Thursday , 2 July 2026

SC Farense vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2023-24
SC Farense
2 – 0
Full Time
FC Arouca
Mon 6 Nov 2023 · 20:15 UTC Estadio de Sao Luis HT 45' · FT 45'
Mattheus Oliveira pen 31' 1–0
Bruno Duarte pen 38' 2–0
Claudio Falcao 25' Y
Y 71' David Simao

Overview

Match Preview

SC Farense vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio de Sao Luis.

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

1
1
2
SC Farense 4 games · Avg 2.5 goals FC Arouca
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-06 SC Farense 2–0 FC Arouca

Recent Form

SC Farense
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Nov FC Arouca H 2–0 W
29 Oct Rio Ave FC A 4–3 W
07 Oct FC Vizela H 0–0 D
30 Sep Sporting Clube de Portugal H 2–3 L
23 Sep Moreirense FC A 0–1 L
16 Sep Sporting Clube de Braga H 3–1 W
FC Arouca
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Nov SC Farense A 0–2 L
27 Oct Moreirense FC H 0–1 L
08 Oct Sporting Clube de Portugal A 1–2 L
01 Oct GD Chaves H 0–2 L
22 Sep FC Famalicão A 0–1 L
17 Sep Casa Pia AC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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' We are underway at Estadio de Sao Luis. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at Estadio de Sao Luis. SC Farense seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 20' Brazil international Mattheus Oliveira has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' That is a Yellow card for SC Farense. Claudio Falcao will be fuming at that decision.
  • 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 31' Magnificent from Mattheus Oliveira! That is 9 goals in 394 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 36' David Pastor has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 38' The Brazil Bruno Duarte breaks the deadlock on 38 minutes. 2-0!
  • 43' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Pedro Santos suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' A change in the FC Arouca ranks — Alfonso Trezza exits the field as David Simao enters on 46.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. SC Farense and FC Arouca are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' SC Farense are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Arouca backline.
  • 58' Marco Matias makes way for Rui Costa at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Farense.
  • 63' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Claudio Falcao made 102 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 64' Another substitution for SC Farense to replace Mattheus Oliveira by Facundo Caseres on 64 minute.
  • 65' The SC Farense bench stirs into life. Claudio Falcao is withdrawn and Fabricio Isidoro gets his opportunity.
  • 70' SC Farense is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 71' David Simao picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 74' The crowd applauds Morlaye Sylla as he leaves the pitch. Puche steps in for FC Arouca.
  • 79' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 82' The whistle greets Mohamed Belloumi as he departs to be replaced by Rafael Barbosa.
  • 84' Another change for FC Arouca made on 84 minute. Cristo Gonzalez leaves to be changed by Benji Michel.
  • 88' Pedro Santos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Francisco Montero on 88 minute.
  • Another three points for SC Farense.

Lineups

SC Farense Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jose Mota

FC Arouca Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Ramos

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59 SC Farense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71 FC Arouca xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60% + SC Farense to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SC Farense59% Draw26% FC Arouca15%
Actual: SC Farense win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

SC Farense or Draw
84%
Draw or FC Arouca
41%
SC Farense or FC Arouca
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SC Farense39% Draw49% FC Arouca12%
Actual: SC Farense win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
0 – 0
12.1%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
2.6%
0 – 2
2.4%

Asian Handicap — SC Farense

Handicap SC Farense covers Push FC Arouca covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 18% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 26% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 11% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

SC Farense keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.