Arouca 3-2 Estoril – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Arouca at 41% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Arouca face Estoril.
✍️ Match Preview
Pre-Match Analysis
Arouca and Estoril meet at Estádio Municipal de Arouca in Primeira Liga (matchday 28). This fixture gets under way on Monday 6 April 2026 at 19:45 UK time.
Form
Arouca (all games): 5W 0D 5L across their last 10 — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W L L L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.30 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base.
In front of their own supporters, Arouca have posted 3W 2D 5L from their last 10 home games — 1.10 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game.
Estoril have collected 1.70 PPG across their last 10 games: 5W 2D 3L. Last five: W L D W L. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.00 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
Estoril's away record over their last 10 away games: 4W 1D 5L (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.50 PPG for Arouca against 1.70 for Estoril. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 8 H2H matches in our data, Arouca edge it 4 wins to 3, with 1 draw. Neither side has a commanding advantage.
These two sides have produced goals at a healthy rate, averaging 3.9 per game across the 8 H2H matches we hold. That scoring profile supports the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent of those, on 7 Nov 2025, ended Arouca 3–4 Estoril — a Estoril win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 3.9 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
Arouca — key trading statistics (last 61 games, 30 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 70% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; of the 15 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 47%; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
Estoril — key trading statistics (last 61 games, 30 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 87% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; of the 20 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 35%; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 77% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 48%; they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Arouca 54% versus Estoril 56%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Arouca 56% | Estoril 69%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Arouca surrender their half-time lead 47% of the time, while Estoril have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 35% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Arouca 1.75 xG and Estoril 1.65 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Arouca attack 1.047 / defence 1.198 | Estoril attack 1.186 / defence 1.099. League average goals — home 1.525 / away 1.162. Data: built from Arouca's last 61 games and Estoril's last 61.
Result probabilities: Arouca 41% | Draw 23% | Estoril 37%. Fair-value odds: Arouca 2.45 | Draw 4.42 | Estoril 2.74. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 23% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS Yes probability 67% | Total xG 3.41. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.41 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 67% — both xG figures (1.75 / 1.65) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Arouca are the pick at 41% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 23% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Arouca if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 37% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.41 combined xG gives a 66% probability to Over 2.5 — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Arouca's last 10 home games and Estoril's last 10 away games) averaging 3.3 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 3.9 goals per game across 8 H2H matches.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 67%. This conflicts with form data — both teams scored in: Arouca 50% (last 10 home games) | Estoril 30% (last 10 away games), a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Arouca vs Estoril | Competition: Primeira Liga, matchday 28 | Venue: Estádio Municipal de Arouca • Kick-off: Monday 6 April 2026 at 19:45 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Arouca 41% | Draw 23% | Estoril 37% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% (Under 34%) | BTTS Yes 67% (No 33%) | xG Arouca 1.75 / Estoril 1.65 • Poisson strength factors: Arouca attack 1.047 / def 1.198 | Estoril attack 1.186 / def 1.099 | league avg home 1.525 / away 1.162 • Poisson stance: Arouca (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.75
Arouca xG
Expected Goals
1.65
Estoril xG
67%
BTTS
85%
Over 1.5
66%
Over 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Arouca vs Estoril FAQs
What time does Arouca vs Estoril kick off?
Arouca vs Estoril kicked off at 19:45 UK time on Monday 6 April 2026 at Estádio Municipal de Arouca.
What was the final score in Arouca vs Estoril?
Arouca 3 - 2 Estoril.
Where is Arouca vs Estoril being played?
The match is being played at Estádio Municipal de Arouca.
What competition is Arouca vs Estoril part of?
Arouca vs Estoril is a Primeira Liga fixture (matchday 28) (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win Arouca vs Estoril?
Our statistical model gives Arouca a 41% chance of winning, Estoril a 37% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Arouca the favourite.
Will both teams score in Arouca vs Estoril?
Our model estimates a 67% probability that both Arouca and Estoril will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Arouca vs Estoril have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Arouca's attack at 1.05x the league average against Estoril's defence at 1.10x — combine the two and it projects 1.75 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Estoril's attack (1.19x) against Arouca's defence (1.20x) — and the away total comes out at 1.65.
These ratings are built from Arouca's last 61 games and Estoril's last 61 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 10.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (8.4%), 1-2 (7.9%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Arouca Win
41%
2.45
23%
4.42
37%
2.74
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.6%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.4%
Home win
1 – 2
7.9%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.75
Arouca xG
Total xG
3.41
1.65
Estoril xG
2.45
41%
Home win
4.42
23%
Draw
2.74
37%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
66%
Over 2.5
1.52
34%
Under 2.5
2.94
44%
Over 3.5
2.27
56%
Under 3.5
1.79
26%
Over 4.5
3.85
74%
Under 4.5
1.35
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
67%
BTTS Yes
1.50
33%
BTTS No
3.01
Clean Sheet
19%
5.21
17%
5.78
Win to Nil
8%
12.76
6%
15.80
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.3 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 5.8 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 5.1 | 8.4 | 7.0 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 3 | 3.0 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Arouca vs Estoril Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Arouca vs Estoril?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.9%.
How many goals are Arouca and Estoril expected to score?
The model projects 1.75 expected goals for Arouca and 1.65 for Estoril, a combined total of 3.41.
How confident is the prediction model for Arouca vs Estoril?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Arouca's recent record stands at 17W 16D 28L from 61 games, a 1.10 PPG return, with W-L-L-L-W in the last five.
Estoril, meanwhile, have gone 22W 17D 22L across 61 games — 1.36 PPG, with W-L-D-W-L in their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.10 PPG for Arouca against 1.36 for Estoril. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Arouca have managed 9W 9D 12L from their last 30 home games — 1.20 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Estoril's away record stands at 9W 8D 13L across their last 30 away games, a 1.17 PPG haul.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Arouca are averaging 1.13 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game recently; Estoril are on 1.57 scored and 1.59 conceded.
Last 61 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Arouca
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Estoril
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Arouca (Home) vs Estoril (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Arouca
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Estoril
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❓ Arouca vs Estoril Form FAQs
What form are Arouca and Estoril in coming into this match?
Arouca have gone 17W 16D 28L in their last 61 games (1.10 PPG), while Estoril have gone 22W 17D 22L in their last 61 (1.36 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Arouca at home or Estoril away?
Arouca's home record (1.20 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Arouca at home: 1.20 PPG; Estoril away: 1.17 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 10 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to January 2022 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in Primeira Liga. The most recent was as recently as 7 September 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Estoril won Estoril 4-1 Arouca on 26 Oct 2024, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Arouca have gone 3W 1D 0L from the 4 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Estoril — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Arouca
2
Draws
3
Estoril
Recent Meetings
❓ Arouca vs Estoril H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Arouca and Estoril?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Arouca have won 5, Estoril have won 3, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Arouca and Estoril last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 7 September 2026: Estoril 0-0 Arouca.
Who has won more matches between Arouca and Estoril?
Arouca have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Arouca are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 62% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
Estoril are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 87% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 36% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Arouca 50%, Estoril 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 47% for Arouca and 77% for Estoril. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 27% and 57% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Arouca have failed to score in 30% of games; Estoril in 37%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Arouca home games / Estoril away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Arouca vs Estoril Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Arouca and Estoril matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Arouca's recent matches and 50% of Estoril's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Arouca and Estoril matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 47% of Arouca's matches and 77% of Estoril's.
Do Arouca and Estoril matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 70% of Arouca's recent matches and 87% of Estoril's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Arouca edge out Estoril 3-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Arouca beat Estoril 3-2 at Estádio Municipal de Arouca, Regular Season - 28, in the Primeira Liga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Arouca 1.75 xG and Estoril 1.65 xG, a combined 3.41. The scoreboard read 3-2 for 5 actual goals. Arouca beat their projection by 1.2 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Arouca attack 1.05 / defence 1.20 against Estoril attack 1.19 / defence 1.10, drawn from 61/61 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Arouca 41% | Draw 23% | Estoril 37%, with Arouca to win its most likely call at 41%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 66%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 85% and landed. Over 3.5 was 44% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 67% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 62% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Arouca 56%, Estoril 69%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Arouca's trading profile (61 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did.
Estoril's trading profile (61 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Arouca 1.10 PPG, Estoril 1.36 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Arouca win broke the near-deadlock. Arouca (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.13 average — above their attacking norm. Estoril (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.83 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The numbers read this fixture well — the outcome largely followed the script the data laid out beforehand.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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