Saturday , 8 August 2026

Vitoria SC vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2023-24
Vitoria SC
2 – 1
Full Time
FC Arouca
Mon 15 Jan 2024 · 20:15 UTC Estadio D. Afonso Henriques 11,200 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 8' Jason
Jota Silva 45' 1–1
Andre Silva 64' 2–1
Y 31' Francisco Montero
Y 40' Jason
Y 90' Alfonso Trezza

Overview

Match Preview

Vitoria SC vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CD Tondela 32 27
2 AVS 33 20
3 CS Maritimo 1 3
4 FC Arouca 1 3
5 FC Famalicão 1 1
6 GD Estoril Praia 1 1
7 Académico de Viseu FC 0 0
8 FC Porto 0 0
9 Sporting Clube de Portugal 0 0
10 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 0 0
11 Sporting Clube de Braga 0 0
12 Gil Vicente FC 0 0
13 Moreirense FC 0 0
14 FC Alverca 0 0
15 Rio Ave FC 0 0
16 CD Santa Clara 0 0
17 CD Nacional 0 0
18 CF Estrela da Amadora 0 0
19 Vitoria SC 1 0
20 Casa Pia AC 1 0

Head-to-Head

3
4
3
Vitoria SC 10 games · Avg 3.3 goals FC Arouca
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-15 Vitoria SC 2–1 FC Arouca 2023-03-11 Vitoria SC 0–2 FC Arouca 2022-09-18 FC Arouca 2–2 Vitoria SC 2022-02-19 Vitoria SC 1–3 FC Arouca 2021-09-18 FC Arouca 2–2 Vitoria SC

Recent Form

Vitoria SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
FC Arouca
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jan Vitoria 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

Vitoria SC FC Arouca
#19 Position #4
0 Points 3
1 Played 1
0 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 1
1 Conceded 0
-1 GD +1
0.00 PPG 3.00
0% Win % 100%

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Vitoria SC are 19th (0 pts). FC Arouca are 4th (3 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Vitória SC launch into their encounter with FC Arouca.
  • 5' Vitória SC are deployed in a 3-4-3 today, looking to exploit space against FC Arouca's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 8' Jason puts FC Arouca on the lead.
  • 13' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 18' FC Arouca are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 23' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 28' FC Arouca is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 31' FC Arouca receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 31.
  • 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 40' FC Arouca player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 45' What a strike from Jota Silva! The score is 0-2.
  • 50' 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.
  • 55' Vitória SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 55.
  • 60' named a 3-4-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 64' Magnificent from Andre Silva! That is 41 goals in 324 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 69' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vitória SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 71' A stunning finish from Cristo Gonzalez — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 73' The FC Arouca bench stirs into life. Jason is withdrawn and Andre Bukia gets his opportunity.
  • 78' Tomas Handel, a Portugal , has 15 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 83' 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.
  • 86' Alfonso Trezza is replacing Bogdan Milovanov for the FC Arouca side.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Alfonso Trezza on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Arouca will be frustrated.
  • 90' Another change for Vitoria SC made on 90 minute. Andre Silva leaves to be changed by Adrian Butzke.
  • Full Time. Vitória SC beats FC Arouca

Lineups

Vitoria SC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Álvaro Pacheco

FC Arouca Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Sousa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nelson Oliveira 2
Joao Basso 2
Andre Bukia 2
Antony 2
Jota Silva 2
Quaresma 2
Manu Silva 1
Cristo Gonzalez 1

Head to Head

2024-01-15 Vitoria SC 2–1 FC Arouca 2023-03-11 Vitoria SC 0–2 FC Arouca 2022-09-18 FC Arouca 2–2 Vitoria SC 2022-02-19 Vitoria SC 1–3 FC Arouca 2021-09-18 FC Arouca 2–2 Vitoria SC

Vitoria SC Form

2024-01-15 Vitoria SC 2–1 FC Arouca W 2024-01-06 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–1 Vitoria SC D 2023-12-23 Vitoria SC 1–0 Rio Ave FC W 2023-12-16 Boavista FC 1–1 Vitoria SC D 2023-12-09 Vitoria SC 3–2 Sporting Clube de Portugal W 2023-12-02 SC Farense 1–2 Vitoria SC W

FC Arouca Form

2024-01-15 Vitoria SC 2–1 FC Arouca L 2024-01-06 FC Arouca 0–3 Sport Lisboa e Benfica L 2023-12-28 CF Estrela da Amadora 1–4 FC Arouca W 2023-12-16 FC Arouca 3–0 Gil Vicente FC W 2023-12-10 FC Arouca 2–2 Rio Ave FC D 2023-12-03 Boavista FC 0–4 FC Arouca W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.78 Vitoria SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69 FC Arouca xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vitoria SC27% Draw26% FC Arouca47%
Actual: Vitoria SC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Vitoria SC or Draw
53%
Draw or FC Arouca
73%
Vitoria SC or FC Arouca
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Vitoria SC13% Draw47% FC Arouca40%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.4%
1 – 1
11.9%
0 – 2
11.7%
0 – 0
10.4%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 3
6.5%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
5.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 4
2.8%
2 – 0
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Vitoria SC

Handicap Vitoria SC covers Push FC Arouca covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 11% 84%
-0.5 16% — 84%
+0.5 42% — 58%
+1 42% 25% 33%
+1.5 67% — 33%
+2 67% 18% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
46% ✓

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