Sporting Clube de Portugal vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Sporting Clube de Portugal vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio Jose Alvalade.
- Sporting Clube de Portugal 34 games · 82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | FC Arouca | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Feb | Borussia Dortmund | H | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Feb | FC Porto | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | SC Farense | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Jan | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jan | CD Nacional | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Feb | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | CD Nacional | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Jan | Boavista FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Sporting Clube de Portugal | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #8 |
| 82 | Points | 42 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 25 / 7 / 2 | W / D / L | 12 / 6 / 16 |
| 89 | Scored | 47 |
| 24 | Conceded | 64 |
| +65 | GD | -17 |
| 2.41 | PPG | 1.24 |
| 74% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
44%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
21%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal are 2nd (82 pts). FC Arouca are 8th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
5/1
76+
3/3
■ 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' Sporting Clube de Portugal have kicked off against FC Arouca. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The 27-year-old Morten Hjulmand has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 8' What composure from Rui Silva! The Portugal international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 12' Sporting Clube de Portugal manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Zeno Debast is hanging Jerry St. Juste on the field on 12 minute.
- 14' Another change for Sporting Clube de Portugal made on 14 minute. Daniel Braganca leaves to be changed by Conrad Harder.
- 17' What a moment for Conrad Harder! That strike on 17 puts his side firmly in control.
- 22' With 0 assists to his name this season, David Simao is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sporting Clube de Portugal.
- 27' Daniel Braganca, a Portugal , has 15 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' Uruguay international Maximiliano Araujo has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sporting Clube de Portugal and FC Arouca are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 42' FC Arouca come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' A moment of madness from Morten Hjulmand on 45 minutes earns him a card. Sporting Clube de Portugal will be frustrated.
- 46' Dylan Nandin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Henrique Araujo on 46 minute.
- 50' Henrique Araujo adds to his 0 season tally! FC Arouca lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 55' Trincao has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 48 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 60' FC Arouca ring the changes. Alfonso Trezza has done his job and it is now time for Jason to step up.
- 62' The referee shows Sporting Clube de Portugal player a card on 62.
- 67' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 69' It’s a booking for Sporting Clube de Portugal player. Geovany Quenda gets a card.
- 74' What a strike from Trincao! The score is 3-1.
- 78' That is a card for FC Arouca. David Simao will be fuming at that decision.
- 79' FC Arouca ring the changes. David Simao has done his job and it is now time for Pedro Santos to step up.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Brian Mansilla. He replaces Morlaye Sylla on 82 minute.
- 86' Sporting Clube de Portugal manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alexandre Brito is hanging Joao Simoes on the field on 86 minute.
- 90' Nico Mantl was booked on 90.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Sporting Clube de Portugal Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 9
-
3
Jerry St. Juste ↓ Zeno Debast 12'
- 24
- 42
- 17
- 25
-
23
Daniel Braganca ↓ Conrad Harder 14'
- 22
- 57
- 20
-
52
Joao Simoes ↓ Alexandre Brito 86'
Bench
- 47
- 1
-
6
Zeno Debast ↑ 12'
- 30
- 72
- 90
-
19
Conrad Harder ↑ 14'
-
50
Alexandre Brito ↑ 86'
- 88
Coach
Rui Borges
FC Arouca Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
5
David Simao ↓ Pedro Santos 79'
- 28
-
22
Pablo Gozalbez ↓ Loum Ndiaye 60'
- 3
- 26
- 58
- 21
-
39
Henrique Araujo ↓ Dylan Nandin 46'
-
2
Morlaye Sylla ↓ Brian Mansilla 82'
- 73
-
19
Alfonso Trezza ↓ Jason 60'
Bench
-
10
Jason ↑ 60'
-
31
Loum Ndiaye ↑ 60'
- 1
- 78
-
89
Pedro Santos ↑ 79'
- 11
- 4
-
24
Brian Mansilla ↑ 82'
-
23
Dylan Nandin ↑ 46'
Coach
Vasco Seabra
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Viktor Gyokeres | 3 |
| Trincao | 2 |
| Islam Slimani | 2 |
| Pedro Goncalves | 2 |
| Nuno Santos | 1 |
| Morten Hjulmand | 1 |
| Matheus Nunes | 1 |
| Geny Catamo | 1 |
Head to Head
Sporting Clube de Portugal Form
2025-02-15
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–2
FC Arouca
D
2025-02-11
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0–3
Borussia Dortmund
L
2025-02-07
FC Porto
1–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
D
2025-02-02
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–1
SC Farense
W
2025-01-29
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–1
Bologna FC 1909
D
2025-01-25
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–0
CD Nacional
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.05
Sporting Clube de Portugal xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Sporting Clube de Portugal to win 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Sporting Clube de Portugal or Draw
84%
Draw or FC Arouca
34%
Sporting Clube de Portugal or FC Arouca
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Arouca win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8%
3 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.5%
3 – 0
7.3%
4 – 1
6%
1 – 1
6%
4 – 0
5.5%
1 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
Actual
5 – 1
3.7%
4 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Sporting Clube de Portugal
| Handicap | Sporting Clube de Portugal covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -2 | 36% | 20% | 44% |
| -1.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| -1 | 56% | 19% | 26% |
| -0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Clube de Portugal keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

