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AI Match Summary
Arouca host Nacional in the Liga Portugal. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. Recent numbers: Arouca at 1.46 goals for, 1.21 against; Nacional at 0.83 for, 1.48 against. Head-to-head, Arouca have won 4 to Nacional's 1, with 0 draws. They last met on Feb 21, 2026, ending 3:0. The numbers (1.75 xG vs 0.88) point toward Arouca. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Nacional haven't matched Arouca's recent run of results.
- 80% — that's where the model lands on Arouca taking it.
- Regular Liga Portugal form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- These two have met 5 times recently and Arouca have taken 4 of them.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Arouca | Nacional |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 12 | 5 |
| Draws | 5 | 6 |
| Losses | 11 | 18 |
| Goals Scored | 1.46 | 0.83 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.21 | 1.48 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Difficult form: Nacional registered 5 defeats in their last 5 games.
Arouca scored in 75% of their last 28 games.
Defensive concern: Nacional conceded in 76% of 29 recent games.
Historical meetings average 2.20 goals per match.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Arouca
(Home)Nacional
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 20:4 | 24 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20:9 | 18 |
| 3 | Santa Clara | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12:4 | 18 |
| 4 | Benfica | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 22:7 | 16 |
| 5 | Academico Viseu | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:10 | 14 |
| 6 | Arouca | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6:5 | 11 |
| 8 | Braga | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 9 | Estrela da Amadora | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14:14 | 10 |
| 10 | Alverca | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:11 | 8 |
| 11 | Maritimo | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:14 | 8 |
| 12 | Moreirense | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:15 | 8 |
| 13 | Famalicao | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9:7 | 7 |
| 14 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 15 | Nacional | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7:15 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:15 | 4 |
| 17 | Casa Pia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3:17 | 4 |
| 18 | Estoril | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4:12 | 2 |
