Arouca and Moreirense go head to head at Estádio Municipal de Arouca in a clash between two sides that picked up positive results in the opening round. Arouca started their campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Guimaraes, extending their impressive recent run to six victories in their last 10 matches. The hosts have also been difficult to beat at home, losing just once in their last five games there. However, defensive concerns could be an issue, with Diogo Monteiro suspended and Javier Sanchez a major doubt after picking up a knock against Guimaraes.
Moreirense, meanwhile, showed plenty of character to hold Braga to a 2-2 draw in their opener. Their overall form remains a concern, though, with just two wins in their last 10 matches and no victories in their last four away games. Moreirense have also struggled in front of goal on the road, scoring only 0.5 goals per game across their last four away fixtures. Dinis Pinto is expected to be the visitors' only absentee, while Joao Veloso is pushing for a starting berth after scoring as a substitute against Braga.
Arouca are in considerably better form, while Moreirense are not regarded as good travelers. Taking everything into account, Home Win should be considered, alongside Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals (Moreirense average just 2.4 total goals per game across their last 10, while Arouca have kept things relatively controlled away from home).
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 18:00.
What is our Arouca vs Moreirense prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Arouca 1 - 0 Moreirense
Arouca vs Moreirense Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 225 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ivan MartInez Gonzalvez @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Ivan MartInez Gonzalvez @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Moreirense +1.5 @ -364 Odds
- European Handicap: Moreirense +2 @ -400 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -334 Odds
- Draw No Bet: FC Arouca to Win @ -250 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: FC Arouca to Win/FC Arouca to Win @ 210 Odds
- Clean Sheet: FC Arouca - Yes @ 137 Odds
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View OfferArouca Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwlwldwww | 1.90 |
| Home | lwwdw | 2.00 |
| Away | wllww | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.40 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.21 | 1.27 | 1.14 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.43 | 1.52 | 1.33 |
Moreirense Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llldwlwldd | 0.90 |
| Home | llwwdd | 1.33 |
| Away | ldll | 0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.00 | 2.50 |
| BTTS | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.00 | 1.18 | 0.72 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.40 | 1.08 | 1.89 |
Arouca vs Moreirense Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Arouca (31%)
16 Matches
Moreirense (56%)
Arouca vs Moreirense Past Results
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