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€25.35m

6 Apr13:45
3 : 2

Estoril

€31.90m

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Arouca vs Estoril Prediction Primeira Liga

Arouca vs Estoril prediction: value, goals, and a 2-1 call

Mark your calendar for Monday, 2026-04-06 (18:45 GMT) as this Arouca vs Estoril prediction takes us to the compact Estádio Municipal de Arouca (around 5,600 seats) for Liga Portugal Betclic Round 28. With the betting odds set at 2.48 for the home win, 3.55 for the draw, and 2.95 for the away win, this looks like one of those nights where one moment of quality (or one silly mistake) can swing everything.

Team context, form, and what to expect tactically

Arouca arrive with a bit of relief after stopping a three-game losing run that included harsh lessons against Benfica, Famalicão, and FC Porto. Their 1-0 win away at Moreirense on March 21 came from a 67th-minute strike by substitute Miguel Puche, and it felt like the kind of result that restores belief. Vasco Seabra has also just extended his deal until June 2026 (with an option), and he’s been vocal that the performances have often been better than the points suggest.

Expect Arouca to try to be proactive at home: patient build-up, full-backs supporting, and quick combinations in the half-spaces. Seabra has even highlighted how internal competition is making his team selection tricky, which is a nice “problem” to have—unless you’re the one left on the bench.

  • Arouca absences: Mateo Flores is out, Alfonso Trezza is suspended (red card), Fally Mayulu is doubtful, and Pedro Santos has trained again but may lack rhythm.
  • Arouca boost: Tiago Esgaio and Javi Sánchez are expected to be available.

Estoril, under Ian Cathro, have been one of the steadier stories in the top half. Results have been mixed lately (a 1-2 loss to Rio Ave most recently), but they’ve shown they can win tight games, like the 1-0 over Nacional, and they can open up too, like the 3-1 against Gil Vicente. Their structure in midfield is usually the foundation, and they’re comfortable grinding out points away from home.

  • Estoril absence: Kévin Boma is ruled out.
  • Head to head: the last meeting on 2025-03-16 finished 1-1, a fair snapshot of how close this matchup can be.

Stats nuggets and momentum clues

Arouca have already shown they can surprise: that 2-2 draw away at Benfica on 2025-04-13 came when they were priced at a huge 15.0. Estoril have their own “we can do this” receipt too, beating Braga 1-0 on 2025-12-19 at 5.2 odds. In other words: neither side is allergic to upsetting the script.

Our AI picks: markets, totals, and scoreline

For this Arouca vs Estoril prediction, the strongest angle is on total goals. The model leans to Over 1.5 goals (odds 1.22) with a 6.0/10 trust rating, suggesting at least two goals is the most likely story arc.

  • Top bet: Over 1.5 goals @ 1.22 (trust 6.0/10)
  • 1X2 lean: Arouca win “1” @ 2.48 (trust 2.4/10) — low confidence, so keep stakes sensible
  • Correct score: 2-1
  • Half-time: 1-1

The game script behind that: Arouca slightly ahead in control (projected 53% possession vs 47%), edging shots (12 vs 10) and shots on target (4 vs 3). Corners look even (3-3), and discipline should be manageable (2 yellows each). With squad values at €25.35m for Arouca and €31.90m for Estoril, the market is right to call this tight—so if you’re shopping the betting odds, the safer logic is goals, not hero-ball on the winner.

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Arouca vs Estoril

O1.5 -455

At least 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -455
6/10

1x2 Tip

1 148

Arouca is expected to win with odds of 148
2/10

Total Goals

Over 1.5 -455

At least 2 goals will be scored in the match
6/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes -182

Both teams are expected to score
2/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&O1.5 -141

Home win/draw and over 1.5 goals
1/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

2:1

Stats Predictions

1.59
xG
1.41
53%
Ball Possession
47%
12
Total Shots
10
4
Shots on Goal
3
4
Shots Off Goal
3
3
Corners
3
2
Yellow Cards
2

Average / Match

1.4
Expected Goals
1.4
2.9
Total Goals
3.5
1.6
Goals Scored
2
1.3
Goals Against
1.5
51%
Possession
56%
11.8
Total Shots
11.6
4.5
Shots on Goal
4.3
4.6
Shots off Goal
4.4
13.7
Fouls
11.8
3.1
Corners
4.5
2.2
Offsides
1.4
2.8
Yellow Cards
2.22
415
Total Passes
464

Overview Last 10 Matches

5
Wins
5
7
Over 1.5 Goals
8
7
Over 2.5 Goals
8
3
Over 3.5 Goals
5
5
Both Teams Scored
5
0
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Arouca
9 - 5 - 8
Estoril
Arouca Arouca 06-Apr-26
3:2
Estoril Estoril
Arouca Arouca 16-Mar-25
1:1
Estoril Estoril
Arouca Arouca 13-Aug-23
4:3
Estoril Estoril
Arouca Arouca 07-Jan-23
2:0
Estoril Estoril
Arouca Arouca 07-Aug-21
0:2
Estoril Estoril
Arouca Arouca 02-Feb-21
1:0
Estoril Estoril
Arouca Arouca 25-Aug-13
1:2
Estoril Estoril
Arouca Arouca 18-Aug-14
1:1
Estoril Estoril
Arouca Arouca 06-Jan-16
1:0
Estoril Estoril
Arouca Arouca 13-Jan-17
2:1
Estoril Estoril

Profile time Recent Matches of Arouca

16 MayW Arouca Arouca 3 Tondela Tondela 1
11 MayW GIL Vicente GIL Vicente 1 Arouca Arouca 3
02 MayD Arouca Arouca 2 Santa Clara Santa Clara 2
24 AprL Alverca Alverca 2 Arouca Arouca 1
19 AprW Arouca Arouca 1 Estrela Estrela 0
12 AprL SC Braga SC Braga 1 Arouca Arouca 0
06 AprW Arouca Arouca 3 Estoril Estoril 2
21 MarW Moreirense Moreirense 0 Arouca Arouca 1
14 MarL Arouca Arouca 1 Benfica Benfica 2
06 MarL Famalicao Famalicao 1 Arouca Arouca 0

Profile time Recent Matches Of Estoril

16 MayLEstoril Estoril 1 Benfica Benfica 3
10 MayDAlverca Alverca 1 Estoril Estoril 1
03 MayDSC Braga SC Braga 1 Estoril Estoril 1
26 AprLEstoril Estoril 0 Famalicao Famalicao 1
20 AprLMoreirense Moreirense 1 Estoril Estoril 0
12 AprLEstoril Estoril 1 FC Porto FC Porto 3
06 AprLArouca Arouca 3 Estoril Estoril 2
22 MarLEstoril Estoril 1 Rio Ave Rio Ave 2
15 MarWNacional Nacional 0 Estoril Estoril 1
07 MarDEstoril Estoril 0 Casa Pia Casa Pia 0

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1 FC PortoFC Porto3466-1888
2 Sporting CPSporting CP3489-2482
3 BenficaBenfica3474-2580
4 SC BragaSC Braga3464-3659
5 FamalicaoFamalicao3442-2956
6 GIL VicenteGIL Vicente3447-3850
7 MoreirenseMoreirense3437-4943
8 AroucaArouca3447-6442
9 GuimaraesGuimaraes3439-5142
10 EstorilEstoril3454-5739
11 AlvercaAlverca3435-5239
12 Rio AveRio Ave3435-5736
13 Santa ClaraSanta Clara3432-4136
14 NacionalNacional3437-4534
15 EstrelaEstrela3438-5630
16 Casa PiaCasa Pia3431-5730
17 TondelaTondela3427-5528
18 AVSAVS3427-6721
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