FC Porto hold a dominant head-to-head record against Arouca, winning 8 of the last 10 meetings overall and remaining unbeaten at home across their last 5 home encounters (4 wins, 1 draw). While both teams have won their opening two league games without conceding, Porto's superior quality and historical dominance at home make them favorites.
- Round
- Regular Season - 3
- Venue
- Estádio do Dragão, Porto
- Referee
- Joao Pedro Pinheiro, Portugal
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +1 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs FC Porto to win (Match Winner) at 75% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
FC Porto host Arouca in an early-season Primeira Liga clash between two sides that have enjoyed perfect starts to their domestic campaigns. Porto sit fourth with six points and a +4 goal difference, having secured back-to-back 2-0 victories against Alverca and Rio Ave without conceding a single goal.
Arouca arrive in third place, also boasting six points from two matches with five goals scored and none conceded following wins over Vitória SC (1-0) and Moreirense (4-0). Attackers Barbero (2 goals) and N. Djouahra (3 assists) have started the campaign in strong form.
Despite Arouca's impressive start, historical matchups heavily favor the hosts. FC Porto have won 8 of the last 10 encounters across all competitions, including four wins and a draw at home, with the most recent meeting ending in a 3-1 victory for Porto in February 2026.
Key factors
- FC Porto have won 8 of the previous 10 head-to-head fixtures against Arouca.
- Porto are unbeaten in their last 5 home games against Arouca (4 wins, 1 draw).
- Both teams enter the fixture with 2 wins from 2 league matches and zero goals conceded.
- The 10-match head-to-head history averages 3.4 goals per game, with 60% seeing over 2.5 goals.
- Arouca's attack has produced 5 goals in two games, led by Barbero with 2 goals and N. Djouahra with 3 assists.
Team news
FC Porto
- Gabriel MecOff the roster
- D. PrpicOff the roster
- V. SousaLeg Injury
- William GomesAnkle Injury
Team news last updated Oct 20 (4 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Arouca
Team news unavailable for this fixture.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 3.1 goals per game (FC Porto at home plus Arouca away).
Key players this season
FC Porto
- Pepê Aquino4A
- Gabri Veiga3A
Arouca
- Barbero5G
- N. Djouahra5A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC PortoPromotion - Champions League (League phase) | 8 | +16 | 24 |
| 2 | BenficaPromotion - Champions League (League phase) | 8 | +17 | 19 |
| 3 | Sporting CPPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 8 | +11 | 18 |
| 4 | Santa ClaraPromotion - Europa League (Qualification) | 8 | +8 | 18 |
| 5 | AroucaPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 8 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 | GIL Vicente | 8 | +2 | 14 |
| 7 | Academico Viseu | 8 | +1 | 14 |
| 8 | Alverca | 8 | +1 | 11 |
Head-to-head
- 8
- FC Porto
- 1
- Draws
- 1
- Arouca
FC Porto have won 8 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.4 goals a game, 60% went over 2.5.
- 2026-08-23FC Porto2-0Arouca
- 2026-02-27FC Porto3-1Arouca
- 2025-09-29Arouca0-4FC Porto
- 2025-03-01Arouca0-2FC Porto
- 2024-09-29FC Porto4-0Arouca
Our record in Primeira Liga
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