Our Arouca vs Santa Clara Prediction: 1-1
Arouca vs Santa Clara in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 2, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Arouca vs Santa Clara stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Arouca's Last Match – Braga vs Arouca
Arouca must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Portugal Primeira Liga defeat against Braga on April 12 and regain momentum. In that match, Arouca recorded 38% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Braga | 62% | 4 (3) | 0.88 | 30 |
 Arouca | 38% | 7 (1) | 1.1 | 24 |
Santa Clara's Last Match – Santa Clara vs Rio Ave
After suffering a 0-2 Portugal Primeira Liga loss to Rio Ave, Santa Clara must win to get back on track. In that match, Santa Clara recorded 54% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Santa Clara | 54% | 10 (4) | 0.51 | 62 |
 Rio Ave | 46% | 5 (4) | 0.26 | 30 |
Arouca vs Santa Clara Stats
Key Stats
| Arouca | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.4 | Defence Strength | 0.99 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Arouca are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Santa Clara average 1.2 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.