FC Arouca will welcome Sporting CP to the Estádio Municipal de Arouca in the fifth round of the Primeira Liga 

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between FC Arouca vs. Sporting CP, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Arouca

FC Arouca failed to make it two consecutive wins against Rio Ave last time out, losing 1-0 at the Estádio dos Arcos courtesy of Clayton's first-half penalty strike. This comes after defeating newly promoted Nacional 1-0.

Gonzalo Garcia is undeniably under immense pressure to turn the tide around at the Estádio Municipal de Arouca, having seen his side win just one of their last four matches (L3, D1) not to mention kicking of their campaign with two consecutive defeats.

With 3 points on board from four matches, FC Arouca occupies 14th place in the Primeira Liga standings level on points with 15th-placed Casa Pia. They are hovering three places above the relegation zone and have a two point cushion to be grateful of.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Mantl; Esgaio, Rocha, Lamba, Weverson; Simao, Fukui; Sylla, Gozalbez, Jason; Araujo

Sporting CP

Sporting CP went into the international break with a big grin on their faces as they managed to turn in a superb team display against FC Porto in the fourth round of the Primeira Liga to secure a comfortable 2-0 victory in front of their home faithful.q

The Lions have now gone 25 consecutive games without defeat in the Primeira Liga (W23, D2) and will be aiming to maintain that run against Daniel Ramos' FC Arouca, a side they've not lost to in their last three league matches winning two and drawing one.

With 12 points on board from four matches, Sporting CP sit at the top of the Primeira Liga standings and have maintained a three point cushion over three teams below them.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Franco; Quaresma, Diomande, Inacio; Quenda, Morita, Hjulmand, Catamo; Trincao, Goncalves, Gyokeres

Match Facts

• FC Arouca are winless in their last three games against Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga.
• Sporting CP have preserved six clean sheets in their last seven matches in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Arouca averages 0.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Sporting CP averages 3 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 17 meetings, FC Arouca have won 1 times, Sporting CP have won 15 times, and there has been 1 draw with the goal difference being 36-10 in favor of Sporting CP.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Arouca has been struggling for consistency lately in the league and welcoming a rampant Sporting CP side at the Estádio Municipal de Arouca pretty much doesn't help their case in any way other than make things complicated for them. Sporting CP, on the other hand, will be aiming to maintain their 100% record in the league and secure their fifth consecutive win to strengthen their position in the standings.

Therefore, we recommend supporting the away side in the Asian handicap -1.5 not only because this has been the case in all of their last four matches in the Primeira Liga but due to their unparalleled firepower.

• Asian Handicap -Sporting CP for 1.67
• Total 2 - Over 2.5 for 1.9
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.81