FC Arouca and CD Nacional face each other on Saturday 02.21.2026, at 15:30 (UK Time), in a Liga Portugal 2025/26 match. The game will take place at FC Arouca's home ground, the Estádio Municipal de Arouca.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Arouquenses and CD Nacional, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Arouquenses vs CD Nacional
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Under 2.5 Goals
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FC Arouca preview
FC Arouca heads into the match with the following record in the Liga Portugal: in 22 matches, Arouquenses secured 6 victories, 5 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.05 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Arouquenses's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
FC Arouca has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 31 goals, of which 28 were scored in the Liga Portugal, resulting in an average of 1.27 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Alfonso Trezza, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. José Fontán has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, FC Arouca has conceded 49 goals in the Liga Portugal (an average of 2.23 per game) and 52 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.17 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
CD Nacional preview
CD Nacional comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the Liga Portugal. They have secured 5 victories, 6 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 0.95 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses.
CD Nacional's attack has been highly effective, scoring 32 goals during this period. Of that total, 27 were netted in the Liga Portugal, with an average of 1.23 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.33.
CD Nacional's offensive system is led by Jesús Ramírez, the team's top scorer this season. The venezuelan forward has found the back of the net 13 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, José Manuel Mendes Gomes. The defender has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.41 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 36 goals in 24 matches, averaging 1.5 per match.
Head to head: FC Arouca vs CD Nacional
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
FC Arouca
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L W |
1.05 |
| Home | W L D W L |
1.09 |
| Away | L W W L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3.36 | 3.64 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 2.23 | 2.09 | 2.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 55% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 9% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 36% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 45% | 45% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.15 | 1.16 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.47 | 1.51 |
CD Nacional
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L W L |
0.95 |
| Home | L D W D W |
1 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.91 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 27% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.64 | 3.09 | 2.18 |
| Scored | 1.23 | 1.45 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.41 | 1.64 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 55% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 36% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 45% | 45% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.3 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.72 | 1.48 |
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