Arouca vs Santa Clara predictions, May 02, 2026

Liga Portugal, on Saturday,

Arouca

Santa Clara

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As FC Arouca prepares to host CD Santa Clara on May 2, 2026, both teams will be looking to capitalize on their recent form in this Liga Portugal matchup. FC Arouca has shown a commendable performance lately, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 fixtures. Their tactical approach has emphasized strong defensive organization and efficient counter-attacks, which have proven effective against competitive opposition.

On the other hand, CD Santa Clara has managed to find the net in several encounters, winning 2 out of their last 5 matches. Their gameplay is characterized by a more possession-oriented style, often looking to control the midfield and create scoring opportunities through intricate passing sequences. However, inconsistency has plagued their results, which could be a factor in this away encounter.

According to bookmakers, the odds suggest a competitive match, with Arouca priced at 3.04 for a home win, while Santa Clara is favored at 2.57 for an away victory. The probability model indicates a 31.1% chance for a home win, matched by a 31.1% probability for a draw, while away win odds stand at 38.8%. With both teams having their strengths and weaknesses, fans can expect a tightly contested battle.

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Arouca
31.9%
Draw
30.3%
Santa Clara
37.8%

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Betting Odds

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Latest Results

24.04.26 FC Alverca – FC Arouca – 2:1
19.04.26 FC Arouca – Estrela da Amadora – 1:0
12.04.26 SC Braga – FC Arouca – 1:0
06.04.26 FC Arouca – Estoril Praia – 3:2
21.03.26 Moreirense FC – FC Arouca – 0:1
18.04.26 Casa Pia – CD Santa Clara – 0:0
11.04.26 CD Santa Clara – Rio Ave FC – 0:2
03.04.26 Sporting Lisbon – CD Santa Clara – 4:2
21.03.26 CD Santa Clara – Gil Vicente – 1:0
15.03.26 AVS Futebol SAD – CD Santa Clara – 0:1

Facts

  • A meeting between a mid-table team and the outsider will take place in this match (ranked 11 and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Arouca won 3.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Arouca may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Arouca won 7 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 17:10. (average 1.3:0.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Arouca won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 12:4. (average 1.7:0.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    21.12.25 CD Santa Clara – FC Arouca – 0:0
    26.04.25 CD Santa Clara – FC Arouca – 2:0
    15.12.24 FC Arouca – CD Santa Clara – 1:0
    11.02.23 FC Arouca – CD Santa Clara – 1:0
    16.12.22 CD Santa Clara – FC Arouca – 1:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 FC Porto 30 25 4 1 61:14 47 79
    2 Benfica 31 22 9 0 67:20 47 75
    3 Sporting CP 29 22 5 2 74:19 55 71
    4 Braga 30 16 8 6 58:29 29 56
    5 Famalicao 30 13 9 8 38:27 11 48
    6 Gil Vicente 30 12 10 8 44:31 13 46
    7 Vitoria Guimaraes 31 12 6 13 38:43 -5 42
    8 Moreirense 31 11 6 14 34:45 -11 39
    9 Alverca 31 10 8 13 34:49 -15 38
    10 Estoril 30 10 7 13 51:51 0 37
    11 Arouca 31 10 5 16 39:60 -21 35
    12 Rio Ave 31 8 10 13 33:52 -19 34
    13 Nacional 31 8 7 16 34:41 -7 31
    14 Santa Clara 30 7 8 15 26:37 -11 29
    15 Estrela 30 6 10 14 33:49 -16 28
    16 Casa Pia 30 5 11 14 28:53 -25 26
    17 Tondela 30 4 9 17 21:50 -29 21
    18 AFS ✔ 30 1 10 19 21:64 -43 13

    Liga Portugal Outrights

    1. FC Porto: 1.05 (86.27%)

    2. Benfica: 13.2 (6.86%)

    3. Sporting CP: 13.2 (6.86%)

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