FC Porto vs FC Arouca Prediction: The Away Side Could Make This An Entertaining Affair

FC Porto will welcome FC Arouca to the Estádio do Dragão in the seventh round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Porto

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Since winning the league title in the 2021-22 season, FC Porto has either finished second or third in the subsequent seasons. This season is no different, as they occupy 2nd place in the league standings and are six points adrift of table-toppers Sporting CP. 

During the week, the Dragons made the trip to Bodø to lock horns with Bodø/Glimt in the first match of the Europa League. Despite being in control of the game from start to finish, they found themselves on the receiving end of a 3-2 defeat, leaving them without a win in their last four matches in this competition. Prior to that, they recorded a comfortable 3-0 league victory over Vitoria de Guimaraes away from home. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Costa; Mario, Pedro, Perez, Moura; Eustaquio, Varela; Pepe, Gonzalez, Galeno; Omorodion

FC Arouca

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FC Arouca sits in 13th place with six points after six games. They have maintained a two-point cushion over the relegation play-off spot and are two points adrift of eighth-placed Moreirense. 

The Arouquenses halted their two-game losing run in the league following a 1-0 away victory to Farense. Despite this result, Daniel Ramos' team is still plagued with inconsistency, as they have won just two of their last six matches this season (L4) and could likely struggle for a favorable outcome in this one.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Mantl; Esgaio, Lamba, Fontan, Dante; Fukui, Simao; Rodrigues, Trezza, Sylla; Yalcin

Match Facts

• FC Porto has lost one of their last 12 matches in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Arouca has won one of their last six away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Porto averages 2.33 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Arouca averages 0.67 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 15 meetings, FC Porto has won 12 times, FC Arouca has won 2 times, and there has been 1 draw, with the goal difference being 42-10 in favor of FC Porto.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Porto come into this clash looking to rise from their recent setback against Bodø/Glimt during the week. The Dragons have lost just one of their last six games this season while winning five in the process, not to mention that they have won seven of their last nine games against FC Arouca (L1, D1), making their path to victory here a comfortable one.

However, we anticipate supporting both sides to get on the scoreboard here, as this has been the case in their last two encounters.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.31
• Total 1 - Over 2.5 for 1.92
• Correct Score - 3:1 for 41.00