What is the best bet for Arouca vs Sporting CP?

Based on AI analysis, the best bet is '2' at odds of 1.35.

What are the latest odds for Arouca vs Sporting CP?

The latest odds are: Home Win - 10, Draw - 5.9, Away Win - 1.35.

What is the predicted total goals (Under/Over) for Arouca vs Sporting CP?

Our AI predicts the best bet for total goals in this match is 'over 2.5' goals. The available odds for this selection are 1.57.

What is the best 1X2 betting tip for Arouca vs Sporting CP?

Our AI-powered prediction suggests that the best 1X2 bet for this match is '2'. The available odds for this selection are 1.35.

What is the predicted final score for Arouca vs Sporting CP?

Our AI predicts a final score of 1:3.

What is the predicted halftime score for Arouca vs Sporting CP?

Our AI predicts the halftime score will be 1:1.

What is the expected ball possession for Arouca vs Sporting CP?

Our AI predicts Arouca will have 31% possession, while Sporting CP will have 69% possession.

How many shots are expected in Arouca vs Sporting CP?

The total number of shots is expected to be 21, with Arouca taking 5 shots and Sporting CP taking 16 shots.

How many corners are predicted in Arouca vs Sporting CP?

The match is expected to have a total of 8 corners, with Arouca earning 2 corners and Sporting CP earning 6 corners.

What is the predicted number of yellow cards for Arouca vs Sporting CP?

According to our AI prediction, this match is expected to have a total of 5 yellow cards. Arouca is projected to receive 3 yellow cards, while Sporting CP is expected to receive 2 yellow cards.

What is the squad value of Arouca before the match against Sporting CP?

The current estimated market value of Arouca is €25.20m. This reflects the financial strength of their squad before facing Sporting CP.

What is the squad value of Sporting CP before the match against Arouca?

The current estimated market value of Sporting CP is €470.50m. This represents their squad’s financial standing before playing against Arouca.

How many goals are expected in the first half of Arouca vs Sporting CP?

Our AI predicts that the first half of Arouca vs Sporting CP will have a total of 2 goals, based on the predicted halftime score of 1:1.

How many total goals are expected in Arouca vs Sporting CP?

According to our AI prediction, the match between Arouca and Sporting CP is expected to have a total of 4 goals, based on the predicted full-time score of 1:3.

Arouca vs Sporting CP Prediction

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Portugal

Primeira Liga

Arouca

€25.20m

24 Jan13:00

1 : 2

Sporting CP

€470.50m

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Arouca vs Sporting CP Prediction Primeira Liga

Arouca vs Sporting CP Prediction: Can the Underdogs Surprise?

Welcome to NerdyTips, where stats meet story! Our Arouca vs Sporting CP prediction for January 24, 2026, is here to help you navigate the numbers and narratives ahead of this Primeira Liga encounter. If you’re after head to head records, tactical analysis, and betting tips, you’re in the right place. Let’s break down what to expect when these two sides meet at Estádio Municipal de Arouca at 18:00 GMT.

Team Background and Recent Form

On paper, this fixture looks like a classic David versus Goliath. Sporting CP, currently sitting 2nd in the league, arrive in Arouca with confidence and a track record that’s hard to ignore. Their hosts, Arouca, are fighting to stay above the relegation zone in 15th place, and recent results haven’t exactly been inspiring for the home fans.

Sporting CP’s head to head dominance: Out of 20 meetings since 2013, Sporting have won 17, drawn 2, and lost just once to Arouca. Their last two encounters ended 5.9 and 3-0 in Sporting’s favor.
Arouca’s home struggles: Four wins, five draws, and nine defeats in 18 league games this season. At home, they’ve lost four of their last eight, and haven’t won in seven.
Sporting’s strength: With 14 wins and just one defeat in 18 matches, Sporting average 2.78 goals per game and concede just 0.5. They’re unbeaten in 35 of their last 40 matches across all competitions.

Still, football is a game of surprises. Arouca did hold Benfica to a 2-2 draw last April when nobody gave them a chance, and Sporting themselves once shut out Manchester City away from home. But those upsets are rare, and the stats suggest a familiar story could unfold.

Tactics and Key Players

Let’s talk tactics. Vasco Seabra has Arouca lining up in a 4-2-3-1, with a focus on tightening up set-piece defense—a major weakness this season. Key men like Alfonso Trezza and Naïs Djouahra have chipped in with goals, but the team’s -23 goal difference tells its own tale.

Sporting CP, meanwhile, blend youth and experience, often switching between a 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2. Their attacking style yields nearly 17 shots and close to 60% possession per match. Despite a long injury list (including Pedro Gonçalves and Nuno Santos), they’re still firing, led by the prolific Luis Suárez (15 league goals) and the creative Francisco Trincão.

Arouca injuries: Mateo Flores (meniscus tear).
Sporting CP injuries: Daniel Bragança, Geovany Quenda, Nuno Santos, Pedro Gonçalves, Zeno Debast, Ousmane Diomande, Fotis Ioannidis, Eduardo Quaresma.

Arouca vs Sporting CP Prediction and Betting Tips

Now, let’s get to the numbers our AI loves. The Arouca vs Sporting CP prediction is clear: the away team should win, and win well. Here’s why:

Odds: Home win at 10.0, Draw at 5.9, Away win at 1.35. The value is all on Sporting, even if the odds are short.
AI confidence: 10.0/10 for the away win (odds 1.35). That’s as close to a sure thing as you’ll find in football betting tips.
Expected goals: Predicted final score is 1:3, with a 1:1 scoreline at the break. Sporting should dominate possession (69%) and shots (16 to Arouca’s 5).
Over/Under: Over 2.5 goals is a solid shout (trust rating 5.5, odds 1.55). Sporting’s attack is relentless, and Arouca’s defense leaks goals.
Other stats: Sporting predicted to win six corners to Arouca’s two, and both sides could see a few yellow cards (3 for Arouca, 2 for Sporting).

With a squad value nearly 20 times higher than their hosts, Sporting CP are expected to control the match from start to finish. The head to head record, squad depth, and current form all point to a comfortable away victory.

Final Thoughts and Best Bets

Our Arouca vs Sporting CP prediction: Sporting to win (1.35), with a side bet on over 2.5 goals (1.55). For the adventurous, a 1:3 correct score could offer value. While football loves a fairy tale, this script is set for the favorites—unless Arouca can conjure up another shock. For now, back Sporting, enjoy the football, and remember: even the best teams can slip on a banana skin, but not all bananas are created equal.

Arouca vs Sporting CP Prediction: Can the Underdogs Surprise?

Team Background and Recent Form

Sporting CP’s head to head dominance: Out of 20 meetings since 2013, Sporting have won 17, drawn 2, and lost just once to Arouca. Their last two encounters ended 5.9 and 3-0 in Sporting’s favor.
Arouca’s home struggles: Four wins, five draws, and nine defeats in 18 league games this season. At home, they’ve lost four of their last eight, and haven’t won in seven.
Sporting’s strength: With 14 wins and just one defeat in 18 matches, Sporting average 2.78 goals per game and concede just 0.5. They’re unbeaten in 35 of their last 40 matches across all competitions.

Tactics and Key Players

Arouca injuries: Mateo Flores (meniscus tear).
Sporting CP injuries: Daniel Bragança, Geovany Quenda, Nuno Santos, Pedro Gonçalves, Zeno Debast, Ousmane Diomande, Fotis Ioannidis, Eduardo Quaresma.

Arouca vs Sporting CP Prediction and Betting Tips

Now, let’s get to the numbers our AI loves. The Arouca vs Sporting CP prediction is clear: the away team should win, and win well. Here’s why:

Odds: Home win at 10.0, Draw at 5.9, Away win at 1.35. The value is all on Sporting, even if the odds are short.
AI confidence: 10.0/10 for the away win (odds 1.35). That’s as close to a sure thing as you’ll find in football betting tips.
Expected goals: Predicted final score is 1:3, with a 1:1 scoreline at the break. Sporting should dominate possession (69%) and shots (16 to Arouca’s 5).
Over/Under: Over 2.5 goals is a solid shout (trust rating 5.5, odds 1.55). Sporting’s attack is relentless, and Arouca’s defense leaks goals.
Other stats: Sporting predicted to win six corners to Arouca’s two, and both sides could see a few yellow cards (3 for Arouca, 2 for Sporting).

Final Thoughts and Best Bets

AI Predictions

Warning

Sporting CP has upcoming match in Europe

Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Arouca vs Sporting CP

2 -286

Sporting CP is expected to win with odds of -286

10/10

1x2 Tip

2 -286

Sporting CP is expected to win with odds of -286

10/10

Total Goals

Over 2.5 -175

At least 3 goals will be scored in the match

5/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes -101

Both teams are expected to score

1/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&O2.5 -147

Away win/draw and over 2.5 goals

4/10

Both Teams To Score

Half-Time Score

1:1

Correct Score

1:3

Stats Predictions

0.4

2.35

31%

Ball Possession

69%

Total Shots

Shots on Goal

Shots Off Goal

Corners

Yellow Cards

Average / Match

0.76

Expected Goals

1.82

Total Goals

3.7

Goals Scored

2.6

Goals Against

1.1

50%

Possession

56%

10.9

Total Shots

13.6

Shots on Goal

5.1

Shots off Goal

12.2

Fouls

12.6

4.4

Corners

5.6

1.4

Offsides

2.67

Yellow Cards

2.86

433

Total Passes

453

Overview Last 10 Matches

Wins

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Goals

Both Teams Scored

Unexpected Wins

Unexpected Loses

Head to Head

1 - 2 - 15

Sporting CP	^17-Aug-25 6:0	Arouca
Sporting CP	^15-Feb-25 2:2	Arouca
Arouca	^13-Sep-24 0:3	Sporting CP
Arouca	^10-Mar-24 0:3	Sporting CP
Sporting CP	^08-Oct-23 2:1	Arouca
Sporting CP	^16-Apr-23 1:1	Arouca
Arouca	^24-Jan-23 1:2	Sporting CP
Arouca	^29-Oct-22 1:0	Sporting CP
Sporting CP	^05-Mar-22 2:0	Arouca
Arouca	^02-Oct-21 1:2	Sporting CP

Recent Matches of Arouca

31 Jan		Rio Ave.	-	Arouca.
24 Jan	L	Arouca.	1:2	Sporting CP.
17 Jan	W	AFS.	0:1	Arouca.
03 Jan	L	Tondela.	3:1	Arouca.
28 Dec	D	Arouca.	2:2	Gil Vicente.
21 Dec	D	Santa Clara.	0:0	Arouca.
14 Dec	W	Arouca.	1:0	Alverca.
07 Dec	L	Estrela.	3:1	Arouca.
01 Dec	L	Arouca.	0:4	Braga.
23 Nov	L	AD Fafe.	2:1	Arouca.

Recent Matches of Sporting CP

28 Jan		Ath Bilbao.	-	Sporting CP.
24 Jan	W	Arouca.	1:2	Sporting CP.
20 Jan	W	Sporting CP.	2:1	PSG.
16 Jan	W	Sporting CP.	3:0	Casa Pia.
06 Jan	L	Sporting CP.	1:2	Guimaraes.
02 Jan	D	Gil Vicente.	1:1	Sporting CP.
28 Dec	W	Sporting CP.	4:0	Rio Ave.
23 Dec	W	Guimaraes.	1:4	Sporting CP.
18 Dec	W	Santa Clara.	2:3	Sporting CP.
13 Dec	W	Sporting CP.	6:0	AFS.

Portugal - Primeira Liga

	Team	Matches	Goals	Points
1	FC Porto	19	40-4	55
2	Sporting CP	19	52-10	48
3	Benfica	19	42-11	45
4	SC Braga	19	37-18	33
5	GIL Vicente	19	24-16	31
6	Moreirense	19	26-26	30
7	Famalicao	19	24-14	29
8	Estoril	19	37-31	26
9	Guimaraes	19	20-27	25
10	Alverca	19	19-33	23
11	Nacional	19	26-28	20
12	Rio Ave	19	22-35	20
13	Estrela	19	23-36	19
14	Santa Clara	19	14-21	17
15	Arouca	19	20-44	17
16	Casa Pia	19	20-38	15
17	Tondela	19	12-33	12
18	AVS	19	14-47	5

Arouca vs Sporting CP Prediction

Arouca vs Sporting CP Prediction: Can the Underdogs Surprise?

Team Background and Recent Form

Tactics and Key Players

Arouca vs Sporting CP Prediction and Betting Tips

Final Thoughts and Best Bets

Arouca vs Sporting CP Prediction: Can the Underdogs Surprise?

Team Background and Recent Form

Tactics and Key Players

Arouca vs Sporting CP Prediction and Betting Tips

Final Thoughts and Best Bets

Warning

Best Tip

1x2 Tip

Total Goals

Both Teams To Score

Bet Builder Tip

Half-Time Score

Correct Score

Stats Predictions

Average / Match

Overview Last 10 Matches

Head to Head

Latest Matches

Recent Matches of Arouca

Recent Matches of Sporting CP

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