Arouca vs Santa Clara: Preview, H2H, Stats

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Arouca vs Santa Clara Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms

The upcoming meeting between Arouca and Santa Clara takes place at Estadio Municipal de Arouca on 02 May 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the Portugal Liga Portugal. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.

Arouca aim for structural stability in their setup.

Santa Clara generally use a balanced tactical approach.

Recent Form

Arouca

L W W L L

Santa Clara

L L W W W

Arouca are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.

However, Santa Clara come into this match full of confidence after an outstanding run of results. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.

Recent Form Home/Away

Arouca (Home)

W L W W L

Santa Clara (Away)

L W D D L
Arouca form remains fairly steady regardless of location.

A clear home bias is evident in Santa Clara's recent performances.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Arouca

- - + - -

Santa Clara

- - + + +

Arouca are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.

In contrast, Santa Clara continue to show resilience at the back. They look fairly disciplined in defence.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Arouca (Home)

- - + - -

Santa Clara (Away)

- + - - -
There is little difference in Arouca's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.

Santa Clara's defence is dramatically stronger at home compared to away matches.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Arouca

- + - + -

Santa Clara

- + - - -

Arouca's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Much depends on the opponent.

However, Santa Clara's matches have generally been low-scoring affairs. They often prioritise defensive structure.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Arouca (Home)

+ + + + +

Santa Clara (Away)

+ - + - -
Arouca's fixtures are far more entertaining at home than away.

Santa Clara's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.

Scoring Consistency

Arouca

- + + + -

Santa Clara

- + + + +

Arouca continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. Their attacking play remains a key strength.

However, Santa Clara show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Arouca (Home)

+ + + + +

Santa Clara (Away)

+ + + + -
Arouca's scoring rate is significantly higher at home than away.

Santa Clara's ability to score has been consistent home and away.

On average Arouca scores 1.5 and concedes 1.9 goals in home matches, while Santa Clara averagely scores 0.9 and concedes 1.5 goals in away matches.
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Arouca vs Santa Clara Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

On average Arouca scores after every 8.1 shots, while Santa Clara gets averagely 9.7 shots in a game.
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Arouca vs Santa Clara Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Arouca fielded the below lineup in the last match against Braga: Vinarcik; Djouahra, Kuipers, Fontan, Sanchez, Esgaio; Lee, Fukui, Van Ee, Gozalbez; Barbero
In their last match against Rio Ave starting lineup of Santa Clara was the following: Batista; Romao, Silva, Sidney, Lucas; Torrao, Serginho, Ferreira, Silva; Fernando, Klismahn
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