FC Arouca
Football Portugal - Primeira Liga Municipal de Arouca Sat 24 Jan 13:00
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Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Arouca vs Sporting

Arouca square off against second-placed Sporting at Municipal de Arouca, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Saturday 24 January.

Expect the Favourites to Win Big

An Asian Handicap wager on Sporting -1.75 at -122 means we require a win by more than two goals for a full return. Our stake will be split between -1.5 and -2.0 when they clash with Arouca and we’re expecting a sizeable victory.

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Sporting Won 6-0 When Teams Last Met

Arouca won their last game. It was on their travels where AVS were beaten 1-0 at Estadio do CD Aves. Vasco Seabra's team had most of the ball recording 63% possession and three shots on target, with a 42nd minute goal from Ivan Barbero making all the difference.

Sporting CP claimed a home victory in their previous Primeira Liga game. A 3-0 win occurred against Casa Pia at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The Lisbon outfit had four shots on goal and boasted 61% possession, while Geny Catamo found the net twice and Daniel Braganca scored one.

On Tuesday night, Sporting beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at home in the Champions League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sporting have not lost any of the past six games against Arouca. In their last encounter, hosts Sporting came out with a 6-0 win at Estadio Jose Alvalade. The previous 9 H2H matches have included six wins for Sporting, one victory for Arouca along with two draws.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Sporting logo Sporting 18 14 3 1 50 9 41 50:9 45
15 Arouca logo Arouca 18 4 5 9 19 42 -23 19:42 17
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Arouca – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Arouca have had 50.8% possession, 433.2 passes and 3.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.3 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.1 corners.

The four top scorers are Hyun-Ju Lee, Alfonso Trezza, Taichi Fukui and Nais Djouahra, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Taichi Fukui, Espen van Ee and Alfonso Trezza have the most assists with 1, while goalie Nico Mantl has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Sporting – Last 10 League Games

Sporting have 8 victories and 2 draws, with an average of 7.8 shots on goal, 18.9 attempts and 3.0 goals. Rui Borges' side average 63.7% possession, 544.8 passes, 7.0 corners taken and 2.6 corners against them, while 0.4 goals have been conceded from 9.1 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Luis Suarez has top scored with 9, while Geny Catamo, Maximiliano Araujo and Pedro Goncalves are next on 4. Trincao has had 6 assists in the previous 10 games, while Rui Silva has 6 clean sheets to his name.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Arouca predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ignacio de Arruabarrena (GK), Tiago Esgaio, Matias Rocha, Bas Kuipers, Javi Sánchez, Espen van Ee, Hyun-ju Lee, Alfonso Trezza, Taichi Fukui, Näis Djouahra, Ivan Barbero.

Sporting predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva (GK), Iván Fresneda, Matheus Reis, Gonçalo Inácio, Georgios Vagiannidis, João Simões, Hidemasa Morita, Geny Catamo, Francisco Trincão, Luis Guilherme, Luis Suarez.

Arouca vs Sporting Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Arouca vs Sporting with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

We think there could be a commanding victory for Sporting. Betting them at -1.75 at -122 could be the best plan for this Primeira Liga game, with a big winning margin on the cards.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of Primeira Liga data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Arouca vs Sporting league stats:

  • The -1.75 line has been covered by Sporting in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -1.75 line has been covered by Sporting in 7 of their last 10 games.
Sporting -1.75 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 54.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Arouca Arouca logo 0 - 4 Sporting logo Sporting

Sporting are available to back at +700 to secure a 4-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Francisco Trincão To Score +205 BetMGM logo

Francisco Trincão (Sporting) can be backed to be on the scoresheet at +205. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing considering all angles and we’ll take a chance on him.

Latest Francisco Trincão Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Arouca Over 2.5 Corners -156 BetMGM logo

The 2.5 corners line has been covered by Arouca in six straight games, while the past two Sporting matches have seen over 2.5 corners conceded. There are odds of -156 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think Arouca can cover the line.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Arouca Logo Arouca
Total
9.00 3.90 5.10
Home
10.70 4.30 6.40
Away
7.60 3.10 4.50
Sporting Logo Sporting
Total
9.60 7.00 2.60
Home
8.30 6.00 2.30
Away
10.80 7.20 3.60
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Sporting -1.75 -122
Total Goals Over 2.5 -179
Anytime Goalscorer Francisco Trincão +205

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Arouca vs Sporting Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Have Sporting as Heavy Favourites

Sporting CP have been chalked up as the convincing -455 favourites for this Primeira Liga encounter. This means that the bookmakers afford them a 82% probability of winning. Arouca are the +1100 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Sporting are -159 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Arouca are +750 and the draw is priced at +180.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. If you anticipate that one team or more will achieve a shutout, then Both Teams to Score No is -159.

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Luis Javier Suárez Heads First Goalscorer Market

There’s the chance to back Luis Javier Suárez at +185 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals
Luis Javier Suárez (Sporting)
First
-152
Anytime
+185
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Pedro Goncalves (Sporting)
First
+175
Anytime
+440
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Fotis Ioannidis (Sporting)
First
+185
Anytime
+475
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Francisco Trincão (Sporting)
First
+205
Anytime
+475
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Arouca Defeated in Four of Past Ten Home Clashes

Arouca have clocked up four losses, three wins and three draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

Sporting haven’t lost any of their past ten away games. The Lisbon outfit have seven wins and three draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

The past meeting at Municipal de Arouca saw Sporting defeat Arouca 3-0. In the previous 4 H2H matches at Municipal de Arouca, there have been three Sporting victories and one Arouca win.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Arouca logo Arouca Home Stats 3-3-4 3.40 1.40 2.00 6 4 5 5
Sporting logo Sporting Away Stats 7-3-0 2.80 2.10 0.70 5 5 7 3
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Arouca logo Arouca League Stats
Sporting logo Sporting League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Arouca vs Sporting Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Arouca vs Sporting team news before betting. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Primeira Liga and the newest injury information.

Arouca Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sporting Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Arouca Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

12 I. de Arruabarrena
28 Tiago Esgaio 4 Matias Rocha 25 Bas Kuipers 15 Javi Sánchez
22 Espen van Ee 14 Hyun-ju Lee
19 Alfonso Trezza 21 Taichi Fukui 7 Näis Djouahra
17 Ivan Barbero
1 Rui Silva
22 Iván Fresneda 2 Matheus Reis 25 Gonçalo Inácio 13 Georgios Vagiannidis
52 João Simões 5 Hidemasa Morita
10 Geny Catamo 17 Francisco Trincão 31 Luis Guilherme
97 Luis Suarez

Sporting Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Arouca Lineups

17 Jan Primeira Liga
AVS 0-1 Arouca
03 Jan Primeira Liga
Tondela 3-1 Arouca
28 Dec Primeira Liga
Arouca 2-2 Gil Vicente
21 Dec Primeira Liga
Santa Clara 0-0 Arouca
14 Dec Primeira Liga
Arouca 1-0 Alverca
07 Dec Primeira Liga
Estrela 3-1 Arouca

Previous Sporting Lineups

20 Jan Champions League
Sporting 2-1 PSG
16 Jan Primeira Liga
Sporting 3-0 Casa Pia
02 Jan Primeira Liga
Gil Vicente 1-1 Sporting
28 Dec Primeira Liga
Sporting 4-0 Rio Ave
23 Dec Primeira Liga
Vitória 1-4 Sporting
13 Dec Primeira Liga
Sporting 6-0 AVS

Injuries & Suspensions

Arouca Injury Table
Type Name Info
Pedro Santos Other
Sporting Injury Table
Type Name Info
Maximiliano Araujo Yellow cards
Morten Hjulmand Yellow cards
Morten Hjulmand Yellow cards
Fotis Ioannidis Other
Ousmane Diomande Other
Eduardo Quaresma Head
Geovany Quenda Foot
S. Alexandropoulos Muscle
Nuno Santos Cruciate ligame
Team Squads

Arouca Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vasco Seabra

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nais Djouahra 7 F 18 1391 17 1 5 1 1 0
Alfonso Trezza 19 F 18 1311 16 2 6 3 1 0
Tiago Esgaio 28 D 16 1304 14 3 0 1 8 0
Jose Fontan 3 D 15 1194 14 2 1 0 5 3
Taichi Fukui 21 M 17 1128 13 4 2 2 2 1

Sporting Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Rui Borges

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Trincao 17 F 18 1570 18 0 4 7 0 0
Goncalo Inacio 25 D 18 1540 18 0 0 3 3 1
Luis Suarez 97 F 18 1505 18 0 15 4 3 0
Rui Silva 24 G 16 1440 16 0 0 0 1 0
Morten Hjulmand 42 M 16 1400 16 1 2 2 5 0
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 18 17 1 0 37:4 52
2 Sporting 18 14 3 1 50:9 45
3 Benfica 18 12 6 0 38:11 42
4 Gil Vicente 18 8 7 3 24:13 31
5 Braga 18 8 6 4 32:18 30
6 Moreirense 18 8 3 7 25:26 27
7 Famalicão 18 7 5 6 21:14 26
8 Vitória 18 7 4 7 18:23 25
9 Estoril 18 6 5 7 33:29 23
10 Alverca 18 7 2 9 19:28 23
11 Rio Ave 18 4 8 6 22:31 20
12 Estrela 18 4 7 7 23:32 19
13 Nacional 18 4 5 9 22:28 17
14 Santa Clara 18 4 5 9 14:20 17
15 Arouca 18 4 5 9 19:42 17
16 Casa Pia 18 3 5 10 17:35 14
17 Tondela 18 3 3 12 12:30 12
18 AVS 18 0 4 14 11:44 4
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Sporting 9 7 1 1 30:3 22
2 Porto 8 7 1 0 16:2 22
3 Benfica 9 5 4 0 19:7 19
4 Gil Vicente 9 5 2 2 12:7 17
5 Moreirense 8 5 1 2 13:11 16
6 Alverca 10 5 1 4 9:14 16
7 Estoril 9 4 3 2 17:12 15
8 Vitória 10 4 3 3 14:14 15
9 Braga 8 4 2 2 14:7 14
10 Famalicão 9 3 2 4 13:8 11
11 Santa Clara 10 3 2 5 7:8 11
12 Estrela 10 2 4 4 13:17 10
13 Rio Ave 9 2 3 4 10:15 9
14 Arouca 9 2 3 4 10:19 9
15 Nacional 8 2 1 5 12:17 7
16 Tondela 9 1 2 6 6:13 5
17 Casa Pia 8 0 4 4 7:15 4
18 AVS 10 0 3 7 7:19 3