Arouca vs Marítimo preview

Portugal flag 2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio Municipal de Arouca
Liga Portugal
AroucaFCA
2 1
MarítimoCSM
Full Time
Round 4 Regular Season
Espen van Ee - 44'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Arouca secured a 2-1 victory over Marítimo after a balanced first half that ended 1-1. The home side maintained 52 percent possession while the visitors held 48 percent. Expected goals stood at 1.35 for Arouca and 0.98 for Marítimo, creating a differential of 0.37 that matched the final result. Both teams avoided any red cards during the contest. Arouca as the stronger side delivered the winning goal after the interval to complete the turnaround. The performance reflected steady adjustments without major interruptions. This outcome confirmed the alignment between on-field events and underlying metrics.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Arouca exhibited significant structural deviation in their approach against Marítimo.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team's profile.
  • xG alignment: The final result proved consistent with the xG differential of 0.37.
  • Market alignment: The outcome stayed market aligned based on available indicators.
  • xG expectations: Arouca's xG of 1.35 surpassed Marítimo's 0.98 in line with the 2-1 score.
  • Event impact: Goals in each half shaped the contest without additional disruptions.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards for both sides eliminated any red card distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
G. Fernandes Correia
G. Fernandes Correia
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
A. Nogueira Dias
A. Nogueira Dias
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. da Silva Martins
M. da Silva Martins
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
F. Jesus
F. Jesus
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Arouca V. Freire De Seabra
V. Freire De Seabra
VS
Marítimo M. van der Gaag
M. van der Gaag
1.69
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.33
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Porto Rank: 87 L
Moreirense Rank: 69 W
Vitória Guimarães Rank: 72 W
Tondela Rank: 64 W
Gil Vicente Rank: 72 W
Santa Clara Rank: 71 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Academico Viseu Rank: 64 D
Famalicão Rank: 76 W
Casa Pia Rank: 66 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
71.74
39.42
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Arouca
Marítimo
Power Score
71.74
39.42
League Position
3
5
Global Rank
216
388

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Arouca — Opponent-weighted form score
Marítimo — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Arouca Marítimo

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Arouca

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Marítimo

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Arouca ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Marítimo
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
36.73
30.42
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
30.42
36.73
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Arouca +0.57 Efficiency Index
vs
Marítimo -0.57 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Arouca
Marítimo
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Arouca
vs
Marítimo
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Arouca Marítimo
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
4%
16%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.06 vs -0.16
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Arouca Marítimo
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
16%
4%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.16 vs -0.06
Arouca
Marítimo
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Arouca
vs
Marítimo
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Arouca Marítimo
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Arouca 0.40
Marítimo 0.23
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Arouca Marítimo
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Arouca 0.02
Marítimo 0.05
Arouca
Marítimo
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • FCA had peak pressure around 17'.
  • CSM started the game with stronger pressure.
FCA Pressure CSM Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: FCA reached the top pressure at 17' (81.94).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio Municipal de Arouca
Capacity
5600
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Gustavo Fernandes Correia
André Filipe Nogueira Dias
Miguel Ângelo da Silva Martins
Flávio Jesus

Statistics

Possession
FCA
50%
CSM
50%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 1
8 Shots 5
42 Dangerous attacks 52
52 Possession 48
2 Corners 3
9 Free kicks 8
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

95 Ball Safe 97
6 Goal Kicks 14
15 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 4
18 Throwins 31
1 Hit Woodwork 1
3 Injuries 2
13 Dribble Attempts 11
4 Successful Dribbles 5
31 Successful Dribbles Percentage 45

Attacking

105 Attacks 90
1 Big Chances Missed 1
2 Counter Attacks 3

Possession

42 Long Passes 78
491 Passes 456
419 Successful Passes 372
85 Successful Passes Percentage 82
12 Key Passes 9
15 Successful Long Passes 46
36 Successful Long Passes Percentage 59

Defensive

3 Saves 5
12 Tackles 14
6 Interceptions 4
39 Duels Won 43

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 19
6 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

8 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Gustavo Fernandes Correia

Starting XI ▼

12
Ignacio de Arruabarrena
Ignacio de Arruabarrena Goalkeeper
6.93
3
José Fontán
José Fontán Defender
7.05
15
Javi Sánchez
Javi Sánchez Defender
7.33
18
Orest Lebedenko
Orest Lebedenko Defender
6.64
28
Tiago Esgaio
Tiago Esgaio (C) Defender
6.56
6
Espen van Ee
Espen van Ee Midfielder
7.9
89
Pedro Santos
Pedro Santos
Midfielder79'
6.58
7
Naïs Djouahra
Naïs Djouahra Midfielder
6.77
37
Mario Climent
Mario Climent
Defender87'
8
Taichi Fukui
Taichi Fukui Midfielder
7.13
10
Pablo Gozálbez
Pablo Gozálbez Midfielder
7.37
21
Mateo Flores
Mateo Flores
Midfielder79'
6.91
19
Alfonso Trezza
Alfonso Trezza Midfielder
6.83
23
Dylan Nandín
Dylan Nandín
Attacker70'
6.44
17
Iván Barbero
Iván Barbero Attacker
7.2
24
Brian Mansilla
Brian Mansilla
Attacker70'
6.64
Referee : Gustavo Fernandes Correia

Starting XI ▼

13
Alfonso Pastor
Alfonso Pastor Goalkeeper
7.15
2
Igor Julião
Igor Julião Defender
6.29
4
Rafael Fernandes
Rafael Fernandes Defender
6.29
5
Nilton
Nilton
Defender87'
23
Paulo Henrique
Paulo Henrique Defender
6.8
44
Romain Correia
Romain Correia (C) Defender
7.04
6
Rodrigo Andrade
Rodrigo Andrade Midfielder
6.72
10
Martín Tejón
Martín Tejón Midfielder
7.62
14
Raphael Guzzo
Raphael Guzzo Midfielder
6.48
18
Vladan Danilović
Vladan Danilović Midfielder
6.85
90
M. Boakye
M. Boakye
Attacker78'
6.65
35
Bryan Limbombe
Bryan Limbombe Midfielder
6.26
27
Samuel Bamba
Samuel Bamba
Attacker62'
6.89
17
Adrián Butzke Benavides
Adrián Butzke Benavides Attacker
6.66
66
Israel Isaac Ayuma
Israel Isaac Ayuma
Midfielder78'
6.69

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Javi Sánchez
Time wasting / 3rd Yellowcard
90+2'
Event
Mario Climent → Naïs Djouahra
8th Substitution
87'
87'
Event
Nilton → Rafael Fernandes
9th Substitution
Event
Mateo Flores → Pablo Gozálbez
6th Substitution
79'
Event
Pedro Santos → Espen van Ee
7th Substitution
79'
78'
Event
Israel Isaac Ayuma → Adrián Butzke Benavides
4th Substitution
78'
Event
M. Boakye → Vladan Danilović
5th Substitution
Event
Dylan Nandín
Simulation / 2nd Yellowcard
75'
Event
Brian Mansilla → Iván Barbero
2nd Substitution
70'
Event
Dylan Nandín → Alfonso Trezza
3rd Substitution
70'
62'
Event
Samuel Bamba → Bryan Limbombe
1st Substitution
Event
Iván Barbero
Header / 3rd Goal
55'
1ST-HALF
Event
Espen van Ee
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
44'
44'
Event
Raphael Guzzo
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
27'
Event
Martín Tejón
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Bamba's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. He was assisted by Igor Julião's cross.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Dylan Nandín from Arouca has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Alfonso Pastor from Marítimo. The attempt was assisted by Pedro Santos.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Paulo Henrique's left-footed shot from outside the box for Marítimo is blocked. Igor Julião provided the assist.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Brian Mansilla from Arouca takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it goes too high.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Javi Sánchez from Arouca receives a yellow card.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Raphael Guzzo of Marítimo.
90
Update Update
Dylan Nandín from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
88
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Paulo Henrique's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Ignacio de Arruabarrena. The shot was assisted by Raphael Guzzo with a headed pass.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Marítimo: Nilton Varela comes on for Rafael Fernandes due to an injury.
87
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Mario Climent comes on for Naïs Djouahra.
86
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Rafael Fernandes from Marítimo.
83
Update Update
Samuel Bamba from Marítimo misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The cross was assisted by Israel Ayuma.
81
Update Update
Samuel Bamba from Marítimo is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
81
Update Update
José Fontán from Arouca commits a foul.
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Mateo Flores from Arouca has his header saved in the center of the goal by Alfonso Pastor from Marítimo. The attempt was assisted by Brian Mansilla's cross.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Pedro Santos comes on for Espen van Ee.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Mateo Flores comes on for Pablo Gozálbez.
78
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Marítimo: Israel Ayuma comes on for Adrián Butzke.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Marítimo: Maurice Boakye comes on for Vladan Danilovic.
76
Update Update
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Dylan Nandín from Arouca receives a yellow card.
75
Update Update
Dylan Nandín from Arouca is on the ground, but the referee considers it simulation.
75
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Naïs Djouahra from Arouca has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Alfonso Pastor from Marítimo. The attempt was assisted by Pablo Gozálbez.
73
Update Update
Vladan Danilovic from Marítimo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
73
Update Update
Dylan Nandín from Arouca commits a foul.
72
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Orest Lebedenko from Arouca has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Alfonso Pastor from Marítimo. The assist came from Espen van Ee.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Dylan Nandín comes on for Alfonso Trezza.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Brian Mansilla comes on for Barbero.
70
Update Update
Adrián Butzke commits a foul for Marítimo.
70
Update Update
Espen van Ee from Arouca wins a free kick in the attacking half.
69
Update Update
Igor Julião from Marítimo commits a foul.
69
Update Update
Naïs Djouahra from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
68
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Paulo Henrique from Marítimo heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes just to the left. He was assisted by Igor Julião.
68
Update Update
Ignacio de Arruabarrena from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
68
Update Update
Raphael Guzzo from Marítimo commits a foul.
67
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Paulo Henrique from Marítimo heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the left. He was assisted by Raphael Guzzo with a cross after a set piece situation.
66
Update Update
Orest Lebedenko from Arouca commits a foul.
66
Update Update
Martín Tejón from Marítimo is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
65
Update Update
Adrián Butzke from Marítimo misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. He was assisted by Paulo Henrique's cross.
63
Update Update
Samuel Bamba from Marítimo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
63
Update Update
Foul committed by Tiago Esgaio of Arouca.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Marítimo: Samuel Bamba comes on for Bryan Limbombe.
62
Update Update
Foul committed by Vladan Danilovic of Marítimo.
62
Update Update
Barbero from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
60
Update Update
Adrián Butzke from Marítimo commits a foul.
60
Update Update
Orest Lebedenko from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Arouca 2, Marítimo 1. Barbero scores for Arouca with a header from close range into the bottom right corner, assisted by Pablo Gozálbez.
54
Corner Corner
Arouca wins a corner after Vladan Danilovic concedes.
53
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
52
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Paulo Henrique from Marítimo.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Arouca 1, Marítimo 1.
45
Update Update
Martín Tejón from Marítimo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Tiago Esgaio of Arouca.
45
Update Update
Rodrigo Andrade from Marítimo commits a foul.
45
Update Update
Barbero from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
45
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Vladan Danilovic from Marítimo.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Raphael Guzzo from Marítimo receives a yellow card.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now Arouca 1, Marítimo 1. Espen van Ee scores for Arouca with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Alfonso Trezza.
41
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Barbero from Arouca heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the left. He was assisted by Javi Sánchez with a cross.
41
Attempt Attempt
Orest Lebedenko's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Barbero.
39
Update Update
Barbero from Arouca commits a foul.
39
Update Update
Rodrigo Andrade from Marítimo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
37
Update Update
Tiago Esgaio from Arouca misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The cross was assisted by Orest Lebedenko.
35
Attempt Attempt
Alfonso Trezza from Arouca misses an attempt, sending a right-footed shot from the right side of the box high and wide to the right.
32
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
30
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
27
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Marítimo takes the lead 1-0 against Arouca. Martín Tejón scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner after a corner kick.
26
Update Update
Delay is over. The teams are ready to continue.
26
Corner Corner
Marítimo is awarded a corner after Javi Sánchez concedes it.
24
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ignacio de Arruabarrena from Arouca.
23
Update Update
Ignacio de Arruabarrena from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
23
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Rodrigo Andrade from Marítimo had a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it was saved in the top center of the goal by Ignacio de Arruabarrena from Arouca. The attempt was assisted by Adrián Butzke.
23
Update Update
Adrián Butzke from Marítimo commits a foul.
23
Corner Corner
Marítimo wins a corner after Tiago Esgaio concedes.
19
Attempt Attempt
Martín Tejón from Marítimo has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
17
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Martín Tejón from Marítimo has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Ignacio de Arruabarrena of Arouca. The shot was assisted by Rodrigo Andrade.
17
Attempt Attempt
Alfonso Trezza from Arouca has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. He was assisted by Taichi Fukui.
15
Corner Corner
Naïs Djouahra from Arouca misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high after a corner.
15
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Barbero from Arouca heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes too high. He was assisted by Pablo Gozálbez, who provided a headed pass.
14
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Taichi Fukui from Arouca has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Alfonso Pastor of Marítimo.
14
Corner Corner
Arouca wins a corner after Alfonso Pastor concedes.
13
Update Update
Adrián Butzke commits a foul for Marítimo.
13
Update Update
Espen van Ee from Arouca wins a free kick in the attacking half.
12
Attempt Attempt
Espen van Ee from Arouca hits the bar with a right-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Javi Sánchez.
11
Attempt Attempt
Naïs Djouahra from Arouca attempts a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it misses to the left.
5
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Martín Tejón from Marítimo takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes close and misses to the right.
4
Update Update
Vladan Danilovic from Marítimo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
4
Update Update
Barbero from Arouca commits a foul.
3
Corner Corner
Marítimo wins a corner, conceded by Ignacio de Arruabarrena.
1
Update Update
First half begins.

CONCLUSION

Arouca completed a measured comeback to claim the 2-1 result after trailing in the scoreline at halftime. Their edge in expected goals translated directly into the decisive second-half strike. Possession figures stayed close throughout yet the home side found the necessary efficiency to prevail. The absence of dismissals kept the match at eleven versus eleven and allowed patterns to develop naturally. Overall the data supported the winner without contradiction from external factors. This performance underlined Arouca's capacity to convert slight advantages into points on the board.