Our Santa Clara vs Arouca Prediction: 2-1
Santa Clara vs Arouca in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 21, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Santa Clara vs Arouca prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Santa Clara's Last Match – Santa Clara vs Comercio Industria
Santa Clara will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 Portugal Cup victory over Comercio Industria on November 23. In that match, Santa Clara had 72% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Santa Clara | 72% | 0 (8) | - | 116 |
Comercio Industria | 28% | 0 (2) | - | 30 |
Arouca's Last Match – AD Fafe vs Arouca
Arouca will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Portugal Cup loss to AD Fafe on November 23. In that match, Arouca recorded 44% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AD Fafe | 56% | 0 (6) | - | 48 |
 Arouca | 44% | 0 (4) | - | 36 |
Santa Clara vs Arouca Stats
Key Stats
| Santa Clara | Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 0.65 | Defence Strength | 1.73 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Santa Clara are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Arouca average 1.0 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.