Arouca - AVS predictions

Though we can call Arouca the favourites in this matchup, AVS are not about to make it easy for them. It’s gearing up to be an exciting match overall, and no outcome can be ruled out at this point.

The matchup this Saturday is rather one-sided, with AVS seen as the clear underdogs. Most bookmakers online have priced their victory at 3.58, which is enough to doubt such an outcome will happen.

The beginning of Arouca’s previous league match did not exactly offer tangible indication the match would result in a heavy defeat. Arouca managed to keep it level at the break but the game ended in a Arouca_LAST_ROUND_AWAY beating they want to bounce back from immediately.

AVS earned a single point for the Primeira Liga table tally in the previous round. While not catastrophic, the outcome is still widely considered a missed opportunity. After all, they had the advantage of playing at home on their side, and the betting odds certainly painted their victory as quite plausible.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and Arouca have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

Our confidence that AVS will manage to hold their composure in an away game is shaky. They have over 5 concessions on record in their latest 3 visiting games alone.

It seems Arouca didn’t start the season off on the right foot, but there’s still time to change that. The first thing they’ll want to do is wrestle 3 points away this Saturday, though it won’t be easy.

AVS will be looking to take back some ground after a rather poor start to the season. They’re fairly deep in the lower end of the table with just 3 points between them and the relegation zone. With a match like the one at Arouca ahead of them, though, it’s hard to feel optimistic.

Saturday's match will see both teams at full strength, able to utilize all their players.

Though it’s a stretch, a Draw bet is likely the best option when it comes to betting on this match. With the odds at 3.51 with Pncl, it’s not exactly the safest of bets – but it’s quite strong when it comes to value.