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Arouca will welcome Vitoria de Guimaraes at Estádio Municipal de Arouca in the Primeira Liga on Saturday. Both teams will hope to build on their previous wins following a chaotic run from each side.

Arouca vs Vitoria de Guimaraes Preview

Arouca pulled off an impressive victory in their previous league action, crushing Rio Ave 3-0 on the road. That win came as a consolation after the hosts were beaten at home 2-0 by Sporting on matchday 19. Arouca will be counting on home advantage to extend their momentum and probably leap multiple steps in the table.

Arouquenses finished 12th last season, and are currently sitting below that position, precisely in the 14th spot – one place above the drop zone. The hosts are tied on 20 points with three other teams above them, meaning Arouca could make up some lost ground if they win. Arouca and Vitoria’s last meeting ended in a 1-1 draw.

Vitoria de Guimaraes got back to winning ways on matchday 20 after defeating Moreirense 1-0 at home. It was their first win in three matches, following a losing streak of two games. The visitors could have fought their way to the fifth spot in the standings if they had won those matches.

Os Conquistadores, who finished sixth last season, are hoping to achieve a better campaign this term, per management. They sit in mid-table (ninth) on 28 points – one point behind the eighth and ninth teams. Vitoria could leap to the sixth spot if they return from Arouca with full points.

Arouca vs Vitoria de Guimaraes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

  • Arouca have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five matches against Vitoria de Guimaraes.
  • Arouca have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five matches at home against Vitoria de Guimaraes.
  • Arouca have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches at home.
  • Vitoria de Guimaraes have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
  • Arouca have won twice, drawn one and lost twice in their last five matches, while Vitoria de Guimaraes have won thrice and lost twice. Form Guide: Arouca – W-L-W-L-D, Vitoria de Guimaraes – W-L-L-W-W.

Arouca vs Vitoria de Guimaraes Prediction

Arouca will look to exploit home advantage, but they have not been impressive in their previous encounters at Estádio Municipal. Maybe they could turn the page starting from this meeting.

Vitoria de Guimaraes have not lost against Arouca since March 2023. Could this psychological advantage give them an edge?

Vitoria are the favorites based on individuality.

Prediction: Arouca 1-2 Vitoria de Guimaraes

Arouca vs Vitoria de Guimaraes Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Vitoria de Guimaraes to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Vitoria de Guimaraes to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Arouca to score – Yes