Vitória SC vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2023-24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | FC Arouca | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Jan | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Dec | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Boavista FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Dec | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Dec | SC Farense | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Dec | CF Estrela da Amadora | A | 4–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Gil Vicente FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Rio Ave FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Dec | Boavista FC | A | 4–0 | W |
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' In just a few seconds Estadio D. Afonso Henriques will turn into a battlefield for Vitória SC and FC Arouca.
- 5' Vitória SC have won 369 goals from 394 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 8' What composure from Jason! The Spain international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 13' Vitória SC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 18' 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.
- 23' FC Arouca looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 28' named a 3-4-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 31' Francisco Montero was booked on 31.
- 36' FC Arouca fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' Jason has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 40.
- 45' GOAL! Jota Silva fires home to make it 0-2!
- 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 55' With 0 assists to his name this season, David Simao is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Arouca.
- 60' Eboue Kouassi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Vitória SC tonight.
- 64' Andre Silva has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 64 minutes.
- 69' Morlaye Sylla needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 71' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Cristo Gonzalez makes it 0-4.
- 73' Andre Bukia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jason at the 73 minute mark.
- 78' 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.
- 83' The 27-year-old Nuno Santos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 86' FC Arouca ring the changes. Bogdan Milovanov has done his job and it is now time for Alfonso Trezza to step up.
- 90' It’s a booking for FC Arouca player. Alfonso Trezza gets a Yellow card.
- 90' Fresh legs for Vitoria SC! Adrian Butzke comes on to replace Andre Silva.
- Vitória SC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Vitória SC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 76
- 44
- 24
- 14
- 10
- 19
- 7
- 4
- 77
- 8
- 11
Bench
- 17
- 27
- 20
- 80
- 2
- 22
- 72
- 28
- 6
Coach
Álvaro Pacheco
FC Arouca Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 4
-
10
Jason ↓ Andre Bukia 73'
- 5
- 19
- 23
- 28
- 8
- 12
- 22
-
2
Morlaye Sylla ↓ Yusuf Lawal 86'
- 13
Bench
- 16
-
30
Andre Bukia ↑ 73'
-
7
Yusuf Lawal ↑ 86'
- 18
- 26
- 43
- 89
-
9
Alfonso Trezza ↑ 86'
Coach
Daniel Sousa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nelson Oliveira | 2 |
| Joao Basso | 2 |
| Andre Bukia | 2 |
| Antony | 2 |
| Jota Silva | 2 |
| Quaresma | 2 |
| Oscar Estupinan | 1 |
| Manu Silva | 1 |
Head to Head
Vitória SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.71
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
Vitória SC or FC Arouca 76% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vitória SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Vitória SC or Draw
67%
Draw or FC Arouca
58%
Vitória SC or FC Arouca
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
4.9%
2 – 0
4.8%
0 – 2
4.8%
0 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Vitória SC
| Handicap | Vitória SC covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

