Vitória Guimarães - Arouca predictions

With bookies pricing a home win at 1.91, it’s clear the match may yet go either way. The hosts have a distinct advantage, of course, but both a draw and an away win are quite possible outcomes.

An away win in this match would be a huge surprise and an equally big achievement for Arouca who could consider themselves fortunate if they run away with a point in the bag.

The host are coming off from a morale-boosting Sporting Braga draw. Why morale-boosting? Because Vitória Guimarães were given close to zero per cent chances of getting anything from their last trip. However, a draw at halftime and the end (Sporting Braga) make for a very good result overall.

Arouca played against Benfica last round, so it’s hard to be surprised by the harsh 0:3 home loss. The 1.47 betting odds are a good indication of just how one-sided such a matchup is.

This match might present a rare opportunity to go for an Over 4.5 Goals bet. Arouca have netted 7 goals in each of their previous 3 games – which is quite a track record.

Arouca are heading into round 17 with 3 points between them and the relegation zone. Moving to a safer table position will be difficult with Vitória Guimarães in the way, though.

Although Vitória Guimarães are marked as the clear favourites in this matchup, things didn’t go well against Arouca last season. They lost a game with a considerable goal difference, so their supporters are hoping that they’ll manage to avoid such mishaps this Monday.

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

If you’re feeling confident, a Draw/Home wager in the Half Time/Full Time market is the way to go. It’s a fairly risky move, but likely the best way to get some value out of the match this Monday.