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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- FC Arouca 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 7 | 15 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 7 | 11 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | Académico de Viseu FC | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Gil Vicente FC | 6 | 8 |
| 11 | CS Marítimo | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | FC Alverca | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | FC Famalicão | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | CD Nacional | 7 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave FC | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | Casa Pia AC | 7 | 4 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 7 | 2 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #5 |
| 8 | Points | 11 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 2 |
| 8 | Scored | 10 |
| 14 | Conceded | 7 |
| -6 | GD | +3 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.57 |
| 29% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
Moreirense FC are 9th (8 pts). FC Arouca are 5th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Moreirense FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/2
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Arouca
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Moreirense FC
| Joao Veloso | 1 G | 2 A |
| Nile John | 1 G |
FC Arouca
| Barbero | 4 G |
| Jose Fontan | 2 G |
| Dylan Nandin | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Moreirense FC vs FC Arouca — let the football do the talking.
- 3' What a moment for David Simao! That strike on 3 puts his side firmly in control.
- 8' 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.
- 9' Luis Asue does the damage! The net is bulging and Moreirense FC surge ahead!
- 14' FC Arouca is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 19' Both keepers have barely been tested. Moreirense FC and FC Arouca are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 24' Alfonso Trezza is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Arouca so far.
- 29' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 34' FC Arouca come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 39' Chico Lamba has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 510 appearances.
- 44' Brazil international Marcelo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' The Moreirense FC manager makes a substitution. Alanzinho departs to be replaced by Bernardo Martins.
- 47' Alanzinho makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Moreirense FC are in front.
- 52' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Moreirense FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 57' Moreirense FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 59' It’s a booking for Moreirense FC player. Lawrence Ofori gets a card.
- 61' Moreirense FC make a change. Jeremy Antonisse trudges off to be replaced by Gabrielzinho on 61 minutes.
- 65' Madson makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Moreirense FC are in front.
- 70' Moreirense FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Arouca backline.
- 74' That looks like a foul for a card for Quaresma.
- 77' The whistle greets Henrique Araujo as he departs to be replaced by Vladislav Morozov.
- 82' Another substitution for Moreirense FC to replace Madson by Pedro Santos on 82 minute.
- 83' FC Arouca player sees a card in front of him.
- 88' A tactical swap from Moreirense FC — Guilherme Schettine on, Luis Asue off on 88 minutes.
- 89' It is a substitution in FC Arouca team. Jason is replaced by Puche on 89 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Moreirense FC take all three points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Bruninho | 1 |
| Marcelo | 1 |
| Hernani Infande | 1 |
| Madson | 1 |
| Alanzinho | 1 |
| Luis Asue | 1 |
| David Simao | 1 |
| Andre Luis | 1 |
Head to Head
Moreirense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.69
Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Moreirense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Moreirense FC or Draw
75%
Draw or FC Arouca
48%
Moreirense FC or FC Arouca
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Moreirense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
7.2%
1 – 0
7%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

