FC Arouca vs Sporting CP: match statistics
Sporting CP displays a decisive advantage in all key statistics for this match. The visitors occupy 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins, 3 draws, and only 1 defeat, while FC Arouca sits in 15th position with just 4 wins this season. Sporting is unbeaten on the road (78% wins), averaging 2.22 goals per match and keeping a clean sheet in 33% of games, with a positive goal difference of +14. FC Arouca loses 44% of home matches, concedes an average of 2.11 goals per game, and holds a negative balance of -9. Additionally, the hosts failed to score in 44% of their home matches, while Sporting hasn't recorded a single away game without scoring (0% FTS%). The form of both teams in the last 5 matches also favors the visitors (2.0 PPG vs 1.6 PPG), and the advantage in possession (64% vs 51%) and shot efficiency confirms Sporting's class.
FC Arouca vs Sporting CP: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
FC Arouca played Sporting CP in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
FC Arouca: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Sporting CP: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
FC Arouca scores 1.06 and concedes 2.33 goals per match. Sporting CP scores 2.78 and concedes 0.50. League average: 2.71 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: FC Arouca 50%, Sporting CP 44%. Over 2.5: FC Arouca 61%, Sporting CP 67%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Sporting CP has higher xG: 2.13 vs 1.15. FC Arouca: 10.0 shots per match, Sporting CP: 19.1.
Match halves
FC Arouca: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.56. Sporting CP: half-time lead 61%, second-half goals 1.56.
Goals by minute
FC Arouca: 0-15 (5 goals). Sporting CP: 31-45+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.71 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 6.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Sporting CP displays a decisive advantage in all key statistics for this match. The visitors occupy 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins, 3 draws, and only 1 defeat, while FC Arouca sits in 15th position with just 4 wins this season. Sporting is unbeaten on the road (78% wins), averaging 2.22 goals per match and keeping a clean sheet in 33% of games, with a positive goal difference of +14. FC Arouca loses 44% of home matches, concedes an average of 2.11 goals per game, and holds a negative balance of -9. Additionally, the hosts failed to score in 44% of their home matches, while Sporting hasn't recorded a single away game without scoring (0% FTS%). The form of both teams in the last 5 matches also favors the visitors (2.0 PPG vs 1.6 PPG), and the advantage in possession (64% vs 51%) and shot efficiency confirms Sporting's class.
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
| FC Arouca | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 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.
Sporting CP is 63% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - FC Arouca · 2.6 pts / match - Sporting CP
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 162% better for: goals scored per match.
1.06 goals / match - FC Arouca · 2.78 goals / match - Sporting CP
Sporting CP is 366% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.33 goals / match - FC Arouca · 0.5 goals / match - Sporting CP
FC Arouca scores in 61% of matches (11 of 18 matches), while Sporting CP keeps a clean sheet in 56% (10 of 18 matches).
Sporting CP scores in 100% of matches (18 of 18 matches), while FC Arouca keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 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 - FC Arouca
Over / Under - Sporting CP
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.
Sporting CP is 117% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - FC Arouca · 2.17 pts / match - Sporting CP
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Arouca - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sporting CP - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 61% of matches and wins 78%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +9 | +7 |
* 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 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
FC Arouca
Sporting CP
* 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
| FC Arouca | Liga | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.39 | 2.71 | ▲ 3.28 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 45% | • 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 52% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 30% | ▲ 56% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 72% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 77% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: FC Arouca 0 - 0 - 1 Sporting CP. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of FC Arouca vs Sporting CP?
The Liga NOS match finished FC Arouca 1:2 Sporting CP. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before FC Arouca vs Sporting CP?
FC Arouca score 1.06 goals per game on average and Sporting CP 2.78. The Liga NOS average is 2.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 50% of FC Arouca's matches and 44% of Sporting CP's.
What form are FC Arouca and Sporting CP in?
Over the last 5 games FC Arouca have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Sporting CP 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FC Arouca vs Sporting CP?
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.