FC Arouca and Sporting Braga face each other on Monday 12.01.2025, at 20:15 (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 FC Arouca and Sporting Braga, 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 FC Arouca vs Sporting Braga
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Over 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 11 matches, Arouquenses secured 2 victories, 3 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 0.82 points per game.
Taking a broader look at FC Arouca's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
FC Arouca has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 16 goals, of which 13 were scored in the Liga Portugal, resulting in an average of 1.18 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Naïs Djouahra, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Alfonso Trezza has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, FC Arouca has conceded 30 goals in the Liga Portugal (an average of 2.73 per game) and 33 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.54 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Sporting Braga preview
Sporting Braga comes into the game with 11 matches played so far in the Liga Portugal. They have secured 4 victories, 4 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.45 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.
Braga's attack has been highly effective, scoring 47 goals during this period. Of that total, 19 were netted in the Liga Portugal, with an average of 1.73 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.96.
Braga's offensive system is led by Rodrigo Zalazar, the team's top scorer this season. The uruguayan midfielder has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Leonardo Lelo. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 20 goals in 24 matches, averaging 0.83 per match.
Head to head: FC Arouca vs Sporting Braga
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 L L D L |
0.82 |
| Home | L D L L D |
0.83 |
| Away | L L W D L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 18% | 17% | 20% |
| Goals | 3.91 | 3.33 | 4.6 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.17 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 2.73 | 2.17 | 3.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 50% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 50% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.02 | 1.16 | 0.87 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.4 | 1.87 |
Sporting Braga
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W D L |
1.45 |
| Home | W W L L D |
1.67 |
| Away | L D D D W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 50% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.73 | 2.67 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1.73 | 1.83 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.83 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 33% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 33% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 67% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.55 | 1.74 |
|
xGA
|
0.99 | 0.92 | 1.08 |
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