Estoril vs Arouca: Draw
Estoril's fragile home defence and Arouca's recent away dominance set the stage for a tight encounter, with the model assigning a 46.6% chance of a stalemate.
Both sides arrive in Lisbon with contrasting recent trajectories: Estoril have stumbled to four defeats in their last five league outings, while Arouca have collected four wins and a loss. The clash pits Estoril's low‑scoring home record against Arouca's efficient away performances.
Lars's Verdict
Back a draw, as the model’s highest probability sits at 46.6% and recent form suggests both sides lack the firepower to break through.
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With Estoril averaging 0.5 expected goals and Arouca averaging 0.5, the model gives a 84.5% chance at least one side fails to score, ahead of the 15.5% it gives to both teams scoring.
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Combined expected goals of 1.0 (Estoril 0.5 + Arouca 0.5) points to a tighter game, with the model giving Under 2.5 Goals a 92.0% chance against 8.0% for Over.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Estoril at 26.7%, the draw at 46.6%, and Arouca at 26.7% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 0-0 at 36.8% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Estoril
Estoril's last five league results read L‑D‑L‑L‑L, including a 1‑3 loss to Benfica at home and a 0‑2 defeat to Rio Ave on their own turf. The string of defeats and a solitary draw indicate trouble in converting chances, reinforcing the low‑scoring outlook and supporting a draw.
Arouca
Arouca have surged with four wins and one loss in their last five games, highlighted by a 3‑1 home win over Tondela and a 1‑0 away victory at Vitória SC. Their ability to secure wins while keeping clean sheets aligns with the model’s low over‑2.5 probability and backs a restrained result.
Head-to-Head
In the five most recent meetings, Arouca have won twice (3‑2 in April 2026 and 1‑2 in January 2024) while Estoril have won twice (4‑3 in November 2025 and 4‑1 in October 2024), with one draw, illustrating a near‑even split that dovetails with the model’s draw likelihood.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2026 | Arouca 3-2 Estoril | Primeira Liga |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Estoril 4-3 Arouca | Primeira Liga |
| 16 Mar 2025 | Arouca 1-1 Estoril | Primeira Liga |
| 26 Oct 2024 | Estoril 4-1 Arouca | Primeira Liga |
| 20 Jan 2024 | Estoril 1-2 Arouca | Primeira Liga |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Estoril vs Arouca?
Estoril and Arouca drew 0-0. Our pre-match pick was Draw.
What was the final score of Estoril vs Arouca?
Estoril 0-0 Arouca (full time).
When was Estoril vs Arouca?
Estoril played Arouca on Mon 7 Sep · 20:15 BST in the Primeira Liga at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota.
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See all Primeira Liga fixtures →Given the balanced xG, the defensive edge of the visitors, and the model’s 46.6% draw probability, the safest read points to a dead‑locked result.
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