Primeira Liga· Regular Season - 7· Estádio José Alvalade
Sporting CP
Arouca2-2
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Sporting CP vs Arouca Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 19 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Sporting CP vs Arouca tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Sporting CP +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XSporting CP or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Arouca +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.48 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| X2Arouca or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 55% | 1.80 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 45% | 2.21 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 45% | 2.24 | - |
| 1Sporting CP to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 33% | 3.03 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Sporting CP -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.08 | - |
| 2Arouca to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Arouca -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 13.10 | - |
Sporting CP vs Arouca preview & analysis
Match preview
Sporting CP host Arouca in the Primeira Liga (Regular Season - 7) at Estádio José Alvalade on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with kick-off at 19:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Sporting CP arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 3 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 2. Most recently they drew with Famalicao 1-1 away. They're 3rd in the table with 18 points from 8 games. Arouca arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 4 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 5. Most recently they lost to Santa Clara 1-2 at home. They're 5th in the table with 14 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Sporting CP have won 5, Arouca have won 0 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.7 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Sporting CP narrow favourites: Sporting CP 44%, draw 38%, Arouca 18%. We expect around 2.9 goals (1.9 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 55% for over 2.5 and 55% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Sporting CP- 13 SeptAFamalicao1-1
- 9 SeptHGalatasaray3-1
- 5 SeptHNacional2-0
Arouca- 13 SeptHSanta Clara1-2
- 7 SeptAEstoril0-0
- 29 AugHMaritimo2-1
- 23 AugAFC Porto0-2
Head to head
Primeira Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +16 | 24 |
| 2 |  Benfica | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 4 |  Santa Clara | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +8 | 18 |
| 5 | Arouca | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 |  Academico Viseu | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 14 |
| 7 |  GIL Vicente | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 11 |
| 8 |  Alverca | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 |  SC Braga | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 10 |  Estrela | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 |  Maritimo | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| 12 |  Moreirense | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 |  Famalicao | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| 14 |  Rio Ave | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 7 |
| 15 |  Vitória SC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 5 |
| 16 |  Nacional | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 4 |
| 17 |  Casa Pia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -14 | 4 |
| 18 |  Estoril | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 2 |
Sporting CP vs Arouca: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Sporting CP vs Arouca?
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Sporting CP are favourites. Our model gives Sporting CP a 44% chance of winning, Arouca 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Sporting CP vs Arouca?
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We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Sporting CP vs Arouca kick off?
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Sporting CP vs Arouca kicks off at 19:30 UTC on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon.
