Estoril - Arouca predictions

Estoril are expected to win here, but we can’t call such betting predictions completely foolproof. Arouca may surprise us yet, and even a tie game seems a decent possibility from where we’re standing.

The visiting team understands the difficulty of the task that lies ahead. A win against Estoril on their own field would be a major feat, and it is always a tough endeavor.

With $ODDS_HOME_LAST_ROUND_AWAY betting odds to win their previous away match, it’s fair to say Estoril were never the favourites to do such a thing, let alone pull it in an impressive manner. Yet after taking an early lead they eased to a Rio Ave HT/FT victory which will be a huge boost for their morale ahead of Friday.

The away team are coming on the back of a harsh HT/FT defeat at home. Most Primeira Liga betting predictions expected them to lose despite playing at home, but the $RESULT thrashing they received is widely considered to be a sub-par performance on their end.

Estoril are on a bit of a streak when it comes to scoring. With more than 7 over their last 3 matches, fans are feeling fairly confident in their goal-scoring ability. Likewise, bookmakers online are fairly confident the Friday match will yield Over 4.5 goals.

The visitors’ main concern will be cutting down the concession rate. They conceded more than 5 times in their latest 3 matches, and bucking the trend will be a great step in the right direction.

Though the home team have a 10_BEHIND_EUROPA_LEAGUE -point buffer between them and the relegation zone, they will definitely want to improve as the season moves on. Beating this matchup will not be easy, but it would be a great first step.

The form we saw from Arouca over the past 11 matches can’t be good for their supporters’ confidence. They’re just 3 points above the relegation zone and are heading into this game as clear underdogs. On the bright side, we’re only at round 11 of the competition.

Last season, the hosts met Arouca and walked away with a remarkable, convincing victory. They’re still considered strong favourites because of this, though it’s worth keeping in mind that some time has passed since then.

Fortunately, both teams will have a complete lineup this Friday, with no players out due to injury or suspension.

Over 2.5 Goals is easily the safest bet when it comes to this matchup. The best part is that it also maintains a decent betting value, especially if you use the 1.94 odds offered at Pncl.