Porto vs FC Arouca: match statistics
Porto, as the league leader, displays dominant form, particularly at home, where they have won 82% of matches with only 9% of games seeing them fail to score. The hosts boast an impressive goal difference of +18 in home matches, conceding an average of just 0.27 goals per game and keeping a clean sheet in 73% of fixtures. FC Arouca, conversely, performs poorly on the road, losing 55% of matches and conceding an average of 2.36 goals with a goal difference of -12. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.6 vs 1.15), and Porto's form in the last 5 home matches (wwwdw) is incomparably better than Arouca's away form (ldwll). All key indicators point to a decisive victory for the leader, who should control the match from the opening whistle.
Porto vs FC Arouca: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Porto played against FC Arouca in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Porto has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. FC Arouca has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Porto scores 1.91 goals per game and allows 0.30. FC Arouca scores 1.35 and allows 2.13. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 26% of Porto's games and 52% of FC Arouca's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 70%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Porto has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.20 per game. Porto takes 14.0 shots per game, while FC Arouca takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Porto leads at halftime in 57% of its games and scores 1.13 goals per game after halftime. FC Arouca leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Porto's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). For FC Arouca, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Porto, as the league leader, displays dominant form, particularly at home, where they have won 82% of matches with only 9% of games seeing them fail to score. The hosts boast an impressive goal difference of +18 in home matches, conceding an average of just 0.27 goals per game and keeping a clean sheet in 73% of fixtures. FC Arouca, conversely, performs poorly on the road, losing 55% of matches and conceding an average of 2.36 goals with a goal difference of -12. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.6 vs 1.15), and Porto's form in the last 5 home matches (wwwdw) is incomparably better than Arouca's away form (ldwll). All key indicators point to a decisive victory for the leader, who should control the match from the opening whistle.
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
| Porto | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.38 |
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.
Porto is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Porto · 1.8 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.
Porto is 41% better for: goals scored per game.
1.91 goals / game - Porto · 1.35 goals / game - FC Arouca
Porto is 610% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.3 goals / game - Porto · 2.13 goals / game - FC Arouca
Porto scores in 96% of games (22 of 23 meczów), while FC Arouca keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
FC Arouca scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Porto keeps a clean sheet in 74% (17 of 23 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 - Porto
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.
Porto is 118% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.09 pts / game - Porto · 0.96 pts / game - FC Arouca
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Porto - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 87%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
FC Arouca - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +7 |
* 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 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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
Porto
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
| Porto | Liga | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.22 | 2.77 | ▲ 3.48 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 26% | 46% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 56% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 74% | 30% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 71% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 79% | • 78% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Porto's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against FC Arouca. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Porto vs FC Arouca?
The Liga NOS match finished Porto 3:1 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 Porto vs FC Arouca?
Porto score 1.91 goals per game on average and FC Arouca 1.35. The Liga NOS average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 26% of Porto's matches and 52% of FC Arouca's.
What form are Porto and FC Arouca in?
Over the last 5 games Porto have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and FC Arouca 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Porto vs FC Arouca?
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.