Arouca vs AVS PREDICTION & BETTING TIPS - 05/10/2024

Arouca will be eager to finally kick-start the new Primeira Liga season when they host AVS, knowing this match presents a nice chance to get back on track. Despite a slow start and the suspension of important forward Guven Yalcin, the hosts are still seen as slim favourites to win Saturday's encounter. In their last meeting with AVS, Arouca secured a 2-1 victory in the Portuguese Cup, giving them a psychological edge ahead of the match.

The visitors, meanwhile, have been struggling on the travels this term, losing each of their first three away matches this season. Their squad is further weakened by the injuries of Vasco Lopes and Lucas Moura, and the possible absence of experienced goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who is rated doubtful for the match. Given AVS’s away woes and Arouca’s hunger for points, the home side are widely expected to dominate the game. Expect Arouca to take advantage of AVS' poor away record and secure a much-needed win to boost their campaign. A home victory seems the most likely outcome.

This match will be played on 05/10/2024 at 01:00 PM