FC Arouca and Santa Clara face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga Portugal season. The game takes place at Estádio Municipal de Arouca on Saturday, 02/05/2026, at 15:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Futebol Clube de Arouca vs Clube Desportivo Santa Clara, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for FC Arouca vs Santa Clara

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Santa Clara to win the 1st half

Santa Clara to win the first half is our top tip for this match. The visitors have the tools on both ends of the pitch to give their hosts some serious trouble, which makes them such an intriguing bet.

Meanwhile, their half-time odds are also more appealing and bring better value than the result of the full match.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

How likely is it that both FC Arouca and Santa Clara score in their upcoming match? Based on our expert analysis, don't bet on it.

We expect to see a hard-fought match high on effort and intensity but low on actual goals, so our betting tip is to take the 'no' on the BTTS market.

Os Arouquenses preview

FC Arouca comes into the match having played 31 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 5 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 1.13 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 5 draws, and 17 losses.

FC Arouca's attack has scored 42 goals during this period. Out of this total, 39 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 1.26 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.27.

The offence system of FC Arouca is led by Alfonso Trezza as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, José Fontán, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 60 goals with an average of 1.94 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 63 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.91.

The Azoreans preview

On the other hand, Santa Clara comes into the match having played 31 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses, with an average of 1.03 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 11 draws, and 18 losses.

Santa Clara's attack has scored 40 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 0.9 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offence system of Santa Clara is led by Vinicius Lopes da Silva as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gabriel Silva, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 1.23 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 45 goals conceded in 40 matches, resulting in an average of 1.13.

Head to head: FC Arouca vs Santa Clara

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Home Team

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FC Arouca

Portugal - Liga Bwin

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L W W

1.8

Home W W L W W

2.4

Away L L W L L

0.6

Away Team

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Santa Clara

Portugal - Liga Bwin

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L L W

1.4

Home W L W W L

1.8

Away D L W D D

1.2

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Published on 29 April 2026, at 20:05 Last updated on 29 April 2026, at 20:05
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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