Arouca vs Moreirense Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Portuguese Primeira Liga
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THE FACTS
When is Arouca vs Moreirense on and what time does it start? Arouca vs Moreirense will take place on Friday 27th October, 2023 – 20:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Arouca vs Moreirense? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Arouca vs Moreirense on in the UK? Some 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 Moreirense 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
Last season, Arouca performed impressively by reaching the top six and qualifying for the UEFA Europa Conference League. Over the summer they lost their manager, Armando Evangelista, to Brazilian Serie A side Goias. They were eliminated in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Europa Conference League, too.
Now, under the management of Daniel Ramos, they begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting in third from bottom and in the relegation playoff place. They won 4-3 on the opening day of the season after going behind three times in the match but have suffered four defeats and had three draws in their subsequent seven matches.
MOREIRENSE
Portuguese Primeira Liga football has gained a reputation for being low-scoring and defensive with reactionary tactical styles as one of the lowest scoring leagues in European football. However, Moreirense gained promotion to the top-flight last season playing a more attacking style, scoring 77 goals in 34 matches; 20 more than anyone else.
They had started the 2023/24 Primeira Liga season with just one win and one draw in their opening five matches. However, they have collected seven points in their last three matches with a draw against Boavista following back-to-back victories against Rio Ave and Farense prior to the international break.
THE TEAM NEWS
AROUCA
Daniel Ramos will be without a couple of players for this weekend with American Benji Michel injured with an ACL and Raphael Fernandes out due to suspension.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): De Arruabarrena; Esgaio, Galovic, Montero; Milovanov, Sylla, Busquets, Weverson; Cristo Gonzalez, Mujica, Trezza
UNAVAILABLE: Fernandes (Suspended), Michel (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
MOREIRENSE
Moreirense have no fresh injury or suspension concerns and will be able to name an unchanged eleven for this weekend’s encounter against Arouca.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Oliveira Silva; Fabiano, Marcelo, Ponck, Amador; Franco, Ofori; Kodisang, Alan, Camacho; Luis
UNAVAILABLE: Pinto (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Daniel Ramos is under severe pressure for this one as they languish down at the bottom end of the table. Arouca haven’t won since the opening day of the season and look likely to struggle this season. They now face a Moreirense side that come into this on the back of some impressive form as they try and lift themselves into the top-half of the table. Given the respective form of the two teams, a double chance bet in favour of the away team looks the way to go for this one.
TIP: DOUBLE CHANCE – MOREIRENSE TO WIN OR DRAW
