Arouca return home looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Alverca, with Javier Sanchez back from suspension. As both Arouca and Santa Clara should be happy with one point from the match, we predict a 1-1 draw. The hosts average 1.20 points per game over their last 10 matches, but their home form is a major strength at 2.25 PPG with a 75% win rate. Arouca score 1.30 goals per game overall, rising to 2.00 at home, while conceding 1.40. Their matches average 2.70 total goals with 50% BTTS, and 30% clean sheets highlight a relatively balanced setup. xG stands at 1.17 with 1.40 against, suggesting moderate attacking output.
Santa Clara come into this game after a strong 2-1 win over Braga, averaging 1.50 points per game across their last 10. The visitors score and concede 1.20 goals per match, showing balance, while BTTS lands in 50% of games. Away form is steady at 1.20 PPG, though wins are limited (20%). Midfielder Pedro Ferreira is unavailable, which could affect control in midfield.
Considering low-scoring H2H trends, we believe that there is big value in betting on Under 2.5 goals, alongside Half-Time Draw, and Draw.
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 15:30.
What is our Arouca vs Santa Clara prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Arouca 1 - 1 Santa Clara
Arouca vs Santa Clara Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Joao Costa @ 200 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Joao Costa @ 550 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Santa Clara +0.5 @ -211 Odds
- European Handicap: FC Arouca +1 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -225 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 350 Odds
- Clean Sheet: FC Arouca - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferArouca Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlllwwlwl | 1.20 |
| Home | wlww | 2.25 |
| Away | lllwll | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 2.00 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.00 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.17 | 1.26 | 1.11 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.40 | 1.63 | 1.25 |
Santa Clara Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lddwwwlldw | 1.50 |
| Home | lwwlw | 1.80 |
| Away | ddwld | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.20 | 1.22 | 1.17 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.15 | 1.01 | 1.29 |
Arouca vs Santa Clara Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Arouca (50%)
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Santa Clara (21%)
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