Get ready for an epic encounter in the Portugal Primeira Liga as Arouca faces Santa Clara on 02.05.2026. This match is one of the season's most anticipated, with both Arouca and Santa Clara bringing strong lineups. Our analysis breaks down strengths, weaknesses, and performance trends of Arouca and Santa Clara. Whether you're betting on Arouca or Santa Clara, our strategic tips and expert predictions will help you navigate this exciting matchup in the Portugal Primeira Liga.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Estoril | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 51/52 | 37 |
| 11 | Arouca | 31 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 39/60 | 35 |
| 12 | Rio Ave | 31 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 33/52 | 34 |
| 13 | Santa Clara | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 28/38 | 32 |
| 14 | Nacional | 31 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 34/41 | 31 |
Key Player Statistics: Arouca vs Santa Clara
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | Santa Clara | Arouca | 21.12.2025 | 0-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Santa Clara | Arouca | 26.04.2025 | 2-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Arouca | Santa Clara | 15.12.2024 | 1-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Arouca | Santa Clara | 11.02.2023 | 1-0 |
| Taça da Liga | Santa Clara | Arouca | 16.12.2022 | 1-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Santa Clara | Arouca | 20.08.2022 | 1-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Arouca | Santa Clara | 15.04.2022 | 1-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Santa Clara | Arouca | 05.12.2021 | 2-1 |
| Segunda Liga | Santa Clara | Arouca | 11.04.2018 | 0-0 |
| Segunda Liga | Arouca | Santa Clara | 26.11.2017 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | Alverca | Arouca | 24.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Arouca | Estrela | 19.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primeira Liga | SC Braga | Arouca | 12.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Arouca | Estoril | 06.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Moreirense | Arouca | 21.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Arouca | Benfica | 14.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Famalicao | Arouca | 06.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primeira Liga | FC Porto | Arouca | 27.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Arouca | Nacional | 21.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Casa Pia | Arouca | 14.02.2026 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | Santa Clara | SC Braga | 26.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Casa Pia | Santa Clara | 18.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Santa Clara | Rio Ave | 11.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Sporting CP | Santa Clara | 03.04.2026 | 4-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Santa Clara | GIL Vicente | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primeira Liga | AVS | Santa Clara | 15.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Santa Clara | Guimaraes | 08.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Tondela | Santa Clara | 01.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Alverca | Santa Clara | 21.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Santa Clara | Benfica | 13.02.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Arouca VS Santa Clara
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Arouca vs Santa Clara
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Arouca vs Santa Clara
htmlThere's a real edge to this one. Arouca hosting Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga might not grab the big headlines, but for both clubs, Saturday's game carries serious weight. Six points separate them in the table. One is fighting to consolidate mid-table safety. The other is looking over its shoulder at the bottom three. This is exactly the kind of match that defines a season.
Arouca sit 11th with 35 points from 31 games. Santa Clara are 14th with 29 points from 30 games. The visitors desperately need a result. That gap might not look enormous, but with the season entering its final stretch, every point is gold.
Here's what you need to watch for — Arouca's home record tells a story. They've won at home against Estoril, Nacional, Guimaraes, and most recently Estrela. But their defensive numbers are alarming. Sixty goals conceded this season is one of the worst records in the division. They score. They also leak. This is not a team that does clean and comfortable.
Santa Clara's attacking output is equally worrying from the other direction. Just 26 goals scored in 30 games. That's poor. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Santa Clara are a compact, hard-to-beat side. They've lost to Rio Ave, Famalicao, and Moreirense recently. They're fragile right now.
The head-to-head record is fascinating. In the last three Primeira Liga meetings, the home side has won every single time. Arouca won 1-0 here in December 2024. Santa Clara won 2-0 at home in April 2025. The most recent clash ended 0-0 at Santa Clara's ground. Home advantage has been decisive in this fixture — and that trend points firmly toward Arouca today.
I'd keep a close eye on Arouca's top scorer A. Trezza, who has eight league goals this season. Santa Clara's defence has been shipping goals regularly, and Trezza is exactly the type of clinical forward who punishes hesitant backlines. I'm predicting he gets on the scoresheet here.
From a betting perspective, the value is clear to me. Arouca at 2.95 to win is genuinely attractive given the home advantage pattern and Santa Clara's struggles in front of goal. The Both Teams to Score market also deserves serious attention — Arouca concede freely, and even a misfiring Santa Clara side tends to create chances. Over 2.5 goals is another angle worth considering given Arouca's high-scoring recent home games.
One surprising insight most casual punters will miss — Santa Clara's disciplinary record is a real concern. Serginho has eight yellows in 29 games, Sidney Lima has seven. Playing away from home, under pressure, against a lively Arouca attack? The cards market could be very profitable here. Expect bookings.
My prediction: Arouca 2-1 Santa Clara. Home advantage, a superior recent run, and Santa Clara's attacking bluntness all point the same way. Arouca take all three points in a scrappy but entertaining affair.
Saturday night football in Portugal. A table-defining clash. Two clubs who need this more than they'll publicly admit. Get your bets in early — this one is going to be lively.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Loum | Senegal | 29 | Midfielder | 193 | 80 |
| David Simão | Portugal | 35 | Midfielder | 183 | 80 |
| N. Mantl | Germany | 26 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 88 |
| João Valido | Portugal | 26 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 76 |
| Alex Pinto | Portugal | 27 | Defender | 187 | 77 |
| Barbero | Spain | 27 | Attacker | 186 | 78 |
| N. Djouahra | France | 26 | Midfielder | 171 | 67 |
| Tiago Esgaio | Portugal | 30 | Defender | 175 | 68 |
| A. Danté | Mali | 25 | Defender | 178 | 77 |
| Miguel Puche | Spain | 25 | Attacker | 180 | 77 |
| Arnau Solà | Spain | 23 | Defender | 179 | 73 |
| B. Popović | Serbia | 26 | Defender | 189 | 75 |
| B. Mansilla | Uruguay | 23 | Attacker | 176 | 75 |
| José Fontán | Spain | 26 | Defender | 183 | 76 |
| A. Trezza | Uruguay | 26 | Midfielder | 166 | 59 |
| D. Nandín | Uruguay | 24 | Attacker | 181 | 76 |
| T. Fukui | Japan | 21 | Midfielder | 172 | 67 |
| Pedro Santos | Portugal | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 75 |
| Lee Hyun-Ju | Korea Republic | 23 | Midfielder | 171 | 68 |
| Mateo Flores | Spain | 22 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Batista | Brazil | 27 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 80 |
| Vinícius Lopes | Brazil | 26 | Attacker | 180 | 75 |
| Frederico Venâncio | Portugal | 33 | Defender | 186 | 82 |
| Luís Rocha | Portugal | 39 | Defender | 186 | 85 |
| Pedro Ferreira | Portugal | 28 | Midfielder | 183 | 81 |
| Wendel | Brazil | 25 | Attacker | 180 | 76 |
| Adriano | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | 186 | 79 |
| Sidney Lima | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 182 | 76 |
| Matheus Pereira | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | 172 | 68 |
| Cristian | Brazil | 24 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 90 |
| Paulo Victor | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 184 | 66 |
| Gabriel Silva | Brazil | 24 | Attacker | 175 | 71 |
| Elias Manoel | Brazil | 24 | Attacker | 176 | 75 |
| Serginho | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 181 | 77 |
| MT | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 185 | 75 |
| Sarará | Brazil | 23 | Midfielder | 181 | 77 |
| Thauan Lara | Brazil | 22 | Defender | 176 | 83 |
| Edney Henrique Santos da Silva | Brazil | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | 75 |
| Miguel Pires | Portugal | 23 | Midfielder | 185 | 80 |
| Edney | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Arouca vs Santa Clara match odds
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