FC Porto vs Arouca: Live Score, Stats & Head-to-Head

Matchweek 3

Full time

G. Veiga 67'B. Sainz 86'

Estádio do Dragão, Porto · Referee: J. Pinheiro

Match statistics

Possession

53%

47%

Expected goals (xG)

2.9

0.5

Total shots

Shots on target

Corners

Fouls

Yellow cards

FC Porto·Arouca

Our prediction

FC Porto vs Arouca Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips

FC Porto to Win · 7 picks

Match intel

collected 2026-08-23 14:00 UTC · collected after the models locked their picks

Martim Fernandes has a left-thigh muscle injury and is ruled out for FC Porto’s home match against Arouca. A Bola → · 16 Aug
Alan Varela was still receiving treatment at Olival; the report said he was one of three more urgent injury cases. A Bola → · 16 Aug
FC Porto began preparing for Arouca after giving the squad two days off following the Rio Ave win. A Bola → · 16 Aug
André Silva was back in the squad discussion after recovering from a foot sprain, and Farioli was expected to make only one change from the Alverca XI for Rio Ave. A Bola → · 15 Aug
Pablo Rosario started against Rio Ave because Alan Varela was physically unavailable with a traumatic right-ankle sprain. A Bola → · 15 Aug
A Bola reported Farioli said one absentee and two good pieces of news were confirmed ahead of the Rio Ave trip, but the article does not list a suspension or disciplinary issue. A Bola → · 14 Aug
Vasco Seabra said Arouca must hit its maximum level in the buildup to the match. A Bola → · 15 Aug
Liga Portugal’s match page lists FC Porto vs FC Arouca for 23 August 2026 at 19:30 UTC. Liga Portugal → · 21 Aug