Sporting CP vs FC Arouca: match statistics
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Sporting CP vs FC Arouca: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sporting CP plays FC Arouca in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Estádio José Alvalade.
Recent form
Sporting CP has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. FC Arouca has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sporting CP scores 2.50 goals per game and allows 1.00. FC Arouca scores 1.33 and allows 0.83. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Sporting CP's games and 33% of FC Arouca's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 50%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sporting CP has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.13 per game. Sporting CP takes 14.0 shots per game, while FC Arouca takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Sporting CP leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. FC Arouca leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sporting CP's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For FC Arouca, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 57% 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 4.50 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
| Sporting CP | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 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.
Sporting CP is 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Sporting CP · 1.4 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.
Sporting CP is 88% better for: goals scored per game.
2.5 goals / game - Sporting CP · 1.33 goals / game - FC Arouca
FC Arouca is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Sporting CP · 0.83 goals / game - FC Arouca
Sporting CP scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while FC Arouca keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 games).
FC Arouca scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Sporting CP keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 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 - Sporting CP
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.
Sporting CP is 99% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.33 pts / game - Sporting CP · 1.17 pts / game - FC Arouca
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting CP - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.0 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 17% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +9 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Sporting CP
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
| Sporting CP | Liga | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 2.79 | ▼ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 49% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 28% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 72% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 75% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Sporting CP's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against FC Arouca. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Sporting CP and FC Arouca play?
Sporting CP face FC Arouca on September 19, 2026 in Liga NOS at Estádio José Alvalade. 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 Sporting CP and FC Arouca?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sporting CP won 2, FC Arouca won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sporting CP vs FC Arouca?
Sporting CP score 2.50 goals per game on average and FC Arouca 1.33. The Liga NOS average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Sporting CP's matches and 33% of FC Arouca's.
What form are Sporting CP and FC Arouca in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting CP have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and FC Arouca 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting CP vs FC Arouca?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sporting CP vs FC Arouca: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.