FC Arouca earned a valuable point from their trip to Madeira as they held CS Marítimo to a 2-2 draw. Armando Evangelista's men have shown some fighting spirit of late, losing only to FC Porto in the last three matches. Vitória SC ended last weekend's match with only nine men, but were able to earn a point. Despite their numerical inferiority, the 'Conquistadores' were close to claiming a win and will likely be eager to do so come Saturday. The visitors have a far better team than their opponents, even with the absences at the back. Anything but an away win would be a surprise. 0:2
Vitoria de Guimaraes have drawn their last 4 away matches (Liga NOS). Vitoria de Guimaraes have failed to score in 8 of their last 9 away matches (Liga NOS). Vitoria de Guimaraes have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches (Liga NOS). Vitoria de Guimaraes have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 3 away matches (Liga NOS). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Vitoria de Guimaraes's last 6 away games (Liga NOS). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Arouca's last 3 games (Liga NOS).
PlOther then Velázquez, there are no injury concerns for FC Arouca to deal with. André Silva will be full of confidence after netting the equaliser last time out. Tiago Araújo started out wide last Monday and could do it once again, getting the nod over Arsénio. Borevkovic and Alfa Semedo were sent off last time out and will serve a ban, which leaves the door open for Jorge Fernandes and Handel to start. Rochinha is recovering from an head injury and will miss out. Therefore, Ricardo Quaresma and Edwards will start out wide. André Almeida and Tiago Silva will be in competition to feature in the middle of the park.
Vitoria de Guimaraes have drawn their last 4 away matches (Liga NOS). Vitoria de Guimaraes have failed to score in 8 of their last 9 away matches (Liga NOS). Vitoria de Guimaraes have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches (Liga NOS). Vitoria de Guimaraes have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 3 away matches (Liga NOS). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Vitoria de Guimaraes's last 6 away games (Liga NOS). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Arouca's last 3 games (Liga NOS).
FC Arouca earned a valuable point from their trip to Madeira as they held CS Marítimo to a 2-2 draw. Armando Evangelista's men have shown some fighting spirit of late, losing only to FC Porto in the last three matches. Vitória SC ended last weekend's match with only nine men, but were able to earn a point. Despite their numerical inferiority, the 'Conquistadores' were close to claiming a win and will likely be eager to do so come Saturday. The visitors have a far better team than their opponents, even with the absences at the back. Anything but an away win would be a surprise. 0:2
PlOther then Velázquez, there are no injury concerns for FC Arouca to deal with. André Silva will be full of confidence after netting the equaliser last time out. Tiago Araújo started out wide last Monday and could do it once again, getting the nod over Arsénio. Borevkovic and Alfa Semedo were sent off last time out and will serve a ban, which leaves the door open for Jorge Fernandes and Handel to start. Rochinha is recovering from an head injury and will miss out. Therefore, Ricardo Quaresma and Edwards will start out wide. André Almeida and Tiago Silva will be in competition to feature in the middle of the park.