Rafael Guillén
A thrilling match is set to take place in Portugal on Saturday: Arouca vs Casa Pia. The two teams are closely matched in the standings and are competing for a spot in European competitions. Given the immense significance of playing in continental tournaments, winning this match is crucial, especially against a direct rival in the fight.
For expert sports betting advice and accurate predictions for the Primeira Liga, JefeBet is the go-to source. Without further ado, here’s our prediction for this highly anticipated match between Arouca vs Casa Pia.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Arouca vs Casa Pia Primeira Liga Matchday 22 Game on February 25, 2023
- Where: Municipal Stadium of Arouca – Porto, Portugal.
- When: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 9:30 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Arouca (+120) / Tie (+210) / Casa Pia (+220)
- Asian Handicap: Arouca (AH -0.25 -107) / Casa Pia (AH +0.25, -114)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+133) / Under (-180)
- Both teams score: Yes (+102) / No (-134).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on F.C. Arouca
FC Arouca is just two points behind Casa Pia in the standings, and a victory in their upcoming match could propel them ahead. If not for their recent defeat against one of Portugal’s top teams, Braga, they would already be in a higher position. Despite losing 2-0, the defeat was somewhat expected given Braga’s reputation.
The match against Braga was a difficult one for Arouca, with the opposition scoring a goal and forcing Arouca to play catch-up for the rest of the match. Although they made several attempts to equalize, with 13 shots attempted, only three were on target. Nonetheless, there were moments when Arouca looked stronger than their opponents. Anyway, Braga ended up scoring the 2-0 in the 81th minute.
Unfortunately, Arouca’s lack of accuracy has been a recurring issue. In their win against Santa Clara, they made 10 attempts at the goal, but only four were on target. In their draw against Gil Vicente, they attempted 15 shots, but only six were on target. They definitely need to improve their aim.
Possible Lineup (4-1-4-1): Ignacio de Arruabarrena; Bogdan Milovanov, Joao Basso, Nino Galovic, Mateus Quaresma; David Simao; Alan Ruiz, Morlaye Sylla, Ismaila Soro, Antony Alves; Oday Dabbagh.
Betting on Casa Pia
Casa Pia is currently two points ahead of Arouca, but they have been unable to climb any higher due to their three-game winless streak. While their 3-0 defeat against Benfica was expected, their subsequent matches against Boavista and Vitoria Guimaraes have raised some concerns. In both games, they were dominated and had few shots on goal. Even with an extra player for most of the second half against Boavista, they couldn’t score.
Coach Filipe Martins is in a tough spot and needs to turn things around if he hopes to secure a spot in Europe. Their upcoming match against Arouca is crucial as a win could propel them ahead of Vitoria, a team they failed to beat earlier. It’s a second chance for Casa Pia, and they can’t afford to let it slip away.
Possible Lineup (3-4-3): Ricardo Batista; Fernando Batista; Fernando Varela, Vasco Fernandes, Nerim Zolotic; Lucas Soares, Neto, Beni, Derick Poloni; Romario Baró, Clayton, Yuki Soma.
JefeBet Prediction
Both Casa Pia and Arouca are going through a rough patch, with the latter struggling to score despite losing only four home games. The two teams have previously played to a scoreless draw this season.
Although we predict Arouca will dominate the match, we anticipate they will struggle to find the back of the net, ultimately securing a hard-fought victory.
Prediction: Arouca 1-0 Casa Pia
