Football · Portugal Primeira Liga · 01/11, 16:30

Prediction: Arouca vs Nacional

Team pages: Arouca · Nacional

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.9Total
Arouca1.78
Nacional1.12
1X2
52% 26% 23%
Arouca Draw Nacional
Markets
Over 2.5 goals 54% Both teams to score 55%
Most likely score
1-1 12%
Recent form · 10 last
Arouca 6-2-2 (W-D-L)
WWWLWDLDWW
Nacional 3-1-6 (W-D-L)
WDWLLLLLLW
Head-to-head
Arouca 4–1–1 Nacional (6 last)
  • Arouca3-0Nacional
  • Nacional1-2Arouca
  • Nacional1-2Arouca
  • Arouca1-0Nacional
  • Arouca0-1Nacional
  • Nacional2-2Arouca
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Arouca 1559 · Nacional 1430
AroucaDrawNacional
Our model52%26%23%
Market52%26%23%
Estimated total (ours) 2.9 goals · Bet365 line 2.5 · +0.4

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 63%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Arouca (rating 1559 vs 1430).
  • H2H favours Arouca: 4-1-1.
  • Cards-heavy: 9.1 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

AroucaNacional
Goals for / against (FT)1.5 / 0.81.2 / 1.8
Goals for / against (HT)0.7 / 0.50.5 / 1.2
Half-time result (W/D/L)40/40/20%10/50/40%
Corners (HT / FT)1.8 / 3.32 / 4.1
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)5.1 / 0.44 / 0.3

Head-to-head (H2H) · Arouca 4–1–1 Nacional

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DateHomeScoreAway
21/02/26
Portugal Primeira Liga
Arouca3-0
HT 0-0
Nacional
20/09/25
Portugal Primeira Liga
Nacional1-2
HT 0-0
Arouca
01/02/25
Portugal Primeira Liga
Nacional1-2
HT 1-2
Arouca
25/08/24
Portugal Primeira Liga
Arouca1-0
HT 1-0
Nacional
06/05/18
Portugal Segunda Liga
Arouca0-1
HT 0-1
Nacional
22/12/17
Portugal Segunda Liga
Nacional2-2
HT 0-2
Arouca

Standings · Portugal Primeira Liga

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 FC Porto 9900 21427
2 Benfica 9711 26822
3 Sporting 9531 211118
4 Santa Clara 9531 13618
5 Arouca 9522 12717
6 Academico Viseu 9522 131117
7 Gil Vicente 9423 8714
8 Alverca 9324 131311
9 Braga 9324 91111
10 Moreirense 9324 111611
11 Famalicao 9243 141110
12 Estrela 9243 141710
13 Guimaraes 9225 10108
14 Maritimo 9225 9198
15 Nacional 9216 10187
16 Casa Pia 9216 5177
17 Rio Ave 9216 8217
18 Estoril 9027 5152

Common opponents 6 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentAroucaNacional
Alverca 1-0 W 1-3 L
Estrela 1-0 W 2-3 L
Sporting 2-2 D 0-2 L
Santa Clara 1-2 L 2-2 D
Estoril 0-0 D 2-0 W
Guimaraes 1-0 W 0-1 L
Record vs common 3 W 2 D 1 L 1 W 1 D 4 L

Better against common opponents: Arouca (4 of 6 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Arouca

WWWLWDLDWW

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
24/10 Alverca
Portugal Primeira Liga
1-0 1-0 34 W
11/10 Estrela
Portugal Primeira Liga
1-0 1-0 57 W
19/09 Sporting
Portugal Primeira Liga
0-2 2-2 29 D
13/09 Santa Clara
Portugal Primeira Liga
0-2 1-2 58 L
07/09 Estoril
Portugal Primeira Liga
0-0 0-0 25 D
29/08 Maritimo
Portugal Primeira Liga
1-1 2-1 23 W
23/08 FC Porto
Portugal Primeira Liga
0-0 0-2 21 L
16/08 Moreirense
Portugal Primeira Liga
3-0 4-0 57 W
08/08 Guimaraes
Portugal Primeira Liga
0-0 1-0 27 W
16/05 Tondela
Portugal Primeira Liga
1-0 3-1 54 W

Nacional

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
25/10 Braga
Portugal Primeira Liga
1-0 1-0 44 W
11/10 Rio Ave
Portugal Primeira Liga
1-1 2-3 84 L
19/09 Famalicao
Portugal Primeira Liga
0-3 0-4 76 L
12/09 Alverca
Portugal Primeira Liga
0-3 1-3 23 L
05/09 Sporting
Portugal Primeira Liga
0-1 0-2 03 L
30/08 Estrela
Portugal Primeira Liga
1-1 2-3 43 L
23/08 Guimaraes
Portugal Primeira Liga
0-1 0-1 33 L
16/08 Estoril
Portugal Primeira Liga
0-0 2-0 76 W
10/08 Santa Clara
Portugal Primeira Liga
2-2 2-2 44 D
16/05 Guimaraes
Portugal Primeira Liga
0-0 2-0 27 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Arouca vs Nacional?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Arouca win (52%). Probabilities: Arouca 52%, draw 26%, Nacional 23%.

How many goals are expected in Arouca vs Nacional?

The model expects 2.9 goals (Arouca 1.78 · Nacional 1.12), with a 54% chance of over 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Arouca vs Nacional?

The model gives a 55% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.