Arouca - Porto predictions

Arouca are the definition of underdogs in this fixture. With betting odds of 4.99, no punter will dare backing them up against Porto. It is a wise decision as well as hosts will have an extremely difficult task surviving this clash.

We are likely going to see Porto triumph this Saturday, though Arouca do have a fighting chance. Maybe the home field advantage will be enough to spur them into a surprise draw or victory, though it’s not a probable outcome.

Arouca supporters were in for a shocker last time out at their stadium. Arouca went behind after the first 45 minutes of their match against Farense despite being widely expected to run riot against their rivals. Instead, they were forced to fight their way back to earn a point against a resilient opponent.

The away team’s failure to win their previous Primeira Liga matchup was not a welcome sight for their home supporters. Entering the match as clear favourites, they wound up bogged down in a stalemate with Vitória Guimarães which lasted throughout the game’s runtime.

The crowd at Estadio Municipal de Arouca can’t be unhappy with their offensive abilities – they scored 6 times over their latest three home games.

Porto and their strikers are well-regarded by experts and bookies alike – they managed to score more than 5 times in their previous 3 home games.

Porto are in contention for the UEFA qualifying spots – they’re currently placed 3rd. Luckily for their supporters, online sportsbooks are predicting an away win for them this Saturday, which would be very helpful if they wish to climb the ranks.

It’s clear that Porto are the favourites in this matchup, and they have the numbers to back that up. They faced Arouca earlier this season and snagged a decisive victory which they’ll be looking to repeat.

With no injuries reported on either side of the pitch, both coaches have their full rosters at their disposal. As such, the odds remain firmly in the visitors’ favour.

A Both Teams to Score bet is a very easy choice to make. A quick look at the two teams’ histories and statistics reveals that this match a very strong candidate to confirm the BTTS market.