FC Arouca vs Santa Clara: match statistics
FC Arouca vs Santa Clara: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
FC Arouca played against Santa Clara in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on September 13, 2026. Venue: Estádio Municipal de Arouca. Final score: 1:2.
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 2.72 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 45% for BTTS and 55% 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 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 55% 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.
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
FC Arouca have posted very strong home numbers: they have won both of their home matches so far, averaging 3 goals per game, and have yet to lose at home. The hosts also create more chances than Santa Clara do away from home, averaging 16 shots, 6.5 shots on target and an xG of 1.73, compared with their opponents’ 11.5 shots, 2.5 shots on target and xG of 1.16. Santa Clara remain unbeaten after five matchdays, with a record of 3 wins and 2 draws, and concede just 0.5 goals per away game, meaning they can effectively limit the risk. At the same time, the visitors average only 1 goal scored away from home, while Arouca have found the net in every home match. The superior quality of chances created and Arouca’s significantly higher attacking efficiency on home soil point to a narrow but realistic chance of victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal points to BTTS - No, as Arouca keeps a clean sheet in 67% of home matches, while Santa Clara does so in 50% of away games. The hosts concede just 0.67 goals per match at home, whereas the visitors average 1.00 goal away from home and manage only 2.5 shots on target. BTTS has occurred in just 33% of Arouca’s matches and 50% of Santa Clara’s, compared with a league average of 40%. Current form also supports a No Goal outcome for one of the teams: across their last five matches, both sides conceded an average of 0.6 goals, while BTTS occurred in 20% and 40% of their respective games. Arouca have the clearer attacking potential, averaging 2.33 goals and an xG of 1.65 at home, compared with Santa Clara’s 1.00 goal and xG of 1.16 away from home. This points more towards a home win to nil than an open exchange of goals.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The projection of 2.16 goals is based on combining both teams’ recent attacking form with their highly solid defenses: Arouca and Santa Clara have conceded an average of just 0.6 goals each over their last five matches. During the same period, the hosts scored 1.4 goals per game, while the visitors averaged 1.8, but both teams recorded at least three goals in only 40% of their matches. Santa Clara have not had a single league match go above 2.5 goals so far, and their average goals conceded is just 0.5. Arouca possess greater scoring potential, averaging 1.65 xG and 5.0 shots on target, but Santa Clara allow opponents just 0.90 xG per match. The Under 3.5 goals line therefore has a clear edge, as the data from both sides more strongly supports a scoreline in the 1–3 goal range than an open exchange leading to four goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
FC Arouca average 2.33 goals scored and only 0.67 conceded at home, while Santa Clara score 1.00 goal per away match and concede just 0.50. The hosts led at the break in 2 of their 3 home matches, scoring an average of 1.33 goals before half-time, whereas the visitors have managed only 0.50 goals during this phase away from home. Arouca’s advantage is also evident in chance creation: their average xG stands at 1.65 compared with Santa Clara’s 1.16, while shots on target are 5.0 versus 2.5. Santa Clara have avoided defeat in their last five matches, but as many as 40% of those games ended in a draw, strengthening the half-time draw as the main alternative. Nevertheless, the strongest scenario remains Arouca leading at half-time and securing the win, as they have won 67% of their home matches and kept a clean sheet in 67% of them.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| 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 games), while Santa Clara keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 games).
Santa Clara scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 games), while FC Arouca keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 games).
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 | 2.72 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 45% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 55% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 60% | 31% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 72% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 72% | ▼ 40% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
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
What was the result of FC Arouca vs Santa Clara?
The Liga NOS match finished FC Arouca 1:2 Santa Clara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this 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 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% 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.