Sunday , 16 August 2026

Sporting Clube de Portugal vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2023-24
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2 – 1
Full Time
FC Arouca
Sun 8 Oct 2023 · 19:30 UTC Estadio Jose Alvalade HT 45' · FT 45'
Viktor Gyokeres 31' 1–0
1–1 52' Rafa Mujica
Hidemasa Morita 68' 2–1
Y 29' Rafa Mujica
Ousmane Diomande 30' Y
Ousmane Diomande 42' YR
Marcus Edwards 45' Y
Y 58' Alfonso Trezza
Y 60' Weverson
Eduardo Quaresma 62' Y
Y 64' Rafael Fernandes
Y 74' Ignacio De Arruabarrena
YR 87' Rafael Fernandes
Y 90' Pedro Santos

Overview

Match Preview

Sporting Clube de Portugal vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Porto 2 6
2 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2 4
3 CD Santa Clara 2 4
4 CS Marítimo 1 3
5 FC Arouca 1 3
6 Gil Vicente FC 1 3
7 CF Estrela da Amadora 2 2
8 Moreirense FC 1 1
9 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 1 1
10 Sporting Clube de Braga 1 1
11 Académico de Viseu FC 2 1
12 FC Famalicão 1 1
13 GD Estoril Praia 1 1
14 CD Nacional 1 1
15 FC Alverca 2 1
16 Casa Pia AC 1 0
17 Vitória SC 2 0
18 Rio Ave FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

7
2
1
Sporting Clube de Portugal 10 games · Avg 3.0 goals FC Arouca
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-08 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2–1 FC Arouca 2023-04-16 Sporting Clube de Portugal 1–1 FC Arouca 2022-10-29 FC Arouca 1–0 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2022-03-05 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2–0 FC Arouca 2021-10-02 FC Arouca 1–2 Sporting Clube de Portugal

Recent Form

Sporting Clube de Portugal
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Oct FC Arouca H 2–1 W
05 Oct Atalanta BC H 1–2 L
30 Sep SC Farense A 3–2 W
25 Sep Rio Ave FC H 2–0 W
21 Sep SK Sturm Graz A 2–1 W
17 Sep Moreirense FC H 3–0 W
FC Arouca
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
03 Sep FC Porto A 1–1 D
26 Aug Portimonense SC H 1–1 D

Season Stats

Sporting Clube de Portugal FC Arouca
#2 Position #5
4 Points 3
2 Played 1
1 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 0
5 Scored 1
4 Conceded 0
+1 GD +1
2.00 PPG 3.00
50% Win % 100%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
100% Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season

Sporting Clube de Portugal are 2nd (4 pts). FC Arouca are 5th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sporting Clube de Portugal
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/3
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Arouca
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' 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 Oriol Busquets suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Sporting Clube de Portugal is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' named a 3-4-3 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Viktor Gyokeres, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Jose Alvalade with 44 goals in the last 28 games.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 29' Rafa Mujica has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 29.
  • 30' Poor challenge from Rafa Mujica. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 31' Sporting Clube de Portugal is taking the lead after the goal scored by Viktor Gyokeres on 31.
  • 36' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sporting Clube de Portugal that had 505 games and scored 676 goals.
  • 41' The 31-year-old Hidemasa Morita has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 42' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Ousmane Diomande on 42 minutes.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Marcus Edwards. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 46' Matheus Reis gets the nod from Sporting Clube de Portugal. He replaces Marcus Edwards and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sebastian Coates is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sporting Clube de Portugal.
  • 52' The Spain Rafa Mujica breaks the deadlock on 52 minutes. 1-1!
  • 57' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 58' Alfonso Trezza was booked on 58.
  • 58' A change in the Sporting Clube de Portugal ranks — Nuno Santos exits the field as Geny Catamo enters on 58.
  • 60' Controversy at the stadium! Weverson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 62' A moment of madness from Eduardo Quaresma on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sporting Clube de Portugal will be frustrated.
  • 64' Rafael Fernandes picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 68' Against the run of play, Hidemasa Morita has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 73' It is a cagey affair so far. Sporting Clube de Portugal in their 3-4-3 trying to find a way past FC Arouca's compact 3-4-3.
  • 74' The referee shows FC Arouca player a Yellow card on 74.
  • 76' A change in the FC Arouca ranks — Alfonso Trezza exits the field as Puche enters on 76.
  • 80' The FC Arouca manager makes a substitution. Jason departs to be replaced by Andre Bukia.
  • 82' Another change for Sporting Clube de Portugal made on 82 minute. Morten Hjulmand leaves to be changed by Daniel Braganca.
  • 87' FC Arouca player sees a Red card in front of him.
  • 88' Sporting Clube de Portugal make a change. Eduardo Quaresma trudges off to be replaced by Luis Neto on 88 minutes.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Pedro Santos is booked for FC Arouca — Yellow card on 90.
  • Sporting Clube de Portugal celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Sporting Clube de Portugal Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Amorim

FC Arouca Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Ramos

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Viktor Gyokeres 3
Trincao 2
Islam Slimani 2
Pedro Goncalves 2
Antony 1
Hidemasa Morita 1
Rafa Mujica 1
Nuno Santos 1

Head to Head

2023-10-08 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2–1 FC Arouca 2023-04-16 Sporting Clube de Portugal 1–1 FC Arouca 2022-10-29 FC Arouca 1–0 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2022-03-05 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2–0 FC Arouca 2021-10-02 FC Arouca 1–2 Sporting Clube de Portugal

Sporting Clube de Portugal Form

2023-10-08 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2–1 FC Arouca W 2023-10-05 Sporting Clube de Portugal 1–2 Atalanta BC L 2023-09-30 SC Farense 2–3 Sporting Clube de Portugal W 2023-09-25 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2–0 Rio Ave FC W 2023-09-21 SK Sturm Graz 1–2 Sporting Clube de Portugal W 2023-09-17 Sporting Clube de Portugal 3–0 Moreirense FC W

FC Arouca Form

2023-10-08 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2–1 FC Arouca L 2023-10-01 FC Arouca 0–2 GD Chaves L 2023-09-22 FC Famalicão 1–0 FC Arouca L 2023-09-17 FC Arouca 0–1 Casa Pia AC L 2023-09-03 FC Porto 1–1 FC Arouca D 2023-08-26 FC Arouca 1–1 Portimonense SC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.81 Sporting Clube de Portugal xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 FC Arouca xG
I would bet for: Sporting Clube de Portugal or FC Arouca 70% + Under 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sporting Clube de Portugal37% Draw30% FC Arouca33%
Actual: Sporting Clube de Portugal win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Sporting Clube de Portugal or Draw
66%
Draw or FC Arouca
63%
Sporting Clube de Portugal or FC Arouca
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sporting Clube de Portugal17% Draw55% FC Arouca28%
Actual: Sporting Clube de Portugal win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.9%
0 – 1
14.9%
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 2
8.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
1.4%

Asian Handicap — Sporting Clube de Portugal

Handicap Sporting Clube de Portugal covers Push FC Arouca covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 16% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 24% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Sporting Clube de Portugal keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
45% ✓

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