Arouca - Santa Clara betting tips and odds

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

The away team’s chances of winning this Saturday are dubious at best. They are the clear underdogs in a matchup with Arouca, and the fact that they’re the visiting team isn’t making things any easier.

Arouca are looking to get back to winning ways following a difficult Primeira Liga trip. They were up against a strong rival but held well away from home. Level after 45 minutes, they managed to preserve a point in what ended up being a Gil Vicente.

Santa Clara’s previous match against Boavista wasn’t truly a success, but it was still a decent effect. They were behind for most of the game, yet they carved out a 2:2 draw in the end. Considering their opponents were tagged as favourites, Santa Clara can be proud of their single point.

Arouca gans are hoping for better defensive performance then what they’ve seen in away games. The previous three matches featured 7 conceded goals.

The away team’s defensive record is slipping. They’ve conceded more than 5 times in their previous 3 Primeira Liga engagements. This, at least, points to this match as a decent choice for something like an Over 5 Goals bet.

This is the second time we’re seeing these two sides clash this season. The first game went Arouca’s way, albeit with a difference of only one goal. Still, such a record makes it easy to see why they’re the favourites this time around.

Saturday's matchup will see both teams at full strength, free of injuries and suspensions.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 2.35, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.