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On this occasion, at JefeBet we will analyze the betting preview and make predictions for the exciting match between Arouca vs Santa Clara of the Primeira Liga. This is a match that has been highly anticipated, and the stakes are high, as both teams have had very mixed results and are far apart in the table.
Arouca is coming off a draw against Gil Vicente, while Santa Clara has been on a winless streak for several games. Which team will come out on top? Keep reading to find out more about our picks and predictions for this exciting Arouca vs Santa Clara match!
We invite you to read our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this game.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Arouca vs Santa Clara Primeira Liga Matchday 20 Game on February 11, 2023
- Where: Estádio Municipal de Arouca, Arouca, Portugal
- When: Saturday, February 11, 2023, 1:00 PM ET
- BetMGM Moneyline: Arouca (+110) / Tie (+220) / Santa Clara (+240)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Arouca (AH -0.25, -120) / Santa Clara (AH +0.25, -103)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (+115), Under (-165)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-110) / No (-135)
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Betting on F.C. Arouca
First, we have Arouca, who want to enter the Europa League qualifiers, but they need to climb at least two positions and oust Casa Pia or Sporting Lisbon. In the 19 matches they have played, they have won 7, drawn 6, lost 6, and had 23 goals for and 29 against. Thus, if they win this Arouca vs Santa Clara match, they could virtually qualify for the playoffs.
In the last five matches this team has played in the Primeira Liga, they have won twice (2-0 vs Estoril; 4-0 vs Portimonense), drawn twice (1-1 vs Chaves; 1-1 vs Gil Vicente), and lost once (0-3 vs Benfica). This leaves a positive feeling in terms of conversions and number of games won.
Oday Dabbagh, Joo Basso, Alan Ruiz, and Benji Michel each scored eight goals during these dates. However, the star performer was Oday Dabbagh, who is on an impressive run of five goals in five games.
Possible lineup (3-4-3): Ignacio de Arruabarrena; Nino Galovic, Mateus Quaresma, Bogdan Milovanov; João Basso, David Simão, Alan Ruiz, Oriol Busquets; Morlaye Sylla, Oday Dabbagh, Antony Alves.
Betting on C.D. Santa Clara
On the other hand, we have a team that has struggled during the season and that faces the frightening possibility of entering the relegation playoffs. Santa Clara has won three, drawn six, and lost ten games out of the 19 they have played. There’s no doubt that these are numbers that can affect any team. In addition, they have scored 14 goals and conceded 25.
However, in the last matches of the Primeira Liga, they have not had better luck. In fact, they have not won a single one in six matches. Since January 5, Santa Clara has lost three matches (0-4 vs Sporting Braga; 0-3 vs Benfica; 2-1 vs Casa Pia) and drawn two (0-0 vs Portimonense; 2-2 vs Boavista).
Although this may seem like a bleak outlook, Santa Clara scored three goals in the last two games (all at the hands of Gabriel Silva) after four games without scoring a goal, which may lift their players’ spirits a bit ahead of the Arouca vs Santa Clara match.
Possible lineup (3-5-2): Gabriel Batista; Paulo Henrique, Diogo Calila, Kennedy Boateng; Ítalo, Costinha, Kento Misao, Victor Bobsin; Allano, Walter González, Gabriel Silva.
JefeBet Prediction
Undoubtedly, Santa Clara’s secret weapon, Gabriel Silva, will score a goal against Arouca. However, this opponent also has a voracious scorer, Oday Dabbagh, who will score his other goals, and, unfortunately, Santa Clara’s defense is not solid enough to stop Arouca.
Prediction: Arouca wins by a score of 2-1.
