Main prediction: Sporting Clube de Portugal to win
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
This 19/09 (Saturday), Sporting host FC Arouca at Estádio José Alvalade, at 20:30. Another chapter of a clash that the Liga Portugal always reserves as an attraction.
Sporting have accumulated 2.33 points per match in the league. Meanwhile, FC Arouca have 1.67 points per match. Sporting have a 75.76% chance of winning according to the betting sites.
See on APWin the probable line-ups, where to watch and also the prediction for Sporting vs FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga.
Prediction for Sporting vs FC Arouca
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Overview Sporting vs FC Arouca
Sporting are favourites, with odds of 1.32 and a 75.76% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Sporting Clube de Portugal, with 15 win(s) against 1 for FC Arouca. The odds for a Futebol Clube de Arouca win are 18.22 and a draw is 11.
In the Liga Portugal, Sporting have 4 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 15 goal(s) scored and 6 conceded, having Luis Suárez as top scorer with 5 goal(s). Meanwhile, FC Arouca have 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 8 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, and Iván Martínez Gonzálvez as top scorer with 4 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Sporting and FC Arouca
In 18 clashes, Sporting have the advantage over FC Arouca: 15 win(s) against 1 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 24/01/2026, in the Liga Portugal. Sporting won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Sporting 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.
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Sporting: current form
Sporting are in great form in the Liga Portugal: a 67% win rate and 2.33 points per match in 6 matches.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 4 win(s) and 0 defeat(s).
See more numbers in the Portuguese League:
4 win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
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15 goals scored (2.5 per match)
Top scorer: Luis Suárez (5 goal(s))
FC Arouca: current form
A team with extreme defensive strength: FC Arouca have conceded only 0.83 goal(s) per match in 6 matches in the Liga Portugal.
See more numbers in the competition:
3 win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.67 point(s) per match
8 goals scored (1.33 per match)
Top scorer: Iván Martínez Gonzálvez (4 goal(s))
Sporting vs FC Arouca key players
In the Liga Portugal, Luis Suárez carries Sporting Clube de Portugal's attack with 5 goal(s).
The playmaker is Geny Catamo, leading in assists with 3. In the whole season, Luis Suárez has 28 goal(s).
On the other side, Iván Martínez Gonzálvez is the name that frightens the most for Os Arouquenses with 4 goal(s) in the Liga Portugal.
In terms of playmaking, Naïs Djouahra leads in assists with 4. In the whole season, Alfonso Trezza has accumulated 9 goal(s).
Sporting vs FC Arouca statistics in the Liga Portugal
Sporting have an average of 7.84 corners and 2.33 cards per match. Meanwhile, FC Arouca have 8.5 corners and 2.33 cards. See the numbers for Sporting vs FC Arouca in the table below.
Sporting
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Away | D W D W D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3.67 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 2.67 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 1.59 | 1.8 |
|
xGA
|
0.85 | 0.92 | 0.77 |
FC Arouca
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W L W |
1.4 |
| Home | L W W W D |
2 |
| Away | D L W W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 3.33 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2.33 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 33% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.55 | 0.71 |
|
xGA
|
1.69 | 1.1 | 2.28 |
More tips for Sporting vs FC Arouca
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Correct score prediction for Sporting vs FC Arouca
Sporting hold the advantage in the head-to-head record and arrive with good attacking output. Our score projection: Sporting 3-1 FC Arouca. Getting the exact score right requires luck and analysis. Bet responsibly.
Where to watch Sporting vs FC Arouca
Check out where to watch the live match between FC Arouca and Sporting:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Sporting and FC Arouca
The line-ups for Sporting 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.
Sporting Clube de Portugal line-up
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1
Rui Silva
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5
Sergi Altimira Clavell
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6
Zeno Debast
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10
Geny Catamo
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20
Maximiliano Vilches
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22
Iván Fresneda Corraliza
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25
Gonçalo Inácio
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31
Luis Santos
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58
Flávio Ferreira Gonçalves
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77
Issa Doumbia
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97
Luis Suárez
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
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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10
Pablo Gozálbez
Midfielder
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12
Ignacio De Arruabarrena
Goalkeeper
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15
Javier Felipe
Defender
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17
Iván Martínez Gonzálvez
Forward
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18
Orest Lebedenko
Defender
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19
Alfonso Trezza
Forward
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28
Tiago Esgaio
Defender
The FC Arouca starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Sporting vs FC Arouca
Match: Sporting vs FC Arouca
Tournament: Primeira Liga 2026/27
Date: 19/09/2026
Time: 20:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Estádio José Alvalade
Broadcast: none scheduled
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