Based on last 50 matches in "Portugal. Liga Portugal", up to 10/08/2023
To build a prediction for the Sporting CP - Arouca match, scheduled for 8 October 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Sporting CP have played 50 matches, in which they won 37 of them, drew 6 times and lost 7 matches. Arouca, having played 50 matches, won 18 times, drew 15 matches and lost 17 defeats. In the league, Sporting CP average 2.2 goals scored per game and 0.9 conceded. Arouca average 1 scored and 1.1 conceded. These sides last met on 15 April 2023 at Sporting CP's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
In the head-to-head meetings between these teams, they had more than 10 when Arouca applied huge pressure and dominated Sporting CP. When one team dominated, the number of corners was completely dead. Therefore, I assume there will be a clash here, as Arouca have not scored in their last 3 games, an... Show more
Sporting CP are playing very well and energetically; at home, they can easily score 2-3 goals, and their opponent is unlikely to be able to prevent this away from home.
Based on the summary statistics, it is clear that the average total of cards is more than 6 on average, which is not a bad indicator. Considering that one of the strict referees will officiate, this works in our favor, so we are taking the Over at the maximum in this match.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
Arouca concedes under 2 goals in 27 out of 34 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)3.54
Arouca concedes under 2 goals in 15 out of last 19 away matches.
IT1U (1.5)3.54
In 9 out of 12 last matches involving Arouca, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.848
In 5 out of last 6 away matches involving Arouca, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.848
In 21 out of 23 last matches involving Arouca, over under 3 goals were scored.
TU (2.5)2.5
In 16 out of 18 last matches of Arouca away, over under 3 goals were scored.
TU (2.5)2.5
Arouca does not lose by more than 1 goal in 18 out of 20 last matches.
H2 (+1.5)2.39
Sporting CP scores over 2 goals in 13 out of last 23 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)1.9
In 22 out of 31 last matches involving Arouca, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.648
In 8 out of 11 last matches where Arouca played away, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.648
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Давид Симау, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Антониу Нобре (Portugal). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 585 yellow cards (averaging 5.9 per match) and 33 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 28% of matches (28 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.