Arouca vs Estrela Amadora Prediction, Preview and Stats

Portugal flag 2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio Municipal de Arouca Sun, 19 Apr - 2:30 PM
Liga Portugal
Arouca FCA
1 Winner 0
Estrela Amadora CFEA
Full Time Sun, 19 Apr 2:30 PM
Round 30 Regular Season
Tiago Esgaio - 46'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Arouca clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win against Estrela Amadora, breaking a goalless deadlock at halftime where possession was evenly split at 50-50. As the stronger team, Arouca made the decisive breakthrough in the second half, securing victory without any red cards disrupting play. The result marked a significant structural deviation of 58% in Arouca's favor, aligning closely with pre-match market expectations. Efficiency levels stayed in line with projections, though detailed xG metrics were unavailable for deeper analysis. Both sides showed balance early on, but Arouca's clinical edge proved telling. This outcome reinforces Arouca's form while highlighting Estrela Amadora's resilience in a competitive encounter.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Arouca recorded a significant structural deviation of 58%.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing data.
  • Market alignment: Outcome aligned with pre-match market probabilities.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated.
  • Event impact: No second-half adjustments or knockout tie affected the result.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards caused no distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

S. dos Santos Guelho

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

A. Ferreira

1st Assistant

R. da Silva

2nd Assistant

J. Sousa Mendes

4th Official

Arouca V. Freire De Seabra
V. Freire De Seabra
VS
Estrela Amadora J. Rodrigues Carromeu
J. Rodrigues Carromeu
1.1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting Braga Rank: L
Estoril Rank: W
Moreirense Rank: W
Benfica Rank: L
Famalicão Rank: L
Porto Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting CP Rank: L
Nacional Rank: L
Casa Pia Rank: W
Rio Ave Rank: L
Gil Vicente Rank: D
AVS Rank: D
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 2
2

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Arouca
42%
Draw
31.68%
Away Estrela Amadora
26.32%

Movement

Changes since opening
Arouca
-50.24%
Draw
+24.3%
Estrela Amadora
+25.94%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
19.22
14.85
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Arouca
Estrela Amadora
Power Score
19.22
14.85
League Position
11
15
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Arouca — Opponent-weighted form score
Estrela Amadora — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Arouca Estrela Amadora

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Arouca

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Estrela Amadora

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Arouca ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Estrela Amadora
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
24.30
34.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
34.00
24.30
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Arouca -0.94 Efficiency Index
vs
Estrela Amadora +0.94 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Arouca
Estrela Amadora
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Arouca ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Estrela Amadora
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Arouca Estrela Amadora
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Arouca Estrela Amadora
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Arouca
Estrela Amadora
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Arouca
vs
Estrela Amadora
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Arouca Estrela Amadora
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Arouca 0.48
Estrela Amadora 0.38
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Arouca Estrela Amadora
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Arouca 0.00
Estrela Amadora 0.04
Arouca
Estrela Amadora
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CFEA had peak pressure around 72'.
  • FCA started the game with stronger pressure.
FCA Pressure CFEA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CFEA reached the top pressure at 72' (79.44).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Arouca FCA Home
5 matches
Estrela Amadora CFEA Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
2
Goals
7
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
7
+1
Goal Difference
-1

Data last updated: 2026-04-20T00:04:17+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
I. De Arruabarrena Fernández
Uruguay
12 I. De Arruabarrena Fernández
T. Sousa Esgaio
Portugal
28 T. Sousa Esgaio
J. Sánchez de Felipe
Spain
15 J. Sánchez de Felipe
J. Fontán Mondragón
Spain
3 J. Fontán Mondragón
B. Kuipers
Netherlands
25 B. Kuipers
T. Fukui
Japan
21 T. Fukui
E. van Ee
Substitution
Netherlands
22 E. van Ee
P. Gozalbez Gilabert
Substitution
Spain
10 P. Gozalbez Gilabert
H. Lee
Substitution
South Korea
14 H. Lee
N. Djouahra
Substitution
France
7 N. Djouahra
I. Martínez Gonzálvez
Substitution
Spain
17 I. Martínez Gonzálvez
Pitch
R. Ribeiro
Brazil
40 R. Ribeiro
B. Langa
Mozambique
24 B. Langa
B. Schappo
Substitution
Brazil
14 B. Schappo
S. Leković
Serbia
4 S. Leković
M. Scholze
Germany
21 M. Scholze
R. Oliveira Botelho
Brazil
8 R. Oliveira Botelho
K. Höög-Jansson
Substitution
Sweden
6 K. Höög-Jansson
E. Doué
Substitution
France
39 E. Doué
I. Stoica
Substitution
Romania
10 I. Stoica
R. Pereira de Pinho
Substitution
Brazil
9 R. Pereira de Pinho
A. Marcus
Nigeria
99 A. Marcus

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 19, 2026, 02:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 30 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estádio Municipal de Arouca
Capacity :
5600
Attendance :
1804
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Sérgio José dos Santos Guelho
André Ferreira
Rúben João Rodrigues da Silva
João Pedro Sousa Mendes

Statistics

Possession
FCA
46%
CFEA
54%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
3 Big Chances Created 4
3 Shots 3
23 Dangerous attacks 40
50 Possession 50
4 Corners 3
11 Free kicks 15
5 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

0 Hit Woodwork 1
7 Dribble Attempts 17
0 Successful Dribbles Percentage 76
0 Injuries 2
60 Ball Safe 65
15 Throwins 17
0 Successful Dribbles 13
5 Substitutions 5
13 Successful Headers 14
12 Goal Kicks 8
6 Goal Attempts 11

Attacking

80 Attacks 90
2 Big Chances Missed 4

Possession

37 Long Passes 56
86 Successful Passes Percentage 83
376 Passes 379
9 Key Passes 12
14 Successful Long Passes 30
38 Successful Long Passes Percentage 54
322 Successful Passes 314

Defensive

10 Tackles 13
7 Interceptions 5
3 Saves 2
32 Duels Won 55

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 19
3 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

15 Fouls 11
1 Offsides 2

Lineup

Referee : Sérgio José dos Santos Guelho

Starting XI ▼

12
Ignacio de Arruabarrena
Ignacio de Arruabarrena Goalkeeper
6.81
3
José Fontán
José Fontán Defender
6.75
15
Javi Sánchez
Javi Sánchez Defender
6.94
25
Bas Kuipers
Bas Kuipers Defender
6.52
28
Tiago Esgaio
Tiago Esgaio Defender
6.76
7
Naïs Djouahra
Naïs Djouahra Midfielder
6.85
4
Matías Rocha
Matías Rocha
Defender75'
6.7
10
Pablo Gozálbez
Pablo Gozálbez Midfielder
6.6
19
Alfonso Trezza
Alfonso Trezza
Attacker61'
6.72
14
Hyun-ju Lee
Hyun-ju Lee Midfielder
6.71
46
Mateo Flores
Mateo Flores
Midfielder69'
6.55
21
Taichi Fukui
Taichi Fukui Midfielder
6.77
22
Espen van Ee
Espen van Ee Midfielder
6.79
89
Pedro Santos
Pedro Santos
Midfielder61'
6.78
17
Iván Barbero
Iván Barbero Attacker
6.77
11
Miguel Puche
Miguel Puche
Attacker75'
6.63
Referee : Sérgio José dos Santos Guelho

Starting XI ▼

40
Renan Ribeiro
Renan Ribeiro Goalkeeper
6.76
4
Stefan Leković
Stefan Leković Defender
6.89
14
Bernardo Schappo
Bernardo Schappo Defender
6.79
30
Luan Patrick
Luan Patrick
Defender23'
6.81
21
Max Scholze
Max Scholze Defender
6.76
24
Bruno Langa
Bruno Langa Defender
6.7
6
Kevin Höög Jansson
Kevin Höög Jansson Midfielder
6.75
11
Jovane Cabral
Jovane Cabral
Attacker70'
7.11
8
Robinho
Robinho Midfielder
6.63
39
Eddy Doué
Eddy Doué Midfielder
6.67
19
Paulo Moreira
Paulo Moreira
Midfielder80'
6.63
9
Rodrigo Pinho
Rodrigo Pinho Attacker
6.79
20
Sydney van Hooijdonk
Sydney van Hooijdonk
Attacker80'
6.62
10
Ianis Stoica
Ianis Stoica Attacker
6.74
18
Jorge Meireles
Jorge Meireles
Attacker70'
6.77
99
Abraham Marcus
Abraham Marcus Attacker
7.09

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Matías Rocha
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
90+6'
Event
Mateo Flores
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
90+5'
90'
Event
Jorge Meireles
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
80'
Event
Sydney van Hooijdonk → Rodrigo Pinho
9th Substitution
80'
Event
Paulo Moreira → Eddy Doué
10th Substitution
Event
Miguel Puche → Iván Barbero
7th Substitution
75'
Event
Matías Rocha → Naïs Djouahra
8th Substitution
75'
Event
Pedro Santos
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
72'
70'
Event
Jorge Meireles → Ianis Stoica
6th Substitution
70'
Event
Jovane Cabral → Kevin Höög Jansson
5th Substitution
Event
Mateo Flores → Hyun-ju Lee
4th Substitution
69'
Event
Pedro Santos → Espen van Ee
2nd Substitution
61'
Event
Alfonso Trezza → Pablo Gozálbez
3rd Substitution
61'
52'
Event
Var
Event
Tiago Esgaio
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Javi Sánchez
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
44'
Event
Espen van Ee
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
32'
23'
Event
Luan Patrick → Bernardo Schappo
1st Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Arouca is awarded a corner after Stefan Lekovic concedes.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Bruno Langa of Estrela.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Jorge Meireles of Estrela.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jorge Meireles of Estrela receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
90
Update Update
Pedro Santos from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Attempt Attempt
Jovane Cabral's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Matías Rocha from Arouca receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
90
Update Update
Pedro Santos from Arouca is caught offside.
90
Update Update
Sydney van Hooijdonk of Estrela wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Update Update
Bruno Langa from Estrela wins a free kick on the left wing.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Mateo Flores of Arouca.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mateo Flores from Arouca receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Matías Rocha of Arouca.
90
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Javi Sánchez from Arouca heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes close and misses to the right. Miguel Puche provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Arouca winning 1-0 against Estrela.
90
Update Update
Tiago Esgaio of Arouca wins a free kick on the right wing.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Arouca winning 1-0 against Estrela.
87
Update Update
Jorge Meireles from Estrela wins a free kick in the attacking half.
87
Update Update
Foul committed by Taichi Fukui of Arouca.
86
Corner Corner
A corner is awarded to Arouca after being conceded by Max Scholze.
84
Update Update
Foul by Robinho on Estrela.
84
Update Update
Taichi Fukui from Arouca wins a free kick in the attacking half.
80
Attempt Attempt
Stefan Lekovic from Estrela misses a right-footed shot from outside the box to the left, assisted by Max Scholze.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Estrela: Paulo Moreira comes on for Eddy Doué.
80
Attempt Attempt
Max Scholze's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Luan Patrick.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Estrela: Sydney van Hooijdonk comes on for Rodrigo Pinho.
78
Update Update
Foul by Mateo Flores of Arouca.
78
Update Update
Abraham Marcus from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
78
Attempt Attempt
Mateo Flores' left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Miguel Puche.
76
Corner Corner
Rodrigo Pinho's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Ignacio de Arruabarrena. The attempt was assisted by Jovane Cabral.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Matías Rocha comes on for Naïs Djouahra.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Miguel Puche comes on for Barbero.
74
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Robinho from Estrela.
72
Corner Corner
Rodrigo Pinho from Estrela misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. The attempt was assisted by Jovane Cabral after a corner.
72
Update Update
Foul by Pedro Santos of Arouca.
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pedro Santos from Arouca receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
72
Update Update
Robinho from Estrela wins a free kick in the attacking half.
71
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Estrela after a concession by José Fontán.
71
Attempt Attempt
Jovane Cabral's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Abraham Marcus provided the assist.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Estrela: Jorge Meireles comes on for Ianis Stoica.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Estrela: Jovane Cabral comes on for Kevin Höög Jansson due to an injury.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Mateo Flores comes on for Lee Hyun-Ju.
66
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Höög Jansson's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
65
Update Update
Foul committed by Barbero of Arouca.
65
Update Update
Stefan Lekovic from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Estrela, conceded by Ignacio de Arruabarrena.
65
Corner Corner
Rodrigo Pinho's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Ignacio de Arruabarrena. The attempt was assisted by Max Scholze with a through ball.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Alfonso Trezza comes on for Pablo Gozálbez.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Pedro Santos comes on for Espen van Ee.
56
Attempt Attempt
Ianis Stoica from Estrela hits the left post with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, assisted by Abraham Marcus.
53
Update Update
Rodrigo Pinho is caught offside for Estrela.
51
Update Update
Ianis Stoica is caught offside for Estrela.
51
Update Update
Lee Hyun-Ju from Arouca wins a free kick in the attacking half.
51
Update Update
Foul by Kevin Höög Jansson on Estrela.
46
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Arouca leads 1-0 against Estrela. Tiago Esgaio scores for Arouca with a left-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box into the bottom right corner.
46
Corner Corner
Naïs Djouahra's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Renan Ribeiro. The attempt was assisted by Lee Hyun-Ju.
45
Corner Corner
A corner is awarded to Arouca after Kevin Höög Jansson concedes it.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Arouca and Estrela tied at 0-0.
45
Update Update
José Fontán from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Abraham Marcus from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Foul by Abraham Marcus of Estrela.
45
Attempt Attempt
Rodrigo Pinho from Estrela misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Abraham Marcus assisted following a fast break.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Estrela after a concession by Pablo Gozálbez.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Lee Hyun-Ju of Arouca.
45
Corner Corner
Rodrigo Pinho from Estrela misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, sending it just a bit too high. The assist came from Robinho after a corner.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the match tied at 0-0 between Arouca and Estrela.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Javi Sánchez from Arouca receives a yellow card.
43
Update Update
Lee Hyun-Ju of Arouca wins a free kick on the left wing.
43
Corner Corner
Arouca is awarded a corner after Stefan Lekovic concedes.
43
Attempt Attempt
Barbero's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
43
Update Update
Foul committed by Max Scholze of Estrela.
42
Update Update
Pablo Gozálbez from Arouca misses a header from the center of the box to the right, assisted by a cross from José Fontán.
38
Attempt Attempt
Barbero's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Lee Hyun-Ju provided the assist.
35
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Rodrigo Pinho's header from the center of the box is saved by Ignacio de Arruabarrena in the center of the goal, following a cross from Bruno Langa.
34
Attempt Attempt
Rodrigo Pinho from Estrela misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.
32
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Espen van Ee from Arouca receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
32
Update Update
Abraham Marcus from Estrela wins a free kick in the attacking half.
32
Update Update
Foul committed by Espen van Ee of Arouca.
30
Attempt Attempt
Ianis Stoica from Estrela misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Robinho provided the assist.
29
Update Update
Foul committed by Luan Patrick of Estrela.
29
Update Update
Lee Hyun-Ju from Arouca wins a free kick in the attacking half.
27
Update Update
Foul by Barbero of Arouca.
27
Update Update
Stefan Lekovic of Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
26
Update Update
Bruno Langa from Estrela wins a free kick on the left wing.
26
Update Update
Foul committed by Pablo Gozálbez of Arouca.
26
Update Update
Bas Kuipers from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
26
Update Update
Foul committed by Bruno Langa of Estrela.
25
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Barbero from Arouca has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is close but goes to the left. He was assisted by Espen van Ee.
24
Update Update
Stefan Lekovic from Estrela wins a free kick in the attacking half.
24
Attempt Attempt
Ianis Stoica from Estrela misses the attempt, sending a right-footed shot from the center of the box high and wide to the right. Robinho provided the assist.
24
Update Update
Foul committed by Barbero of Arouca.
23
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Estrela: Luan Patrick comes on for Bernardo Schappo due to an injury.
21
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Bernardo Schappo of Estrela.
20
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Espen van Ee from Arouca takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it goes high and wide to the left. Pablo Gozálbez provided the assist.
18
Update Update
Foul committed by Rodrigo Pinho of Estrela.
18
Update Update
Taichi Fukui from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
17
Attempt Attempt
Barbero's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Renan Ribeiro in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Pablo Gozálbez.
14
Update Update
Foul committed by Bruno Langa of Estrela.
14
Update Update
Pablo Gozálbez from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
13
Update Update
Foul committed by Barbero of Arouca.
13
Update Update
Bruno Langa from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
11
Update Update
Eddy Doué from Estrela is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
11
Update Update
Eddy Doué from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
7
Update Update
Bruno Langa from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
7
Update Update
Foul committed by Tiago Esgaio of Arouca.
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Lee Hyun-Ju from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
6
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Foul committed by Stefan Lekovic of Estrela.
5
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Foul committed by José Fontán of Arouca.
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Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Tiago Esgaio from Arouca with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
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Rodrigo Pinho from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.

CONCLUSION

Arouca's 1-0 triumph over Estrela Amadora underscores their status as the stronger outfit, converting even possession into a vital win via second-half precision. The significant 58% deviation favored the hosts, matching market alignment and steady efficiency without disruptive events like red cards. Lacking xG data limits performance nuance, yet the clean-sheet victory bolsters Arouca's momentum in the league. Estrela Amadora's stubborn defense kept it close, but failure to convert chances proved costly in this balanced affair.

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