Vitória SC vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vitória SC vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.
- Vitória SC 34 games · 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | FC Arouca | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Feb | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Feb | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | FC Vizela | A | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Jan | GD Estoril Praia | H | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Jan | Portimonense SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Vitória SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Feb | CS Maritimo | H | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Feb | FC Porto | H | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Jan | FC Famalicão | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jan | GD Estoril Praia | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Vitória SC | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #8 |
| 42 | Points | 42 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 6 / 16 | W / D / L | 12 / 6 / 16 |
| 39 | Scored | 47 |
| 51 | Conceded | 64 |
| -12 | GD | -17 |
| 1.24 | PPG | 1.24 |
| 35% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Vitória SC this season
Vitória SC this season
21%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
Vitória SC are 9th (42 pts). FC Arouca are 8th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vitória SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
3/3
76+
1/2
■ 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 13' Magnificent from Joao Basso! That is 11 goals in 171 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joao Basso makes it 0-2.
- 19' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 24' The 31-year-old Rochinha has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 26' Magnificent from Oscar Estupinan! That is 40 goals in 394 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 27' It’s a booking for FC Arouca player. Eboue Kouassi gets a Yellow card.
- 28' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Eboue Kouassi on 28 minutes.
- 33' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Arouca that had 171 games and scored 181 goals.
- 35' Antony is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 40' FC Arouca looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 41' GOAL! Andre Bukia fires home to make it 0-5!
- 46' The crowd applauds Tiago Silva as he leaves the pitch. Andre Almeida steps in for Vitoria SC.
- 48' Nino Galovic is having his name booked by the referee on 48.
- 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jorge Fernandes, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 58' FC Arouca have won 181 goals from 171 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 62' Nicolas Janvier is replacing Alfa Semedo for the Vitoria SC side.
- 66' Another change for Vitoria SC made on 66 minute. Bruno Duarte leaves to be changed by Nelson Da Luz.
- 67' Controversy at the stadium! Nelson Da Luz argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 70' FC Arouca player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 71' Leandro Silva is replacing David Simao for the FC Arouca side.
- 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 80' A moment of madness from Ricardo Quaresma on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Vitoria SC will be frustrated.
- 81' A tactical swap from FC Arouca — Tiago Esgaio on, Andre Bukia off on 81 minutes.
- 86' Nicolas Janvier catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 86.
- 88' That is a Yellow card for Vitoria SC. Jorge Fernandes will be fuming at that decision.
- 89' Leandro Silva picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' FC Arouca manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bruninho is hanging Quaresma on the field on 90 minute.
- Full Time. FC Arouca beats Vitória SC
Lineups
Vitória SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 16
- 44
- 14
- 30
- 19
- 88
- 6
- 23
- 9
- 91
Bench
- 98
- 4
- 7
- 5
- 28
- 70
- 29
- 21
- 20
Coach
Pepa
FC Arouca Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
David Simao ↓ Leandro Silva 71'
- 20
- 13
- 72
-
10
Andre Bukia ↓ Tiago Esgaio 81'
- 44
- 7
- 27
- 1
- 6
- 18
Bench
- 14
- 53
- 60
- 22
-
21
Leandro Silva ↑ 71'
-
31
Tiago Esgaio ↑ 81'
-
99
Bruninho ↑ 90'
- 78
- 12
Coach
Armando Evangelista
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jota Silva | 2 |
| Quaresma | 2 |
| Nelson Oliveira | 2 |
| Joao Basso | 2 |
| Andre Bukia | 2 |
| Antony | 2 |
| Ruben Lameiras | 1 |
| Dieu Michel | 1 |
Vitória SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.63
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
Vitória SC or FC Arouca 74% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Arouca win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Vitória SC or Draw
61%
Draw or FC Arouca
65%
Vitória SC or FC Arouca
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Arouca win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.3%
0 – 1
5.1%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
4.5%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
4%
Asian Handicap — Vitória SC
| Handicap | Vitória SC covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 19% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

