FC Arouca vs FC Porto Prediction: Expecting Both Teams To Get On The Scoreboard

FC Arouca will welcome FC Porto to the Estadio Municipal de Arouca in the 21st round of the Primeira Liga.

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between FC Arouca vs. FC Porto, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Arouca

Form: WWWLL

After 20 matches played, FC Arouca sits in eighth place with 25 points in the Primeira Liga standings, one point ahead of ninth-placed Boavista and one point behind seventh-placed Farense.

In their most recent league match against Portimonense SC on the road, they romped to a comfortable 2-1 triumph, extending their winning streak to three matches since a 2-1 defeat to Vitoria de Guimaraes on January 15th. Playing at home has been a headache for those who have notched just two wins in nine matches (L5 D2) and could struggle for a favorable result in this one.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

De Arruabarrena; Esgaio, Bambu, Rocha, Weverson; Simao, Santos; Jason, Gonzalez, Sylla; Mujica

FC Porto

Form: DWWWD

After 20 matches played, FC Porto sits in third place with 45 points in the Primeira Liga standings, five points ahead of fourth-placed Braga and six points behind first-placed Benfica.

Their most recent match against Santa Clara in the quarterfinals of the Taça de Portugal was called off because of persistent heavy rain, which rendered the conditions unsuitable for play. This follows a goalless draw at home against Rio Ave in the league, which stirred controversy from two goals being disallowed for offside to being denied a penalty in the dying minutes of the game. Despite this, they still maintain a six-match unbeaten run in the league, recording four wins and two draws.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Costa; Mario, Cardoso, Pepe, Wendell; Varela, Nico; Conceicao, Pepe, Galeno; Evanilson

Match Facts

• FC Arouca are currently on a six-match losing streak when playing at home against FC Porto.
• FC Porto are unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions.
• FC Arouca averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Porto averages 1.6 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 14 meetings, FC Arouca have won 1 time, FC Porto have won 12 times, and there have been 1 draw, with the goal difference being 40-7 in favor of FC Porto.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Porto have historically dominated this matchup and are anticipated to secure maximum points after their disappointing draw with Rio Ave. With a six-match winning streak away from home in this fixture, there's little doubt that they will emerge victorious once again.

However, despite a not-so-convincing display at home, FC Arouca could prove to be a tough opponent to beat, and with their three-match winning streak in the league, confidence is definitely at an all-time high. Therefore, we expect to see goals at both ends of the pitch, which should surface.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.90
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.8
• Half-time/Full-time - FC Porto for 2.20