Main prediction: FC Arouca to win
Alternative tip: FC Arouca to win and both to score
Other market: over 9.5 corners
The season is still early days and FC Arouca are back on the pitch this 16/08 (Sunday).
The clash is against Moreirense FC, at Estádio Municipal de Arouca, at 18:00, in the Liga Portugal.
Only a few matches into the league so far. In their last 5 across all competitions, FC Arouca have won 3 time(s) and Moreirense FC have won 1. FC Arouca are the clear favourites with a 44% chance at the sportsbooks.
See where to watch, the probable line-ups and the best prediction for FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC.
Prediction for FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC
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Overview FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC
FC Arouca are favourites, with a 44% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 2.26. Futebol Clube de Arouca's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Moreirense Futebol Clube win are 4.082 and a draw is 7.5.
In the Liga Portugal, FC Arouca have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded, having Iván Martínez Gonzálvez as top scorer with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Moreirense FC have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, and Nile John as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between FC Arouca and Moreirense FC
In 16 clashes, Moreirense FC have the advantage over FC Arouca: 9 win(s) against 5 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 21/03/2026, in the Liga Portugal, the match score was: Moreirense FC 0-1 FC Arouca.
This data can contextualise the predictions for FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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FC Arouca: current form
FC Arouca have played only 1 match(es) in the Liga Portugal.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In the Primeira Liga the situation is this:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Iván Martínez Gonzálvez (1 goal(s))
Moreirense FC: current form
Meanwhile, Moreirense FC have played only 1 match(es) in the Liga Portugal.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Nile John (1 goal(s))
FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC key players
In the Liga Portugal, Iván Martínez Gonzálvez carries Futebol Clube de Arouca's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Naïs Djouahra, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Alfonso Trezza has 9 goal(s).
On the other side, Nile John is the name that frightens the most for The Canons with 1 goal(s) in the Liga Portugal.
In terms of playmaking, Alexandre Duville-Parsemain leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Guilherme Schettine Guimarães has accumulated 9 goal(s).
FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC statistics in the Liga Portugal
Few matches into the league yet. FC Arouca have an average of 7 corners and 5 cards per match. Moreirense FC have 6 corners and 4 cards. Check the statistics for FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC in the table below.
FC Arouca
Portugal - Liga Bwin
Moreirense FC
Portugal - Liga Bwin
More tips for FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC
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Correct score prediction for FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC
FC Arouca have the better win rate and the odds place the home side ahead. A narrow win is the most likely scenario. Our score projection: FC Arouca 1-0 Moreirense FC. Getting the exact score right requires luck and analysis. Bet responsibly.
Where to watch FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC
Check out where to watch the live match between Moreirense FC and FC Arouca:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for FC Arouca and Moreirense FC
The line-ups for FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC in the Primeira Liga are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Futebol Clube de Arouca line-up
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3
José Fontán
Defender
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6
Espen van Ee
Midfielder
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7
Naïs Djouahra
Forward
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8
Taichi Fukui
Midfielder
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12
Ignacio De Arruabarrena
Goalkeeper
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14
Hyun-ju Lee
Midfielder
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15
Javier Felipe
Defender
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17
Iván Martínez Gonzálvez
Forward
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19
Alfonso Trezza
Forward
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21
Mateo Flores Lozano
Midfielder
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28
Tiago Esgaio
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Moreirense Futebol Clube line-up
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2
Leandro Santos
Defender
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4
Kevyn Souza
Defender
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9
Alexandre Duville-Parsemain
Forward
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11
Landerson Costa Araujo
Forward
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13
André Ferreira
Goalkeeper
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21
Rodrigo Alonso Martín
Midfielder
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23
Nile John
Midfielder
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27
Francisco Domingues
Defender
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65
Guilherme Aquino
Midfielder
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66
Gilberto Dambi Batista
Defender
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89
Afonso Vieira
Forward
The Moreirense FC starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC
Match: FC Arouca vs Moreirense FC
Tournament: Primeira Liga 2026/27
Date: 16/08/2026
Time: 18:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Estádio Municipal de Arouca
Broadcast: none scheduled
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