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Arouca

PortugalPortugalFounded 1951
Vasco Freire De Seabra
Vasco Freire De SeabraManager
Estádio Municipal de Arouca
Home Venue
Estádio Municipal de Arouca
5,600 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

Arouca - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Arouca's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Arouca is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 16th position with 14 points from 17 matches. The team represents Portugal in this competition.

The team's record of 3 wins from 17 matches represents a 17.6% win rate, indicating a challenging season. With 18 goals scored and 42 goals conceded, the team achieved a -24 goal difference, indicating areas for improvement in both attack and defense. The team averaged 1.06 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Arouca's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 17 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Home Advantage

+60%

Strong home advantage

Points per Game

1.00Home
0.63Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Arouca's home advantage is 0.38 points per game, suggesting balanced performance regardless of venue. The team averages 1.00 points at home compared to 0.63 points away.

Arouca has accumulated 9 points at home from 9 matches (2W 3D 4L) and 5 points away from 8 matches (1W 2D 5L). This balanced record demonstrates their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue, showing adaptability and mental strength in different environments.

Arouca shows remarkable consistency across venues, with the most balanced home-away record - 9 home points and 5 away points - demonstrating their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue. This balanced approach indicates strong mental resilience and tactical adaptability.

Average Goals per Match

3.79

Across 17 matches

Team Goals per Game

1.06

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
2 matches (11.8%)
2-3 goals
5 matches (29.4%)
4-5 goals
7 matches (41.2%)
6+ goals
3 matches (17.6%)

Summary

Across 17 completed matches for Arouca, the team's matches average 3.79 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 4-5 goals, representing 7 matches (41.2% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 11.8% of matches (2 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 10 times (58.8% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.06 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

Yellow Cards

331.94 per match

Red Cards

40.24 per match

Total Cards

392.29 per match

Total Fouls

17410.24 per match

Cards per Foul

0.224High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Arouca has demonstrated a moderately physical style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 39 total cards issued across 17 matches, with 33 yellow cards and 4 red cards. This translates to an average of 2.29 cards per match, suggesting a moderately physical approach throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 84.6% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 1.94 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 10.3% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.24 red cards per match. The team recorded 174 total fouls, averaging 10.24 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Arouca reflects a moderate approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Attack Efficiency

1.06

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

2.47

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

0.82

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Arouca converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.06 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 2.47 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Arouca leads in points efficiency with 0.82 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Arouca's goal difference of -24 reflects that the team concedes more goals than they score on average, suggesting defensive improvements are needed.

Incoming
4
Outgoing
3
Spent
€500,000
Recouped
€500,000

Arouca shows a Balanced posture this window: spent €500,000 and recouped €500,000, for a net of €0. Incoming moves: 4, outgoing moves: 3.

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Romualdas Jansonas
Romualdas Jansonas
Aug 30, 2025
€200,000
Kauno ŽalgirisKauno Žalgiris
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Omar Fayed
Omar Fayed
Aug 14, 2025
Free
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Diogo Monteiro
Diogo Monteiro
Aug 11, 2025
Free
Leeds United U21Leeds United U21
AroucaArouca
TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Arouca
43€500,000€500,000€0
Porto
68€5,750,000€2,250,000-€3,500,000
Sporting CP
14€22,000,000€24,000,000+€2,000,000
Benfica
23€26,750,000€24,500,000-€2,250,000
Gil Vicente
35€750,000€0-€750,000
Sporting Braga
16€0€41,150,000+€41,150,000
Moreirense
62€0€0€0
Vitória Guimarães
010€0€4,900,000+€4,900,000
Famalicão
30€0€0€0
Estoril
32€0€0€0
Rio Ave
93€1,850,000€0-€1,850,000
Alverca
62€750,000€0-€750,000
Estrela Amadora
410€700,000€400,000-€300,000
Nacional
12€0€0€0
Santa Clara
57€0€2,000,000+€2,000,000
Casa Pia
53€170,000€1,000,000+€830,000
Tondela
63€0€1,500,000+€1,500,000
AVS
118€0€3,000,000+€3,000,000
Arouca
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,000,000
Net€0
Porto
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€8,000,000
Net-€3,500,000
Sporting CP
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€46,000,000
Net+€2,000,000
Benfica
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€51,250,000
Net-€2,250,000
Gil Vicente
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€750,000
Net-€750,000
Sporting Braga
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€41,150,000
Net+€41,150,000
Moreirense
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Vitória Guimarães
Activity (in/out)10
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€4,900,000
Net+€4,900,000
Famalicão
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Estoril
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Rio Ave
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,850,000
Net-€1,850,000
Alverca
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€750,000
Net-€750,000
Estrela Amadora
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,100,000
Net-€300,000
Nacional
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Santa Clara
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,000,000
Net+€2,000,000
Casa Pia
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,170,000
Net+€830,000
Tondela
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,500,000
Net+€1,500,000
AVS
Activity (in/out)19
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€3,000,000
Net+€3,000,000
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Roger Fernandes
Roger FernandesSporting BragaAl Ittihad
€32,000,000
Conrad Harder
Conrad HarderSporting CPRB Leipzig
€24,000,000
Kerem Aktürkoğlu
Kerem AktürkoğluBenficaFenerbahçe
€22,500,000
Fotis Ioannidis
Fotis IoannidisPanathinaikosSporting CP
€22,000,000
Dodi Lukébakio 
Dodi Lukébakio SevillaBenfica
€20,000,000
Simon Banza
Simon BanzaSporting BragaAl Jazira
€8,500,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Benfica (€26,750,000 outlay), while Sporting Braga leads receipts at €41,150,000. Net leaders are topped by Sporting Braga (+€41,150,000), with the largest deficit at Porto (-€3,500,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Roger Fernandes for €32,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

Summary

Alfonso Trezza Hernández leads Arouca's scoring charts with 6 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Alfonso Trezza Hernández has provided the most assists with 3, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 7 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Arouca, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Summary

This ranking compares Arouca's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Arouca's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Arouca's top scorer Alfonso Trezza Hernández ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 6 goals, contributing valuable goals to Arouca's attack.

For assists, Arouca's top playmaker Alfonso Trezza Hernández ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 3 assists, providing valuable creativity to Arouca's attack.

In player ratings, Arouca's highest-rated player Naïs Djouahra ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 6.8 rating, contributing consistently to Arouca's performances.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Arouca's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

In a relegation six-pointer, Arouca (16th, 14 pts) visits AVS (18th, 4 pts) with survival at stake. Arouca has struggled recently, managing just 0 points from their last 3 matches. AVS has also found points hard to come by, with only 0 points in their recent games.

A must-win fixture for Arouca (16th, 14 pts) as they host Sporting CP (2th, 42 pts).

In a relegation six-pointer, Arouca (16th, 14 pts) visits Casa Pia (15th, 14 pts) with survival at stake. Both teams are desperate for points, with only 0 points between them in the fight to avoid the drop. Arouca has struggled recently, managing just 0 points from their last 3 matches. Casa Pia has also found points hard to come by, with only 0 points in their recent games.

A position battle sees Arouca (16th, 14 pts) host Nacional (13th, 17 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 3 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Arouca's season objectives.

A must-win fixture for Arouca (16th, 14 pts) as they visit Porto (1th, 49 pts).

What is Arouca's current position?

Arouca is currently in position #16 with 14 points from 17 matches.

Who is Arouca's top scorer?

Alfonso Trezza Hernández leads Arouca with 6 goals this season.

How has Arouca performed at home vs away?

Arouca has earned 9 points at home and 5 points away. The team performs better at home.

What is Arouca's goal difference?

Arouca has a goal difference of -24, having scored 18 goals and conceded 42 goals.

How many clean sheets has Arouca kept?

Arouca has kept 2 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.12 clean sheets per game.

What is Arouca's win rate?

Arouca has a win rate of 17.6%, with 3 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses.

Arouca is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #16 with 14 points from 17 matches, achieving a record of 3 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. The team averages 1.06 goals per game with a 17.6% win rate.

Arouca has a goal difference of -24, having scored 18 goals and conceded 42 goals.Alfonso Trezza Hernández tops the scoring charts with 6 goals. Alfonso Trezza Hernández leads in assists with 3, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Arouca has earned 9 home pointscompared to 5 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 0.4% difference.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 4-5 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 41.2% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Estoril vs Arouca, ending 4-3 with 7 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Arouca defeated AVS 3-1 with a 2-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Arouca's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Arouca's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Portugal, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.