Arouca Marítimo betting prediction

After 3 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses, the home team is in the 9^th position, havinf won 16 points so far. In the last match, they have lost in an away match against Rio Ave by (3‑1), after in the previous match they have won (3‑2) at home, against Boavista. This is a team that maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since they have had similar results in both conditions. They come to this match after a away win against Amarante by (1‑2). For the league, Arouca won 8 points out of 18 possible points, after 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 6 home matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. They haven't been able to score the first goal. In fact, they have only opened up the score in 3 of the last 13 matches for the Primeira Liga, they have reached half‑time in advantage in 1 of those 3 matches and held on to the lead until the end of the match in all of them. They have conceded the first goal in 7 of their 13 matches for this competition, and have never been able to turn the score around. there is 1 period that stands out in the last 8 home matches for all competitions: they have scored 4 of their 8 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Arouca is one of the teams at the Portuguese Cup Quarter Finals after beating Amarante by 1-2. Despite being on a similar position of his opponent in this fixture, Arouca is showing many difficulties in all departments of the game. The young portuguese Ivo Rodrigues is their main offensive reference but continues with some issues to finish the plays with goals. Nuno Valente is the great piece of their midfield despite his physical weaknes. His vision is vital for the team. The defender Gêgê is unavailable to this match because is suspended.

Confirmed Lineup: Rafael Bracalli, Jailson, Lucas Lima, Sema Velázquez, Hugo Basto, David Simão, Nuno Coelho, Nuno Valente, Maurides, Zequinha, Ivo Rodrigues.
Coach: D. Lopes Ramos.