CD Tondela vs FC Arouca: match statistics
The fixture between CD Tondela and FC Arouca shapes up as a bottom-table clash between two sides grappling with serious issues. Tondela holds a disastrous home record with a 0% win rate and 71% loss rate, though FC Arouca also displays poor away form with just 14% of away matches won. Arouca boasts slightly better offensive efficiency (1 goal per away match vs 0.43 for Tondela at home) and superior shot conversion (12% vs 3%), handing them a slight edge. Both teams share similar average possession (44-45%) and high goals conceded rates, suggesting an open yet chaotic encounter. Considering the desperation of both squads and their balanced xG stats, a draw appears the most likely scenario, although the visitors' slight offensive advantage and Tondela's tragic home form give Arouca a chance to snatch a valuable three points.
CD Tondela vs FC Arouca: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
CD Tondela played FC Arouca in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 3 January 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
CD Tondela: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. FC Arouca: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
CD Tondela scores 0.60 and concedes 1.80 goals per match. FC Arouca scores 1.06 and concedes 2.44. League average: 2.69 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CD Tondela 33%, FC Arouca 50%. Over 2.5: CD Tondela 60%, FC Arouca 63%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
CD Tondela has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.08. CD Tondela: 12.2 shots per match, FC Arouca: 9.4.
Match halves
CD Tondela: half-time lead 7%, second-half goals 0.47. FC Arouca: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
CD Tondela: 46-60 (3 goals). FC Arouca: 0-15 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.69 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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
The fixture between CD Tondela and FC Arouca shapes up as a bottom-table clash between two sides grappling with serious issues. Tondela holds a disastrous home record with a 0% win rate and 71% loss rate, though FC Arouca also displays poor away form with just 14% of away matches won. Arouca boasts slightly better offensive efficiency (1 goal per away match vs 0.43 for Tondela at home) and superior shot conversion (12% vs 3%), handing them a slight edge. Both teams share similar average possession (44-45%) and high goals conceded rates, suggesting an open yet chaotic encounter. Considering the desperation of both squads and their balanced xG stats, a draw appears the most likely scenario, although the visitors' slight offensive advantage and Tondela's tragic home form give Arouca a chance to snatch a valuable three points.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| CD Tondela | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.15 | 0.37 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
FC Arouca is 67% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - CD Tondela · 1 pts / match - 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.
FC Arouca is 77% better for: goals scored per match.
0.6 goals / match - CD Tondela · 1.06 goals / match - FC Arouca
CD Tondela is 36% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.8 goals / match - CD Tondela · 2.44 goals / match - FC Arouca
CD Tondela scores in 40% of matches (6 of 15 matches), while FC Arouca keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 matches).
FC Arouca scores in 56% of matches (9 of 16 matches), while CD Tondela keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CD Tondela
Over / Under - FC Arouca
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
FC Arouca is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.73 pts / match - CD Tondela · 0.94 pts / match - FC Arouca
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CD Tondela - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 7% of matches and wins 13%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
FC Arouca - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 19%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
CD Tondela
FC Arouca
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| CD Tondela | Liga | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.40 | 2.69 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 53% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 30% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 74% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 75% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
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.
FAQ
What was the result of CD Tondela vs FC Arouca?
The Liga NOS match finished CD Tondela 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 CD Tondela vs FC Arouca?
CD Tondela score 0.60 goals per game on average and FC Arouca 1.06. The Liga NOS average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 33% of CD Tondela's matches and 50% of FC Arouca's.
What form are CD Tondela and FC Arouca in?
Over the last 5 games CD Tondela have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and FC Arouca 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CD Tondela vs FC Arouca?
The statistical background for CD Tondela vs FC Arouca — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.