PORTUGAL PRIMEIRA LIGA
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Estádio Municipal de Arouca
Referee: S. Guelho
Arouca
Match Timeline
Estrela
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🔄
23'
Bernardo Schappo ↔ Luan Patrick
Estrela
🟨
32'
Espen Van Ee
Arouca
🟨
44'
Javi Sánchez
Arouca
46'
Tiago Esgaio
Arouca
🔄
61'
E. van Ee ↔ Pedro Santos
Arouca
🔄
61'
P. Gozalbez ↔ A. Trezza
Arouca
🔄
69'
H. Lee ↔ M. Flores
Arouca
🔄
70'
K. Jansson ↔ Jovane
Estrela
🔄
70'
I. Stoica ↔ J. Meireles
Estrela
🟨
72'
Pedro Santos
Arouca
🔄
75'
I. Barbero ↔ Puche
Arouca
🔄
75'
N. Djouahra ↔ M. Rocha
Arouca
🔄
80'
G. Doue ↔ P. Moreira
Estrela
🔄
80'
Rodrigo Pinho ↔ S. van Hooijdonk
Estrela
🟨
90+6'
Matías Rocha
Arouca
🟨
90+5'
Mateo Flores
Arouca
🟨
90'
Jorge Meireles
Estrela

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 71%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 74.1%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 58.3%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
71%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
74.1%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
58.3%
-
Probability Distribution
Arouca Win 71%
Draw 0%
Estrela Win 29.1%
Expected Goals (xG)
Arouca1.43
Estrela1.48
Recent Form (Last 5)
Arouca Arouca
WWDLW
37 GF / 58 GA
Estrela Estrela
WLDWL
33 GF / 48 GA
Key Stats
1.28
Average Goals Scored
1.14
2
Average Goals Conceded
1.66
15
BTTS Yes
13
19
Over 2.5
15
3.45
Shots on Goal
3.69

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Arouca Arouca 29 matches
Estrela Estrela 29 matches
Arouca Statistic Estrela
9 Wins 6
5 Draws 10
15 Losses 13
37 Goals For 33
58 Goals Against 48
1.28 Avg Goals Scored 1.14
2 Avg Goals Conceded 1.66
15 BTTS Yes 13
23 Over 1.5 22
19 Over 2.5 15
14 Over 3.5 11
6 Clean Sheets 7
9 Failed To Score 13
3.45 Shots On Goal 3.69
10.34 Total Shots 11.14
3.69 Corners 3.52
49.4% Ball Possession 48.2%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

There is very little separating these two teams on paper, and two sides with a fairly similar football identity points toward a competitive game. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Arouca expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Estrela in 4-3-3, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Estrela having the stronger overall control. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Even if this develops into a close game, the analytical lean still edges toward Away Win, with a cautious clean-sheet angle toward Estrela.

Arouca Analysis

Arouca sit 12 with 32 points after 29 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 9 wins, 5 draws, and 15 defeats with a 37:58 goal balance points toward mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on A. Trezza (8 goals), Ivan Barbero (7 goals), N. Djouahra (6 goals), with creative support from N. Djouahra (3 assists), H. Lee (3 assists), J. Fontan (3 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 5 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Estrela Analysis

With 28 points from 29 games and a place of 14, Estrela still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 6 wins, 10 draws, and 13 defeats, and the 33:48 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on Kikas (6 goals), S. Lopes Cabral (6 goals), A. Marcus (5 goals), with creative support from S. Lopes Cabral (5 assists), A. Marcus (5 assists), Paulo Moreira (2 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have managed 2 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 6 head-to-head meetings, Arouca won 3 times, Estrela won 2 times, while 1 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 8:6 from Arouca's perspective. 3 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 3 matches, with an average of 2.33 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: Arouca 4-2-3-1 / Estrela 4-3-3
H2H summary: Arouca wins 3, draws 1, Estrela wins 2
Stats
Arouca Arouca
Estrela Estrela
Shots on Goal
3
Shots on Goal
3
Shots off Goal
5
Shots off Goal
8
Blocked Shots
3
Blocked Shots
4
4 Corner Kicks 3
15 Fouls 11
1 Offsides 2
50% Ball Possession 50%
11 Total Shots 15
3 Shots on Goal 3
5 Shots off Goal 8
3 Blocked Shots 4
5 Shots insidebox 10
6 Shots outsidebox 5
3 Goalkeeper Saves 2
376 Total passes 379
322 Passes accurate 314
1.01 expected_goals 1.25
🟨 5 Yellow Cards 1 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Arouca
Formation
Estrela
I. De Arruabarrena
I. De Arruabarrena
Tiago Esgaio
Tiago Esgaio
J. Sanchez
J. Sanchez
J. Fontan
J. Fontan
B. Kuipers
B. Kuipers
T. Fukui
T. Fukui
E. van Ee
E. van Ee
P. Gozalbez
P. Gozalbez
H. Lee
H. Lee
N. Djouahra
N. Djouahra
I. Barbero
I. Barbero
R. Ribeiro
R. Ribeiro
M. Scholze
M. Scholze
S. Lekovic
S. Lekovic
Bernardo Schappo
Bernardo Schappo
B. Langa
B. Langa
G. Doue
G. Doue
K. Jansson
K. Jansson
Robinho
Robinho
A. Marcus
A. Marcus
Rodrigo Pinho
Rodrigo Pinho
I. Stoica
I. Stoica
Arouca 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
12
I. De Arruabarrena
G
28
Tiago Esgaio
⚽ 46'
D
15
J. Sanchez
🟨 44'
D
3
J. Fontan
D
25
B. Kuipers
D
21
T. Fukui
M
22
E. van Ee
↓ 61' 🟨 32'
M
10
P. Gozalbez
↓ 61'
M
14
H. Lee
↓ 69'
M
7
N. Djouahra
↓ 75'
M
17
I. Barbero
↓ 75'
F
Substitutes
30
J. Vinarcik
G
11
Puche
↑ 75'
F
44
A. Dante
D
89
Pedro Santos
↑ 61' 🟨 72'
M
4
M. Rocha
↑ 75' 🟨 90+6'
D
9
F. Mayulu
F
2
J. Silva
D
19
A. Trezza
↑ 61'
F
46
M. Flores
↑ 69' 🟨 90+5'
M
Estrela 4-3-3
Starting XI
40
R. Ribeiro
G
21
M. Scholze
D
4
S. Lekovic
D
14
Bernardo Schappo
↓ 23'
D
24
B. Langa
D
39
G. Doue
↓ 80'
M
6
K. Jansson
↓ 70'
M
8
Robinho
M
99
A. Marcus
F
9
Rodrigo Pinho
↓ 80'
F
10
I. Stoica
↓ 70'
F
Substitutes
22
D. Grilo
G
19
P. Moreira
↑ 80'
M
20
S. van Hooijdonk
↑ 80'
F
7
L. Antonetti
F
30
Luan Patrick
↑ 23'
D
63
A. Sola
M
83
Otavio
D
11
Jovane
↑ 70'
F
18
J. Meireles
↑ 70' 🟨 90'
F
Last matches: Arouca
11.07.26
Fri
Arouca
Rio Ave
1
2
L
16.05.26
Pri
Arouca
Tondela
3
1
W
11.05.26
Pri
Arouca
GIL Vicente
3
1
W
02.05.26
Pri
Arouca
Santa Clara
2
2
D
24.04.26
Pri
Arouca
Alverca
1
2
L
12.04.26
Pri
Arouca
SC Braga
0
1
L
06.04.26
Pri
Arouca
Estoril
3
2
W
21.03.26
Pri
Arouca
Moreirense
1
0
W
14.03.26
Pri
Arouca
Benfica
1
2
L
06.03.26
Pri
Arouca
Famalicao
0
1
L
27.02.26
Pri
Arouca
FC Porto
1
3
L
21.02.26
Pri
Arouca
Nacional
3
0
W
14.02.26
Pri
Arouca
Casa Pia
2
3
L
07.02.26
Pri
Arouca
Guimaraes
3
2
W
31.01.26
Pri
Arouca
Rio Ave
3
0
W
24.01.26
Pri
Arouca
Sporting CP
1
2
L
17.01.26
Pri
Arouca
AVS
1
0
W
03.01.26
Pri
Arouca
Tondela
1
3
L
28.12.25
Pri
Arouca
GIL Vicente
2
2
D
21.12.25
Pri
Arouca
Santa Clara
0
0
D
Last matches: Estrela
16.05.26
Pri
Estrela
SC Braga
2
2
D
11.05.26
Pri
Estrela
Famalicao
0
0
D
02.05.26
Pri
Estrela
Moreirense
2
3
L
26.04.26
Pri
Estrela
FC Porto
1
2
L
11.04.26
Pri
Estrela
Sporting CP
0
1
L
04.04.26
Pri
Estrela
Nacional
0
2
L
20.03.26
Pri
Estrela
Casa Pia
4
0
W
15.03.26
Pri
Estrela
Rio Ave
1
2
L
08.03.26
Pri
Estrela
GIL Vicente
2
2
D
28.02.26
Pri
Estrela
AVS
0
0
D
20.02.26
Pri
Estrela
Tondela
0
2
L
14.02.26
Pri
Estrela
Guimaraes
1
2
L
07.02.26
Pri
Estrela
Santa Clara
1
0
W
31.01.26
Pri
Estrela
Alverca
1
1
D
25.01.26
Pri
Estrela
Benfica
0
4
L
19.01.26
Pri
Estrela
Estoril
0
5
L
06.01.26
Fri
Estrela
VfL Wolfsburg
1
1
D
03.01.26
Pri
Estrela
SC Braga
3
3
D
27.12.25
Pri
Estrela
Famalicao
3
2
W
20.12.25
Pri
Estrela
Moreirense
0
0
D
H2H: Arouca vs Estrela
19.04.26
H2H
Arouca
Estrela
1
0
W
07.12.25
H2H
Estrela
Arouca
3
1
L
19.04.25
H2H
Arouca
Estrela
1
0
W
09.12.24
H2H
Estrela
Arouca
2
1
L
05.05.24
H2H
Arouca
Estrela
0
0
D
28.12.23
H2H
Estrela
Arouca
1
4
W
Last matches: Arouca
16.05.26
Pri
Arouca
Tondela
3
1
W
02.05.26
Pri
Arouca
Santa Clara
2
2
D
06.04.26
Pri
Arouca
Estoril
3
2
W
14.03.26
Pri
Arouca
Benfica
1
2
L
21.02.26
Pri
Arouca
Nacional
3
0
W
07.02.26
Pri
Arouca
Guimaraes
3
2
W
24.01.26
Pri
Arouca
Sporting CP
1
2
L
28.12.25
Pri
Arouca
GIL Vicente
2
2
D
14.12.25
Pri
Arouca
Alverca
1
0
W
01.12.25
Pri
Arouca
SC Braga
0
4
L
02.11.25
Pri
Arouca
Moreirense
0
2
L
05.10.25
Pri
Arouca
Famalicao
1
1
D
29.09.25
Pri
Arouca
FC Porto
0
4
L
14.09.25
Pri
Arouca
Casa Pia
0
2
L
23.08.25
Pri
Arouca
Rio Ave
3
3
D
09.08.25
Pri
Arouca
AVS
3
1
W
H2H at home: Arouca
19.04.26
H2H
Arouca
Estrela
1
0
W
19.04.25
H2H
Arouca
Estrela
1
0
W
05.05.24
H2H
Arouca
Estrela
0
0
D
Last matches: Estrela
16.05.26
Pri
Estrela
SC Braga
2
2
D
02.05.26
Pri
Estrela
Moreirense
2
3
L
04.04.26
Pri
Estrela
Nacional
0
2
L
15.03.26
Pri
Estrela
Rio Ave
1
2
L
28.02.26
Pri
Estrela
AVS
0
0
D
14.02.26
Pri
Estrela
Guimaraes
1
2
L
31.01.26
Pri
Estrela
Alverca
1
1
D
25.01.26
Pri
Estrela
Benfica
0
4
L
27.12.25
Pri
Estrela
Famalicao
3
2
W
15.12.25
Pri
Estrela
FC Porto
1
3
L
30.11.25
Pri
Estrela
Sporting CP
0
4
L
01.11.25
Pri
Estrela
Casa Pia
5
3
W
04.10.25
Pri
Estrela
GIL Vicente
0
2
L
21.09.25
Pri
Estrela
Tondela
0
0
D
31.08.25
Pri
Estrela
Santa Clara
0
0
D
11.08.25
Pri
Estrela
Estoril
1
1
D
H2H away: Estrela
19.04.26
H2H
Arouca
Estrela
1
0
L
19.04.25
H2H
Arouca
Estrela
1
0
L
05.05.24
H2H
Arouca
Estrela
0
0
D