Tondela vs Arouca – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:1
03/01/2026 at 10:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Liga Portugal - Round 17
  • Referee: Goncalves J. (Por)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
finlandFinlandVeikkaus TV
portugalPortugalSport TV1

Match Stats

Expected Goals (xG)
0.670.73
Ball Possession
29%71%
Total shots
511
Shots on target
34
Big Chances
13
Corner Kicks
29
Passes
69% (163/236)86% (498/578)
Yellow Cards
31
Expected Goals (xG)
0.670.73
xG on target (xGOT)
1.181.12
Total shots
511
Shots on target
34
Shots off target
16
Blocked Shots
11
Shots inside the Box
35
Shots outside the Box
26
Hit the Woodwork
00
Headed Goals
10
Big Chances
13
Corner Kicks
29
Touches in opposition box
1217
Accurate through passes
01
Offsides
50
Free Kicks
712
Passes
69% (163/236)86% (498/578)
Long passes
26% (14/53)59% (27/46)
Passes in final third
51% (35/68)70% (92/132)
Crosses
30% (3/10)13% (4/30)
Expected assists (xA)
0.550.85
Throw-ins
2320
Fouls
127
Tackles
57% (8/14)92% (11/12)
Duels won
4247
Clearances
379
Interceptions
125
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper Saves
30
xGOT faced
1.121.18
Goals prevented
0.12-1.82

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (2 - 1)
  • 8', 0 - 1, Trezza A. , van Ee E. (A),
  • 12', 1 - 1, Maviram E. ,
  • 19', Maviram E. 🟨,
  • 34', 2 - 1, Siebatcheu J. , Maviram E. (A),
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 46', Siebatcheu J. , Rodriguez Y. ,
  • 53', Cicero 🟨,
  • 57', Manso T. 🟨,
  • 60', 3 - 1, Rodriguez Y. , Maviram E. (A),
  • 65', Popovic B. , Fukui T. ,
  • 65', van Ee E. , Kuipers B. ,
  • 73', Cavaleiro I. , Felix H. ,
  • 77', Manso T. , Conceicao R. ,
  • 80', Tiago Esgaio , Nandin D. ,
  • 80', Djouahra N. , Puche ,
  • 83', Pedro Santos , Mansilla B. ,
  • 84', Pedro Maranhao , Rodriguez J. ,
  • 84', Hodge J. , Afonso J. ,
  • 90+2', Lee H. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Tondela
41.7%
Draw
28.8%
Arouca
29.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
48% 27.6% 24.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

47.3% 28% 24.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Tondela has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Tondela's form might have worsened.
  • Arouca has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Arouca's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Tondela than the current prediction. (+5.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Tondela, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Arouca than the current prediction. (-4.7%)
  • Tondela - Arouca Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.26
    (2.02)
    3.28
    (3.51)
    3.18
    (3.98)
    6.2%
    (3.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Tondela - Arouca?
  • Users Predictions: 19 users predict this event. Tondela will win (votes: 5 - 26.3%). Arouca will win (votes: 4 - 21.1%). It will Tie (votes: 10 - 52.6%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for a draw: 30.1%75.1%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 5 Selected Experts predict this event. Arouca (votes: 2 - 40%). Tie (votes: 3 - 60%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • This time, only outsiders will meet in a game (ranked 17 in the zone Relegation ~ Liga Portugal 2 and 16 in the zone Liga Portugal (Relegation)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tondela won 1.
    • Recent form of Tondela has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Arouca has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Arouca may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Tondela could have a small edge in this match.
    • There will not play in Tondela: Bebeto (Injury) Moudjatovic M. (Injury) Sithole S. (International duty)
    • There will not play in Arouca: Dante A. (International duty) Flores M. (Knee Injury)
    • There are questionable in Arouca: Lee H. (Injury)
    • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Tondela won 2 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 11:15. (average 1:1.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Tondela won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 8:8. (average 1.6:1.6).
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    2025/26
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    1FC Porto ✔ 32274164:154985
    2Benfica322210069:224776
    3Sporting CP31227277:225573
    4Braga32169760:322857
    5Famalicao321410841:291252
    6Gil Vicente311310846:321449
    7Vitoria Guimaraes311261338:43-542
    8Moreirense321261437:47-1042
    9Estoril321081452:53-138
    10Alverca321081434:50-1638
    11Arouca321061641:62-2136
    12Rio Ave318101333:52-1934
    13Santa Clara32891530:40-1033
    14Nacional32871735:43-831
    15Estrela326101636:54-1828
    16Casa Pia325111629:56-2726
    17Tondela325101724:52-2825
    18AFS ✔ 322111924:66-4217

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