AVS vs FC Arouca: match statistics
The match between AVS and FC Arouca promises to be a clash between two teams in a difficult league situation. AVS sits in 18th place and has not won a single home match this season, with a poor record of 0-4-13 and an average of just 0.78 goals per match against 2 conceded in home games. FC Arouca ranks 16th and also struggles on the road, losing 63% of their matches while conceding an average of 2.88 goals and scoring just 1. Both teams have negative form in their last five matches (AVS: 0.8 PPG, Arouca: 1 PPG) and high defeat rates. Given the weakness of both sides, their low efficiency, and the fact that AVS has 33% draws at home while Arouca has 25% draws away, a split of points seems the most probable result. Neither team holds a clear advantage, making a draw the most logical scenario for this encounter.
AVS vs FC Arouca: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
AVS played against FC Arouca in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
AVS has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. FC Arouca has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
AVS scores 0.65 goals per game and allows 2.53. FC Arouca scores 1.06 and allows 2.47. Games in this league average 2.73 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of AVS's games and 53% of FC Arouca's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 65%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
AVS has the higher season xG average, 1.11 to 1.10 per game. AVS takes 10.2 shots per game, while FC Arouca takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
AVS leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.29 goals per game after halftime. FC Arouca leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
AVS's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For FC Arouca, it is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.73 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match between AVS and FC Arouca promises to be a clash between two teams in a difficult league situation. AVS sits in 18th place and has not won a single home match this season, with a poor record of 0-4-13 and an average of just 0.78 goals per match against 2 conceded in home games. FC Arouca ranks 16th and also struggles on the road, losing 63% of their matches while conceding an average of 2.88 goals and scoring just 1. Both teams have negative form in their last five matches (AVS: 0.8 PPG, Arouca: 1 PPG) and high defeat rates. Given the weakness of both sides, their low efficiency, and the fact that AVS has 33% draws at home while Arouca has 25% draws away, a split of points seems the most probable result. Neither team holds a clear advantage, making a draw the most logical scenario for this encounter.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| AVS | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
FC Arouca is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - AVS · 1 pts / game - FC Arouca
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
FC Arouca is 63% better for: goals scored per game.
0.65 goals / game - AVS · 1.06 goals / game - FC Arouca
AVS scores in 47% of games (8 of 17 meczów), while FC Arouca keeps a clean sheet in 12% (2 of 17 meczów).
FC Arouca scores in 59% of games (10 of 17 meczów), while AVS keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - AVS
Over / Under - FC Arouca
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
FC Arouca is 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.65 pts / game - AVS · 0.88 pts / game - FC Arouca
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
AVS - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
FC Arouca - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
AVS
FC Arouca
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| AVS | Liga | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.18 | 2.73 | ▲ 3.53 |
| Both teams scored | • 47% | 46% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 54% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 30% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 74% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 77% | ▲ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from AVS's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against FC Arouca. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of AVS vs FC Arouca?
The Liga NOS match finished AVS 0:1 FC Arouca. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before AVS vs FC Arouca?
AVS score 0.65 goals per game on average and FC Arouca 1.06. The Liga NOS average is 2.73 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 47% of AVS's matches and 53% of FC Arouca's.
What form are AVS and FC Arouca in?
Over the last 5 games AVS have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and FC Arouca 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for AVS vs FC Arouca?
The statistical background for AVS vs FC Arouca — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.