Estoril 0-0 Arouca: result and AI prediction

Estoril – Arouca, Primeira Liga, Monday, September 7, 2026 at 08:15 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota

Estoril is #17 in the table (1 pts) and Arouca #5 (9 pts). 12 places separate the two teams in the table. Estoril has not won any of its last 5 matches. Arouca has kept 2 clean sheets in 4 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Estoril 2, draws 1, Arouca 3. Their last meeting, on April 6, 2026, ended Arouca 3-2 Estoril.

Estoril

Final score0 - 0

Arouca

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 0-0Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Estoril need a response after a difficult opening spell, but they return to a fixture in which recent home meetings with Arouca have been open and productive. Arouca arrive with the clearer rhythm, a settled coach-player relationship and a striker in sharp form. The key contest is whether Estoril's wing-back aggression creates enough support for Begraoui before Arouca can expose the spaces it leaves. Home familiarity and the head-to-head pattern keep this closer than the league table alone suggests.

Head-to-head analysis

This is a meaningful recent matchup: the last six meetings have all featured goals for both clubs, with several especially open contests. Estoril have also won three of the last four league meetings at António Coimbra da Mota.

Injuries and absences

Miguel Puche's continued absence removes an attacking option from Arouca's rotation but does not dislodge Barbero from the focal role. Estoril's reported Sintes concern is less clear across sources, so the final defensive selection should be checked before kick-off.

Form (last 5)

EstorilLeague position #17 · 1 ptsL L L

AroucaLeague position #5 · 9 ptsW L W

Estoril vs Arouca stats

	Estoril	Arouca
Played	4	4
Goals scored	2	7
Goals conceded	7	3
Clean sheets	0	2

Last meetings

2026-04-06Arouca 3-2 Estoril
2025-11-07Estoril 4-3 Arouca
2025-03-16Arouca 1-1 Estoril
2024-10-26Estoril 4-1 Arouca
2024-01-20Estoril 1-2 Arouca
2023-08-13Arouca 4-3 Estoril