39' Moreirense FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 39.
- 44' Weverson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Bernardo Martins is replacing Alanzinho for the Moreirense FC side.
- 47' Moreirense FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Alanzinho on 45.
- 52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jason made 278 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 57' Madson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' Poor challenge from Lawrence Ofori. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 61' Gabrielzinho is replacing Jeremy Antonisse for the Moreirense FC side.
- 65' What composure from Madson! The Brazil international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 70' With 0 assists to his name this season, Maracas is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Arouca.
- 74' FC Arouca receives a card for a hard tackle on 74.
- 77' Vladislav Morozov is replacing Henrique Araujo for the FC Arouca side.
- 82' It is a substitution in Moreirense FC team. Madson is replaced by Pedro Santos on 82 minute.
- 83' Poor challenge from Chico Lamba. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 88' Guilherme Schettine is replacing Luis Asue for the Moreirense FC side.
- 89' FC Arouca make a change. Jason trudges off to be replaced by Puche on 89 minutes.
- 3-1 the final result. FC Arouca will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Moreirense FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 44
- 80
- 26
-
31
Madson ↓ Pedro Santos 82'
- 40
-
10
Jeremy Antonisse ↓ Gabrielzinho 61'
-
11
Alanzinho ↓ Bernardo Martins 46'
- 23
- 6
- 76
-
9
Luis Asue ↓ Guilherme Schettine 88'
Bench
-
77
Gabrielzinho ↑ 61'
- 22
- 14
-
95
Guilherme Schettine ↑ 88'
-
20
Bernardo Martins ↑ 46'
- 8
-
28
Guilherme Liberato ↑ 82'
- 66
-
21
Pedro Santos ↑ 82'
Coach
César Peixoto
FC Arouca Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 10
- 5
- 44
- 28
-
22
Pablo Gozalbez ↓ Alfonso Trezza 46'
- 26
- 58
- 21
- 39
- 2
- 73
Bench
- 12
- 14
- 20
- 1
- 78
-
6
Quaresma ↑ 46'
-
19
Alfonso Trezza ↑ 46'
-
11
Puche ↑ 89'
-
9
Vladislav Morozov ↑ 77'
Coach
Gonzalo Garcia-Garcia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Luis | 1 |
| Jason | 1 |
| Walterson | 1 |
| Andre Silva | 1 |
| Yan Santos | 1 |
| Bruninho | 1 |
| Marcelo | 1 |
| Hernani Infande | 1 |
Head to Head
Moreirense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.09
Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
Moreirense FC to win 63% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Moreirense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Moreirense FC or Draw
84%
Draw or FC Arouca
37%
Moreirense FC or FC Arouca
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Moreirense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
8%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 1
3.8%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 22% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

