Arouca vs Santa ClaraPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Arouca are fifth on 9 points after four rounds: three wins and one defeat, seven goals scored and three conceded. At home they have won both matches played, six goals scored and one conceded; in their two away trips it is one win and one defeat, with one goal scored and two conceded. The run reads two wins, then a defeat and another victory in the latest round. Santa Clara are two points better off in third after five games and are still unbeaten: three wins and two draws, nine goals scored and three conceded. Away from home the count is one win and one draw in two outings, two goals scored and one conceded, while at home it is two wins and a draw in three matches with seven goals scored and two conceded. The recent run reads draw, two wins, another draw and a victory in the latest round. The competition average is 2.66 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.