Vitoria SC vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vitoria SC vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques.
- Vitoria SC 7 games · 5 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 | Academico 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 Maritimo | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | FC Alverca | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | FC Famalicao | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | Vitoria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | FC Arouca | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Jan | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 4–4 | D |
| 29 Dec | SC Farense | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Dec | CD Nacional | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Dec | Rio Ave FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Dec | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Vitoria SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Jan | Boavista FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Dec | Gil Vicente FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Dec | Casa Pia AC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Dec | CF Estrela da Amadora | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Vitoria SC | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #5 |
| 5 | Points | 11 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 2 |
| 5 | Scored | 10 |
| 8 | Conceded | 7 |
| -3 | GD | +3 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 1.57 |
| 14% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Vitoria SC this season
Vitoria SC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
Vitoria SC are 14th (5 pts). FC Arouca are 5th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vitoria SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
1/2
■ 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)
Vitoria SC
| Samu | 1 G |
| Gustavo Silva | 1 G |
| Alioune Ndoye | 1 G |
FC Arouca
| Barbero | 4 G |
| Jose Fontan | 2 G |
| Dylan Nandin | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Vitória SC gets underway.
- 5' David Simao has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' FC Arouca is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Vitória SC are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against FC Arouca's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 20' Vitoria SC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Dieu Michel on 20.
- 25' It looks surprising Vitória SC does not make any changes. Nico Mantl has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' FC Arouca 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.
- 35' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' What a strike from Nuno Santos! The score is 0-2.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Kaio Cesar.
- 46' A change in the FC Arouca ranks — Jason exits the field as Morlaye Sylla enters on 46.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' Against the run of play, Tiago Esgaio has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 58' Taichi Fukui is replacing Pedro Santos for the FC Arouca side.
- 63' Alfonso Trezza needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 67' Vitoria SC make a change. Tiago Silva trudges off to be replaced by Joao Mendes on 67 minutes.
- 72' GOAL! Chico Lamba fires home to make it 0-4!
- 75' A tactical swap from FC Arouca — Puche on, Alfonso Trezza off on 75 minutes.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Nelson Oliveira. He replaces Nuno Santos on 76 minute.
- 80' Weverson was booked on 80.
- 81' A tactical swap from Vitoria SC — Marco Cruz on, Ze Carlos off on 81 minutes.
- 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Nico Mantl.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Dylan Nandin is booked for FC Arouca — card on 90.
- 90' Pablo Gozalbez makes way for Henrique Araujo at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Arouca.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
Lineups
Vitoria SC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 20
- 24
- 14
- 10
- 77
- 8
- 2
- 28
- 11
- 15
- 86
Bench
- 7
- 17
- 3
- 27
- 18
- 9
- 92
- 5
Coach
Daniel Sousa
FC Arouca Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
10
Jason ↓ Morlaye Sylla 46'
- 5
-
50
Guven Yalcin ↓ Dylan Nandin 58'
- 28
- 22
- 3
- 26
- 58
- 73
-
89
Pedro Santos ↓ Taichi Fukui 58'
-
19
Alfonso Trezza ↓ Puche 75'
Bench
- 31
- 1
- 78
- 13
-
21
Taichi Fukui ↑ 58'
-
39
Henrique Araujo ↑ 90'
-
2
Morlaye Sylla ↑ 46'
-
11
Puche ↑ 75'
-
23
Dylan Nandin ↑ 58'
Coach
Vasco Seabra
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jota Silva | 2 |
| Quaresma | 2 |
| Nelson Oliveira | 2 |
| Joao Basso | 2 |
| Andre Bukia | 2 |
| Antony | 2 |
| Dieu Michel | 1 |
| Anderson | 1 |
Head to Head
Vitoria SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36
Vitoria SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
Vitoria SC or FC Arouca 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Vitoria SC or Draw
64%
Draw or FC Arouca
63%
Vitoria SC or FC Arouca
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vitoria SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 1
7.6%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Vitoria SC
| Handicap | Vitoria SC covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.