Match report
Arouca 1-0 Nacional: match report
Arouca secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nacional in the Primeira Liga on Sunday, with Tiago Esgaio scoring the only goal.
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Arouca defeated Nacional 1-0 in the Primeira Liga on Sunday at Estadio Municipal de Arouca. Tiago Esgaio scored the decisive goal in the 64th minute, assisted by Näis Djouahra.
Matchoi Djaló of Nacional received a yellow card in the 74th minute, followed by Orest Lebedenko of Arouca in the 76th minute. Danel Dongmo of Nacional was booked in the 78th minute, and Pablo Gozálbez of Arouca received a yellow card in stoppage time.
Arouca dominated possession with 62% compared to Nacional's 38%. Arouca had 5 shots on target while Nacional managed only 1. Arouca earned 8 corners, whereas Nacional had 2. Arouca committed 6 fouls, while Nacional had 10.
Going into the game, Arouca were in 5th place with 17 points from 9 matches, while Nacional were in 15th place with 7 points from the same number of games. Arouca's victory solidifies their position in the top half of the table.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Arouca vs Nacional preview: form
Arouca will face Nacional in the Primeira Liga on Sunday at 15:30 GMT at the Estádio Municipal de Arouca.
Arouca are currently in fifth place with 17 points from nine matches. They have won five, drawn two, and lost two, scoring 12 goals and conceding 7.
In their last five games, Arouca have won three, drawn one, and lost one, with their most recent match being a 1-0 victory against Alverca on 24 October.
Nacional sit in 15th place with 7 points from nine matches. They have won two, drawn one, and lost six, with 10 goals scored and 18 conceded.
Nacional's recent form shows one win and four losses in their last five games. They won 1-0 against SC Braga on 25 October but lost their previous four matches, including a 1-0 defeat to Sanjoanense on 17 October.
Historically, Arouca and Nacional have faced each other multiple times, with Arouca having the upper hand in recent encounters. This match will be crucial for Nacional as they look to improve their league position.
Match Events
All events- 90+4'Pablo Gozálbez
- 81'Miguel Baeza(Out: Daniel de Melo Araujo Junior)
- 81'Song Min-kyu(Out: Allen Obando)
- 78'Danel Dongmo
- 76'Orest Lebedenko
- 75'Mateo Flores(Out: Lee Hyun-ju )
- 75'Alfonso Trezza(Out: Brian Mansilla)
- 74'Matchoi Djaló
Match Statistics
All stats- 62%Possession38%
- 0.70Expected Goals (xG)0.30
- 5Shots on Target1
- 8Corners2
- 6Fouls10
Prediction
Live win probability
Arouca 84%Draw 14%Nacional 2%
Arouca is most likely to win the game against Nacional.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionPrimeira Liga · Regular Season 10
- VenueEstadio Municipal de Arouca, Arouca · 5600
- RefereeBranco Godinho, Luis Miguel
- ForecastClear day, 24.11°C
Last five games
AroucaWWWWD
NacionalLWLLL
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Sporting CP | 10 | +12 | 21 |
| 4 |  Santa Clara | 10 | +9 | 21 |
| 5 | Arouca | 10 | +6 | 20 |
| 6 |  Académico Viseu | 10 | +3 | 20 |
| 7 |  GIL Vicente | 10 | +1 | 15 |
| 8 |  SC Braga | 10 | +1 | 14 |
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Arouca vs Nacional: result, stats & highlights
Arouca and Nacional finished 1-0 in the Primeira Liga (Regular Season 10) at Estadio Municipal de Arouca. Played: (your local time).
Arouca are 5th in the table on 20 points; Nacional are 15th on 7.
Recent form: Arouca WWWWD, Nacional LWLLL.
Head-to-head (last 4): Arouca 4 wins, 0 draws, Nacional 0 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.