Arouca vs Famalicao Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Portuguese Primeira Liga
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THE FACTS
When is Arouca vs Famalicao on and what time does it start? Arouca vs Famalicao will take place on Friday 22nd September, 2023 – 20:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Arouca vs Famalicao? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Arouca vs Famalicao on in the UK? ASome Portuguese Primeira Liga matches are televised on either TNT Sports or Viaplay Sports in the UK so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I Arouca vs Famalicao in the UK? If televised on either TNT Sports or Viaplay Sports, the match can be streamed on their respective streaming platforms
THE LOWDOWN
AROUCA
Under the management of Armando Evangelista, who is now in charge at Brazilian Serie A side Goias, Arouca finished in the top six of the Primeira Liga last season and managed to qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League. However, they were knocked out in the third qualifying round of that competition by Norwegian Eliteserien side Brann the other day.
The visitors for this one come into this on the back of a 1-0 defeat at home to Casa Pia as they sit firmly in the middle-of-the-table after their opening five matches. They had won one and drawn three of their opening four matches before their unbeaten start to the campaign was ended in a fairly flat and deflating defeat last weekend.
FAMALICAO
Under the management of Joao Pedro Sousa, Famalicao have one of the better and more productive ways of running their club than most in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. They play a more front foot style of football and try to sign young players in order to bring through a good generation or simply to turn a comfortable profit.
After a mid-table finish last season, they will anticipate pushing towards the top five and the UEFA Europa Conference League spots this time around. They come into this on the back of a 1-1 draw away to Rio Ave in their most recent outing, last weekend. The home team have suffered just one defeat in their opening five matches so far this season.
THE TEAM NEWS
AROUCA
Arouca will have to deal with one persistent injury for this weekend with American Benji Michel out for this weekend with an ACL injury.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): De Arruabarrena; Fernandes, Galovic, Montero; Trezza, Sylla, Simao, Weverson; Cristo Gonzalez, Mujica, Jason
UNAVAILABLE: Michel (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
FAMALICAO
Joao Pedro Sousa will be able to name an unchanged eleven for this weekend with a fully fit and available squad consisting of no injuries or suspensions for this weekend.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Leo Junior; Aguirregabiria, Riccieli, Otavio, Moura; Youssouf, Topic; Rodriguez, Limatta, Aranda; Cadiz
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
These are two sides that will be pushing towards the top five and the European qualification spots this weekend. Arouca managed to break into the top six last season, whilst Famalicao have continued to grow as a side, both on and off the pitch, as they try and take Arouca’s spot. It could be quite an entertaining encounter on Friday evening with both teams sensing an opportunity. Both teams scoring looks the way to go for this one.
TIP: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
