Porto vs FC Arouca: match statistics
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 August 23, 2026. Venue: Estádio Do Dragão. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Porto has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. FC Arouca has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Porto scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.00. FC Arouca scores 2.50 and allows 0.00. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of Porto's games and 0% of FC Arouca's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 50%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Porto has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.04 per game. Porto takes 11.5 shots per game, while FC Arouca takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Porto leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. FC Arouca leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Porto's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For FC Arouca, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 45% 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 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 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
Both teams opened the season with two wins without conceding, and their last five matches produced identical records of 4 wins and 1 draw. Porto, however, have a clear edge in chance creation at home: they average 9 shots and 54% possession, while Arouca manage just 4 shots and 42% possession away from home. Although the hosts score an average of 2 goals at home, their xG stands at 1.16, whereas Arouca’s away xG is very low at 0.48, limiting the reliability of their attacking output. The visitors make efficient use of their limited opportunities, converting 25% of shots into goals compared with Porto’s 22%, but they allow opponents an xG of 2.33 per away match. Porto should create more chances and make the most of their home advantage, although Arouca’s strong current run increases the risk of a draw.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - No pick is primarily supported by Porto’s very strong defense: the hosts have yet to concede a goal, while their average xG against is just 0.58. Arouca creates only 0.48 xG away from home, averaging 4 shots and 2 shots on target, which clearly limits their chances of scoring. Porto should find a way to score as well, averaging 4.0 goals at home, while Arouca’s defense allows an average of 2.33 xG. Both teams currently have a BTTS rate of 0% in league data, and 100% of Porto’s home matches have ended with at least three goals and no goal for the opposition. The form across the last five matches has been slightly more open, with BTTS rates of 40% for Porto and 60% for Arouca, but the hosts’ defensive advantage still points more strongly toward a scenario in which at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Porto create chances worth an average of 1.59 xG at home, while Arouca’s defense concedes as much as 2.33 xG per away match, clearly favoring goals for the hosts. At the same time, Arouca generate only 0.48 xG away from home, while Porto allow opponents just 0.58 xG, so the visitors’ contribution to the scoreline should be limited. In their last five matches, Porto conceded only 2 goals, or 0.4 per game, despite Arouca averaging 2.6 goals scored during this period. The hosts won their only home match so far 4:0, but both teams have kept clean sheets in the season data, increasing the likelihood of a scenario in which one side controls the result. The projected total of 2.49 goals favors Under 3.5, as this selection only loses if there are at least four goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Porto have a clear advantage in terms of chance quality: the hosts’ average xG is 1.59, while Arouca create just 0.48 xG, and the visitors’ defense allows an average of up to 2.33 xG. The hosts average 15 shots and 6 on target, compared with just 4 attempts and 2 on target for Arouca. In their last five matches, Porto led at the break in 100% of games, scoring an average of 1.5 goals before half-time and conceding only 0.25. However, Arouca are in good form, averaging 2.6 goals scored across their last five matches, which leaves a significant chance of an equaliser or a turnaround after the break. Nevertheless, the strongest scenario remains Porto leading at half-time and securing a full-time victory, supported by the hosts conceding an average of just 0.4 goals in their last five outings.
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
| Porto | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.63 |
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.
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 25% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Porto · 2.5 goals / game - FC Arouca
Porto scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while FC Arouca keeps a clean sheet in 100% (2 of 2 meczów).
FC Arouca scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Porto keeps a clean sheet in 100% (2 of 2 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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / game - Porto · 2 pts / game - FC Arouca
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Porto - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
FC Arouca - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 50% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* 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 0-15 (2 goals). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
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 | ▼ 2.00 | 2.86 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 45% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 50% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 100% | 27% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 73% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 77% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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 Porto's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against FC Arouca. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Porto vs FC Arouca?
The Liga NOS match finished Porto 2:0 FC Arouca. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Porto and FC Arouca?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Porto won 2, FC Arouca won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Porto vs FC Arouca?
Porto score 2.00 goals per game on average and FC Arouca 2.50. The Liga NOS average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Porto's matches and 0% of FC Arouca's.
What form are Porto and FC Arouca in?
Over the last 5 games Porto have a 2-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and FC Arouca 2-0-0 (3.00 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.