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Matchday 12 of the Primeira Liga brings an intriguing encounter as FC Arouca hosts Sporting Clube de Braga. Arouca, currently battling at the lower end of the table, desperately needs points to climb away from the relegation zone. Their defensive record this season has been particularly concerning, conceding a league-high 30 goals in just 11 games. Sporting Braga, on the other hand, sits comfortably in the top half, aiming to solidify their position and push for European qualification spots. They come into this match as the clear favorites, with a stronger squad and superior form. This fixture promises goals, given Arouca’s defensive vulnerabilities and Braga’s attacking intent.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 31 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 28 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 25 |
| 4 | Gil Vicente FC | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 23 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 19 |
| 6 | Moreirense FC | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 18 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Vitória SC | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 14 |
| 9 | GD Estoril Praia | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| 10 | CD Nacional | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 12 |
| 11 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | -5 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1 | 11 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 11 |
| 14 | FC Alverca | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 11 |
| 15 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -11 | 9 |
| 16 | FC Arouca | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -17 | 9 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -14 | 6 |
| 18 | AVS | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | -17 | 3 |
- Sporting Clube de Braga: Position 7, 11 Played, 4 Won, 4 Drawn, 3 Lost, 16 Points, 19 Goals For, 11 Goals Against, +8 Goal Difference.
- FC Arouca: Position 16, 11 Played, 2 Won, 3 Drawn, 6 Lost, 9 Points, 13 Goals For, 30 Goals Against, -17 Goal Difference.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2025 | Primeira Liga | Sporting Clube de Braga | 2 - 1 | FC Arouca |
| 03 Nov 2024 | Primeira Liga | FC Arouca | 1 - 2 | Sporting Clube de Braga |
| 06 Apr 2024 | Primeira Liga | Sporting Clube de Braga | 0 - 3 | FC Arouca |
| 12 Nov 2023 | Primeira Liga | FC Arouca | 0 - 1 | Sporting Clube de Braga |
| 19 Feb 2023 | Primeira Liga | Sporting Clube de Braga | 2 - 0 | FC Arouca |
The historical head-to-head record between these two teams in the Primeira Liga largely favors Sporting Braga. In their last eight encounters, Braga has secured an impressive seven victories, while Arouca has managed just one win. Notably, that single Arouca victory was a significant 3-0 away triumph in April 2024. However, Braga responded by beating Arouca twice by a 2-1 scoreline in the 2024-2025 season. Many of these matches have also been high-scoring affairs, including two 6-0 victories for Braga. The aggregate goal tally from their last eight league meetings stands at 25 goals, averaging over 3 goals per game. This indicates a propensity for open and attacking football when these sides meet.
Our Prediction
Considering FC Arouca’s abysmal defensive record this season (30 goals conceded in 11 games) and Sporting Braga’s consistent attacking threat, this match is ripe for goals. Braga has a strong historical record against Arouca, and even when Arouca pulled off an upset, it was a high-scoring game (0-3). The recent 2-1 results also highlight the likelihood of multiple goals. Expect Braga to exploit Arouca’s defensive weaknesses, contributing significantly to the goal count.
Our betting tip for this match is:
Over 2.5 Goals
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