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 7 games · 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #5 |
| 15 | Points | 11 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 4 / 3 / 0 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 2 |
| 17 | Scored | 10 |
| 8 | Conceded | 7 |
| +9 | GD | +3 |
| 2.14 | PPG | 1.57 |
| 57% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
43%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal are 3rd (15 pts). FC Arouca are 5th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0-15
4/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
4/–
61-75
–/3
76+
1/4
■ 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)
Sporting Clube de Portugal
| Luis Suarez | 6 G | 1 A |
| Flavio Goncalves | 3 G | 1 A |
| Fotis Ioannidis | 2 G | 2 A |
| Rodrigo Zalazar | 1 G | 1 A |
| Maximiliano Araujo | 1 G | 1 A |
FC Arouca
| Barbero | 4 G |
| Jose Fontan | 2 G |
| Dylan Nandin | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Sporting Clube de Portugal have kicked off against FC Arouca. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Sporting Clube de Portugal are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against FC Arouca's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 8' Rui Silva doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 12' The supporters are chanting for Zeno Debast. He replaces Jerry St. Juste on 12 minute.
- 14' Sporting Clube de Portugal ring the changes. Daniel Braganca has done his job and it is now time for Conrad Harder to step up.
- 17' Brilliant from the forward! Conrad Harder makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 17.
- 22' 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.
- 27' Supporters expect more eagerness from Goncalo Inacio, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Jose Alvalade with 8 goals in the last 7 games.
- 32' It looks surprising FC Arouca does not make any changes. Brian Mansilla has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 37' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 42' Chico Lamba has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' Sporting Clube de Portugal receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 46' Dylan Nandin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Henrique Araujo at the 46 minute mark.
- 50' The Portugal Henrique Araujo breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 2-1!
- 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 60' The whistle greets Alfonso Trezza as he departs to be replaced by Jason.
- 62' It’s a booking for Sporting Clube de Portugal player. Morten Hjulmand gets a card.
- 67' A quiet spell here at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Sporting Clube de Portugal seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 69' Sporting Clube de Portugal receives a card for a hard tackle on 69.
- 74' Trincao makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Sporting Clube de Portugal are in front.
- 78' The referee does not hesitate — a card for David Simao on 78 minutes.
- 79' Pedro Santos has so much to prove this time. He replaces David Simao on 79 minute.
- 82' Another substitution for FC Arouca to replace Morlaye Sylla by Brian Mansilla on 82 minute.
- 86' Alexandre Brito gets the nod from Sporting Clube de Portugal. He replaces Joao Simoes and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Nico Mantl was booked on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Antony | 1 |
| Jose Fontan | 1 |
| Dylan Nandin | 1 |
| Hidemasa Morita | 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
1.96
Sporting Clube de Portugal xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Sporting Clube de Portugal or Draw
74%
Draw or FC Arouca
50%
Sporting Clube de Portugal or FC Arouca
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Arouca win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 0
6.6%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5.2%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Sporting Clube de Portugal
| Handicap | Sporting Clube de Portugal covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 21% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Clube de Portugal keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

