Arouca - Boavista predictions

Arouca are easily the favourites in the match this Saturday, but we wouldn’t call a Home Win bet at the odds of 2.01 safe, exactly. They are more likely to win than not, but Boavista may have a few tricks up their sleeve yet.

It’s highly unlikely that Boavista will manage to get some points this round. Arouca are at a considerable advantage, so even a draw would be a success for the visitors.

The hosts returned from their most recent Primeira Liga trip with a point in their bag. Based on the betting odds available, it was always going to be a tight game and Arouca can be satisfied with the fact they held level both at the halftime mark and after the full-time whistle.

Boavista supporters watched the squad face off against Porto last round, and not even the most optimistic among them could have reasonably expected a victory. They spent most of the game’s runtime playing from behind, ultimately ending on a score of 1:2.

Despite the advantage of playing at home, the hosts’ most recent two games were relatively unimpressive. Both ended with less than 2 goals in total, indicating that this one will likely take the same route.

It’s easy to spot a certain trend when looking over Boavista’s recent history – and not in a good way. Their latest appearances were marked by a high concession rate. For example, their previous 3 matches featured more than 5 conceded goals.

This game marks one of the last bouts in a series of very poor performances we’ve seen from Boavista. They’re almost certainly heading for relegation – they’re in spot number 18th on the table as they enter round 34 as the clear underdogs.

The last time these two teams met Arouca managed to secure a solid away win, although it was rather narrow. They’re still considered the favourites in this matchup, especially now that they have the home-field advantage on their side.

This Saturday, both teams will have a full roster available to them, thanks to the absence of injuries or suspensions.

Betting on a Draw is likely to be your best option, though it’s a relatively risky wager. It offers decent value with the 3.73 odds, though, which can be found at top online bookmakers such as Pncl.