Porto vs FC Arouca: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 23/08

Main prediction: Porto to win

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Porto host FC Arouca this 23/08 (Sunday), at Estádio do Dragão, at 20:30, in another chapter of the Primeira Liga.

In their last 5 duels across all competitions, Porto have won 4 time(s). FC Arouca have won 4. Porto are the favourites with a 76% chance according to the bookmakers.

See the prediction Porto vs FC Arouca, where to watch and the probable line-ups.

Prediction for Porto vs FC Arouca

Overview Porto vs FC Arouca

Porto are favourites, with a 76% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 1.31. Futebol Clube do Porto's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Futebol Clube de Arouca win are 17 and a draw is 8.

In the Primeira Liga, Porto have accumulated 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded. Gabri Veiga leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, FC Arouca have accumulated 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded, with Iván Martínez Gonzálvez as top scorer with 2 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Porto and FC Arouca

In 19 clashes, Porto have the advantage over FC Arouca: 16 win(s) against 2 and 1 draw(s). The most recent was on 27/02/2026, in the Liga Portugal. Porto won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Porto vs FC Arouca, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

Check out all the predictions for the Liga Portugal and see all the analysis before you bet.

Porto: current form

Porto have played only 2 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 4 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In the Primeira Liga the situation is this:

2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Gabri Veiga (1 goal(s))

FC Arouca: current form

Meanwhile, FC Arouca have played only 2 match(es) in the Liga Portugal.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 4 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

2.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Iván Martínez Gonzálvez (2 goal(s))

Porto vs FC Arouca key players

In the Liga Portugal, Gabri Veiga carries Futebol Clube do Porto's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Gabri Veiga, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Samu Omorodion has 13 goal(s).

On the other side, Iván Martínez Gonzálvez is the name that frightens the most for Os Arouquenses with 2 goal(s) in the Liga Portugal.

In terms of playmaking, Naïs Djouahra leads in assists with 3. In the whole season, Alfonso Trezza has accumulated 9 goal(s).

Porto vs FC Arouca statistics in the Liga Portugal

Few matches into the league yet. Porto have an average of 14 corners and 0 cards per match. FC Arouca have 7.5 corners and 4 cards. Check the statistics for Porto vs FC Arouca in the table below.

Porto

Home

WWWWL

VS

FC Arouca

Away

WWWWD

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 3
  PPG
  3
• 100%
  Wins
  100%
• 100%
  First to Score
  100%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 2
  Scored/game
  2.50
• 0
  Conceded/game
  0
• 1.41
  xG
  1.04
• 1.30
  xGA
  1.46

Trends

• 0%
  Both Score
  0%
• 100%
  Clean Sheet
  100%
• 0%
  Failed to Score
  0%

More tips for Porto vs FC Arouca

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Correct score prediction for Porto vs FC Arouca

Porto are the favourites and the history of both teams scoring points to a lively match. Correct result: Porto 2-1 FC Arouca. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Porto vs FC Arouca

Check out where to watch the live match between FC Arouca and Porto:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Porto and FC Arouca

The line-ups for Porto vs FC Arouca 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 do Porto line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Futebol Clube de Arouca line-up

The FC Arouca starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Porto vs FC Arouca

Match: Porto vs FC Arouca

Tournament: Primeira Liga 2026/27

Date: 23/08/2026

Time: 20:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Estádio do Dragão

Broadcast: none scheduled

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