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Football Portugal - Primeira Liga Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas Sat 21 Mar 11:30
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Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Moreirense vs Arouca

Moreirense clash with Arouca at Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Saturday 21 March.

Back Both Teams to Score

It’s easy to back the -120 that’s available when it comes to the BTTS Yes betting selection. Moreirense and Arouca are both capable of finding the net and this looks a value bet.

Moreirense Have 5 Wins in Last 7 H2H Battles

Moreirense were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 3-0 loss against Porto at Estadio do Dragao. Vasco Botelho da Costa's team had 42% possession and totalled two shots on target.

Arouca have suffered three straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Benfica 2-1 at Municipal de Arouca. The Wolves enjoyed just 39% possession and had five shots on goal, with Ivan Barbero finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The two teams last clashed at Municipal de Arouca, with Moreirense recording the away victory. Overcoming Arouca by a 2-0 scoreline. In the past 7 H2H meetings, we have seen five Moreirense wins, one Arouca victory and one draw.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
8 Moreirense logo Moreirense 26 10 5 11 31 38 -7 31:38 35
12 Arouca logo Arouca 26 7 5 14 33 55 -22 33:55 26
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Moreirense – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 6.6 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal. Moreirense have had 49.4% possession, 434.7 passes and 3.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 13.3 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while earning 4.9 corners.

Top scorers Rodri and Maracas have found the net 2 times, with Luis Semedo getting 1. Leading assistor is Diogo Travassos with 3, while goalies Andre Ferreira and Caio Secco have 2 clean sheets between them.

Arouca – Last 10 League Games

Arouca have 4 victories and 6 defeats, with an average of 11.5 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. Vasco Seabra's side average 52.7% possession, 422.6 passes, 3.3 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Ivan Barbero with 5, while Alfonso Trezza and Hyun-Ju Lee have 3. Jose Fontan has been chief assist maker on 3, with Ignacio de Arruabarrena recording 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Moreirense predicted lineup (4-3-3): André Ferreira (GK), Diogo Martins Travassos, Gilberto Batista, Maracás, Kiko, Rodrigo Alonso, Mateja Stjepanovic, Afonso Assis, Kiko Bondoso, Alanzinho, Landerson Costa Araújo.

Arouca predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ignacio de Arruabarrena (GK), Javi Sánchez, Diogo Monteiro, Jose Fontán, Bas Kuipers, Espen van Ee, Taichi Fukui, Pablo Gozálbez, Hyun-ju Lee, Näis Djouahra, Dylan Nandín.

Moreirense vs Arouca Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Moreirense vs Arouca fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Both sides look capable of scoring when it comes to this Primeira Liga encounter, with readers recommended to visit the Both Teams to Score market and wager BTTS Yes at an appealing -120.

We’re always focused on the Primeira Liga form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Moreirense vs Arouca league stats:

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 11 of the last 18 Moreirense games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Moreirense games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Arouca games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Arouca games.
BTTS Yes Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Moreirense Moreirense logo 1 - 1 Arouca logo Arouca

There are odds of +425 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Diogo Travassos to Score +510 BetMGM logo

Diogo Travassos (Moreirense) has managed two goals in his past nine Primeira Liga home games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +510.

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Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -128 BetMGM logo

It’s been four straight Moreirense home matches where the 8.5 Total Corners line has been covered. The stats suggest that it’s worth backing Over for Total Corners, with -128 available.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Moreirense Logo Moreirense
Total
8.00 3.10 4.90
Home
9.50 4.10 5.40
Away
7.20 3.50 3.70
Arouca Logo Arouca
Total
8.30 3.30 5.00
Home
10.60 3.70 6.90
Away
7.90 3.20 4.70
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -120
Full-Time Result Draw +220
Anytime Goalscorer Diogo Travassos +510

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Moreirense vs Arouca Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Moreirense Favourites to Win According to Bookies

Moreirense are regarded as having a 45% chance of winning this Primeira Liga clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +123. Arouca are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +215.

If you think that Moreirense are able to beat Arouca, then the -116 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. For the Both Teams to Score betting option, it’s up in the air odds-wise as to whether Yes or No will be the end result.

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Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa is available at +170 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +380 to find the net first.

Player Goals
Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa (Moreirense)
First
+170
Anytime
+380
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Barbero (Arouca)
First
+255
Anytime
+550
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Alfonso Trezza (Arouca)
First
+300
Anytime
+650
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Fally Mayulu (Arouca)
First
+310
Anytime
+650
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Moreirense Have Won Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas H2H Matches Three Consecutive Times

Moreirense have gone without a win at Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas in the last three games. Vasco Botelho da Costa's team have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Arouca have been beaten in three consecutive away games. The Wolves have seven defeats, two victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.20.

Moreirense overcame Arouca 3-1 when the sides last met at Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas. Moreirense have a 100% win record when it comes to the previous 3 H2H meetings at Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Moreirense logo Moreirense Home Stats 4-2-4 2.80 1.20 1.60 7 3 6 4
Arouca logo Arouca Away Stats 2-1-7 3.40 1.20 2.20 7 3 5 5
  • 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
Moreirense logo Moreirense League Stats
Arouca logo Arouca League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
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Top Scorers & Assists
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Moreirense vs Arouca Lineups & Team News

Always review the Moreirense vs Arouca team news before locking in your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Primeira Liga together with updated injury news.

Moreirense Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Arouca Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Moreirense Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

13 André Ferreira
2 D. Martins Travassos 66 Gilberto Batista 26 Maracás 27 Kiko
21 Rodrigo Alonso 8 Mateja Stjepanovic 25 Afonso Assis
10 Kiko Bondoso 11 Alanzinho 78 L. Costa Araújo
12 I. de Arruabarrena
15 Javi Sánchez 6 Diogo Monteiro 3 Jose Fontán 25 Bas Kuipers
22 Espen van Ee 21 Taichi Fukui
10 Pablo Gozálbez 14 Hyun-ju Lee 7 Näis Djouahra
23 Dylan Nandín

Arouca Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Moreirense Lineups

15 Mar Primeira Liga
Porto 3-0 Moreirense
07 Mar Primeira Liga
Moreirense 1-1 Nacional
01 Mar Primeira Liga
Casa Pia 1-1 Moreirense
21 Feb Primeira Liga
Moreirense 0-3 Sporting
16 Feb Primeira Liga
Rio Ave 1-2 Moreirense
07 Feb Primeira Liga
Moreirense 1-2 Gil Vicente

Previous Arouca Lineups

14 Mar Primeira Liga
Arouca 1-2 Benfica
06 Mar Primeira Liga
Famalicão 1-0 Arouca
27 Feb Primeira Liga
Porto 3-1 Arouca
21 Feb Primeira Liga
Arouca 3-0 Nacional
14 Feb Primeira Liga
Casa Pia 3-2 Arouca
07 Feb Primeira Liga
Arouca 3-2 Vitória

Injuries & Suspensions

Moreirense Injury Table
Type Name Info
Leandro Santos Yellow cards
Dinis Pinto Other
Yan Lincon Other
Arouca Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ivan Barbero Yellow cards
Alfonso Trezza Red card (direc
Fally Mayulu Hip
Pedro Santos Other
Team Squads

Moreirense Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vasco Botelho da Costa

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Alan 11 M 25 2142 25 0 3 5 6 0
Maracas 26 D 23 2052 23 1 3 0 8 1
Dinis Pinto 76 D 23 2004 23 0 1 6 8 0
Mateja Stjepanovic 8 M 25 1948 23 2 1 0 6 0
Diogo Travassos 2 D 21 1711 19 4 4 3 2 0

Arouca Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vasco Seabra

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nais Djouahra 7 F 26 2065 25 1 6 2 2 0
Alfonso Trezza 19 F 26 1969 24 2 8 4 1 1
Jose Fontan 3 D 23 1914 22 2 1 3 5 3
Taichi Fukui 21 M 25 1845 21 4 2 2 2 1
Tiago Esgaio 28 D 21 1741 19 3 1 2 9 0
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 26 22 3 1 52:10 69
2 Sporting 25 19 5 1 64:14 62
3 Benfica 26 18 8 0 55:17 62
4 Braga 25 13 7 5 52:25 46
5 Gil Vicente 26 11 9 6 39:27 42
6 Famalicão 26 12 6 8 32:22 42
7 Estoril 26 10 7 9 47:42 37
8 Moreirense 26 10 5 11 31:38 35
9 Vitória 26 9 5 12 29:39 32
10 Alverca 26 7 8 11 26:41 29
11 Rio Ave 26 6 9 11 26:45 27
12 Arouca 26 7 5 14 33:55 26
13 Estrela 26 5 10 11 29:45 25
14 Santa Clara 26 6 7 13 23:31 25
15 Casa Pia 25 5 9 11 26:44 24
16 Nacional 26 5 7 14 29:38 22
17 Tondela 25 4 7 14 19:39 19
18 AVS 26 1 7 18 18:58 10
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 13 11 2 0 27:4 35
2 Sporting 12 10 1 1 36:4 31
3 Benfica 13 8 5 0 30:10 29
4 Braga 12 7 3 2 27:11 24
5 Gil Vicente 13 7 3 3 22:12 24
6 Famalicão 13 7 2 4 22:9 23
7 Estoril 13 6 5 2 26:17 23
8 Vitória 14 6 4 4 19:18 22
9 Moreirense 12 6 2 4 16:17 20
10 Alverca 13 5 4 4 11:16 19
11 Arouca 13 4 3 6 18:25 15
12 Santa Clara 13 4 2 7 12:14 14
13 Estrela 13 3 5 5 16:21 14
14 Rio Ave 13 3 4 6 13:21 13
15 Casa Pia 12 2 6 4 16:22 12
16 Nacional 13 3 2 8 17:21 11
17 Tondela 13 1 5 7 9:17 8
18 AVS 14 1 4 9 10:24 7