Sparks will fly as Arouca and Porto battle for supremacy at Estadio Municipal de Arouca on Saturday, 1 March 2025. Which of these teams will emerge victorious at the end of this Primeira Liga match?
View our free Arouca vs Porto predictions below.
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Key stats
- Arouca are coming off three consecutive draws.
- Four of Porto's last five league games ended in stalemates.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of Porto's last five matches.
- Eight of Arouca’s last nine games, and five of Porto's last six matches featured goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Arouca 1-1 Porto
Four of Porto's last five league games ended in stalemates, three of which ended 1-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Porto are clear favourites
- HOME: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Arouca are simultaneously on a three-match winless streak and an eight-game unbeaten run. Vasco Seabra’s men have had a modest 6-7-10 win-draw-loss record in 23 league matches.
On the other hand, Porto have been one of the best teams in the Portuguese top flight, winning 14 of 23 Primeira Liga games. However, the visitors have struggled to find their best form of late, as they won only two of their last 12 games in all competitions.
As it stands, Arouca are 12th in the Liga Portugal ahead of their clash with third-placed Porto.
Ahead of this encounter, Porto are the expected winners at 8/11 (1.73). Teams with these odds generally have a 57.9% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that both teams were on the scoresheet in eight of Arouca's last nine matches, and in five of Porto's last six games. For this reason, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 19/20 (1.95). That one has a 51.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
Recent struggles aside, Porto have an excellent track record against Arouca. They won nine of the last 11 clashes between these sides across all competitions, drawing once and losing once.
Portugal Primeira Liga 29/09/24
FC Porto
Arouca
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/02/24
Arouca
FC Porto
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/09/23
FC Porto
Arouca
Portugal Primeira Liga 08/05/23
Arouca
FC Porto
Portugal Cup 11/01/23
FC Porto
Arouca
Arouca preview: Eyeing their biggest win of the season
Captain David Simao picked up an injury in Sunday's draw with Farense and is expected to miss this weekend's clash alongside injured defender Nino Galovic, who is nursing a knee injury.
Goalkeeper Nico Mantl will be available after serving a one-game suspension, and so will midfielder Pedro Moreira, who returns from injury.
Predicted lineup: Mantl (GK), Pinto, Lamba, Fontan, Weverson, Fukui, Santos, Trezza, Gozalbez, Sylla & Araujo.
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D
Gil Vicente
1
Arouca
1
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D
Casa Pia
0
Arouca
0
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L
Santa Clara
2
Arouca
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
W
Estrela
0
Arouca
1
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D
Benfica
2
Arouca
2
Porto preview: Looking to turn their fortunes around
Porto are going through a difficult spell in the league so far this year, registering just one win in eight matches played in 2025, as injuries have not made things easy for Martin Anselmi’s side.
For this clash, the recently injured Pepe will be sidelined, alongside long-term absentees Marko Grujic and Martim Fernandes.
Predicted lineup: Costa (GK), Pedro, Perez, Otavio, Borges, Vieira, Varela, Moura, Aghehowa, Mora & Namaso.
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W
Boavista
1
FC Porto
2
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W
Moreirense
1
FC Porto
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/04/25
L
Estrela
2
FC Porto
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
W
Famalicao
1
FC Porto
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/04/25
W
Casa Pia
0
FC Porto
1
Player to watch: Samu Aghehowa
Although only one player has scored more goals than Samu Aghehowa in the Portuguese top flight this season, the former Atletico Madrid forward failed to score in his last six league assignments. Aghehowa opened the scoring in the reverse fixture and will fancy his chances against Arouca once again.