Porto vs Arouca Prediction & Betting Tips - Liga Portugal
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Liga Portugal Predictions
Porto have beaten Arouca for years, with the last four meetings ending 4-0, 2-0, 4-0, and lately, 3-1. The reigning champions are a clear level above a modest Arouca side, which is exactly why the -1 handicap makes sense here. They meet at the Dragão on Sunday in the Liga Portugal. Keep reading for our full Porto vs Arouca match prediction.
Os Dragões have won both their opening games 2-0, and they have not conceded a goal yet. But there should be zero surprises there after they just won a 34-game tournament, with only 18 goals conceded. It would have been historic if this same club doesn't already hold the record for the fewest goals conceded in a Liga Portugal season (9) in 1979–80 and 1983–84!
A goal from Arouca is already highly unlikely from our POV. But in truth, Porto are hosting current league leaders Arouca, who opened with a fine 1-0 finish over Vitória on the road, before smashing four past Moreirense with a clean sheet.
Os Lobos will also be entering with fine form, as they've now won their last four Liga Portugal games. However, the away form paints a starker picture, considering Arouca have also lost five of their last eight league games on the road. Interestingly, Porto was the only one of those five teams to win with a -1 handicap.
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Porto v Arouca Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.21 | 6.2 | 12 |
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1.2 | 7.5 | 15 |
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1.18 | 7.3 | 14.5 |
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1.18 | 7.3 | 14.5 |
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1.18 | 7.3 | 14.5 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Porto and Arouca?
Our prediction for the Porto vs Arouca match is: Porto wins with -1 handicap.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 23/08/2026 between Porto and Arouca in Liga Portugal :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 60.62% for a win of Porto against Arouca with odds of 1.24 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Porto vs Arouca is 14.43% with odds of 7.5 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 24.95% chance ⭐ for a win of Arouca vs Porto with odds of 15 at 1xbet.
Porto vs Arouca Form
Porto and Arouca's standings in the Liga Portugal
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 |
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2
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6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 |
Porto and Arouca Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Liga Portugal
9 Aug 2026 - Liga Portugal
1 Aug 2026 - Portugal Super Cup
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
22 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
16 May 2026 - Liga Portugal
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Aug 2026 - Liga Portugal
1 Aug 2026 - Portugal Super Cup
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
16 May 2026 - Liga Portugal
2 May 2026 - Liga Portugal
22 Apr 2026 - Taca de Portugal
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Liga Portugal
22 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
10 May 2026 - Liga Portugal
26 Apr 2026 - Liga Portugal
16 Apr 2026 - Europa League
12 Apr 2026 - Liga Portugal
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2026 - Liga Portugal
8 Aug 2026 - Liga Portugal
22 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
16 May 2026 - Liga Portugal
11 May 2026 - Liga Portugal
2 May 2026 - Liga Portugal
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2026 - Liga Portugal
16 May 2026 - Liga Portugal
2 May 2026 - Liga Portugal
19 Apr 2026 - Liga Portugal
6 Apr 2026 - Liga Portugal
14 Mar 2026 - Liga Portugal
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Aug 2026 - Liga Portugal
22 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
11 May 2026 - Liga Portugal
24 Apr 2026 - Liga Portugal
12 Apr 2026 - Liga Portugal
21 Mar 2026 - Liga Portugal
Porto vs Arouca Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
17 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
27 Feb 2026 - Liga Portugal
29 Sept 2025 - Liga Portugal
1 Mar 2025 - Liga Portugal
29 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
12 Feb 2024 - Liga Portugal
3 Sept 2023 - Liga Portugal
Porto vs Arouca last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
J. Afonso
J. Costa
DefenderF. Moura
D. Prpic
A. Costa
MidfielderS. Eustaquio
H. In-beom
R. Mora
D. Cunha
ForwardA. Silva
B. Sainz
E. Ferreira
M. Silva Duarte
J. Vinarcik
DefenderM. Climent
B. Popovic
MidfielderM. Flores
P. Santos
ForwardP. Si-hoo
D. Nandin
P. Gozalbez
B. Mansilla
F. Mayulu
Missing players
M. Fernandes
MidfielderA. Varela
V. Sousa
O. Pietuszewski
ForwardS. Aghehowa
M. Puche Garcia
Most goals and assists
Porto
Arouca
A. Silva
(1 Goals)
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G. Veiga
(1 Goals)
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N. Perez
(1 Goals)
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B. Sainz
(1 Goals)
Barbero
(2 Goals)
H. In-beom
(1 Assists)
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G. Veiga
(1 Assists)
N. Djouahra
(3 Assists)
Porto and Arouca Stats in Liga Portugal
Porto - Arouca Key Points
- Porto have won both their opening games 2-0 without conceding.
- Porto's last four meetings with Arouca ended 4-0, 2-0, 4-0 and 3-1.
- Porto won last season's title conceding just 18 goals in 34 games.
- Arouca have lost five of their last eight league games on the road.
- Arouca have won their last four Liga Portugal games.
- Porto covered the -1 handicap in their recent wins over Arouca.
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Our Porto vs Arouca Prediction
For us, the disability makes sense the moment you look at the head-to-head. Os Dragões have hammered Arouca 4-0, 2-0, 4-0 and 3-1 in their last four meetings. They have also opened this season with two 2-0 wins and two clean sheets.
Os Lobos arrives in fine form, but their away record tells a different story, with five defeats in their last eight on the road. Champions at the Dragão against a team they routinely dismantle should win by a clear two. Hence, our Porto vs Arouca match prediction is that Porto wins with -1 handicap.
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