FC Arouca vs Santa Clara: match statistics
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FC Arouca vs Santa Clara: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
FC Arouca plays Santa Clara in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game is scheduled for September 13, 2026.
Recent form
FC Arouca has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Santa Clara has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
FC Arouca scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 0.60. Santa Clara scores 1.80 and allows 0.60. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 20% of FC Arouca's games and 40% of Santa Clara's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 40%, compared with league averages of 40% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Santa Clara has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.11 per game. FC Arouca takes 10.4 shots per game, while Santa Clara takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
FC Arouca leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Santa Clara leads at halftime in 60% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
FC Arouca's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Santa Clara, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 40% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| FC Arouca | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.45 |
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.
Santa Clara is 10% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - FC Arouca · 2.2 pts / game - Santa Clara
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.
Santa Clara is 29% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - FC Arouca · 1.8 goals / game - Santa Clara
FC Arouca scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Santa Clara keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 meczów).
Santa Clara scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while FC Arouca keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 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 - FC Arouca
Over / Under - Santa Clara
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.
Santa Clara is 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - FC Arouca · 2.2 pts / game - Santa Clara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Arouca - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Santa Clara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
* 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 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
FC Arouca
Santa Clara
* 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
| FC Arouca | Liga | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 40% | • 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 50% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 60% | 33% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 71% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 69% | ▼ 40% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from FC Arouca's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Santa Clara. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do FC Arouca and Santa Clara play?
FC Arouca face Santa Clara on September 13, 2026 in Liga NOS. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Arouca and Santa Clara?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches FC Arouca won 0, Santa Clara won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before FC Arouca vs Santa Clara?
FC Arouca score 1.40 goals per game on average and Santa Clara 1.80. The Liga NOS average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 20% of FC Arouca's matches and 40% of Santa Clara's.
What form are FC Arouca and Santa Clara in?
Over the last 5 games FC Arouca have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Santa Clara 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FC Arouca vs Santa Clara?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.