Arouca vs Tondela Predictions

Primeira LigaPrimeira Liga · Portugal
high confidence
Arouca

Arouca

AI Predicted Score

1 - 1

Tondela

Tondela

🗓️ Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 18:00 WEST (venue time) · 17:00 UTC (your time)📍 Estádio Municipal de Arouca, Arouca

Win Probability (1X2)

Arouca 33%Draw 39%Tondela 28%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Draw

@ 3.4(+10% edge)

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Arouca0.80

Expected goals · model says 0.80

Tondela0.70

Expected goals · model says 0.70

Win Probability
Arouca 35% Draw 37% Tondela 29%

Over 2.5 Goals

19%

BTTS: Yes

28%

Likely Scores

0-0 · 1-0 · 0-1

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Arouca vs Tondela Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
33%
39%
28%
Arouca 33%Draw 39%Tondela 28%
Both Teams to Score
38%
62%
Yes 38%No 62%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
22%
78%
Over 2.5 22%Under 2.5 78%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
43%
57%
Over 9.5 43%Under 9.5 57%

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The Case For This Arouca vs Tondela Prediction

Arouca and Tondela meet in a fixture where both sides have struggled for consistency but have shown recent resilience, particularly in defense. Arouca's home form is average, while Tondela's away record is poor, yet both have been involved in low-scoring, competitive matches. With both teams having little to play for beyond pride and defensive stats outweighing attacking threat, a draw and under 2.5 goals look the most probable outcomes.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Both teams average under 1.5 goals scored per game over the season, and Tondela have failed to score in 2 of their last 5.

Defence

  • →Both teams have a low clean sheet percentage (21.21%), but also a high rate of matches under 2.5 goals recently.

Injuries & Team News

  • →No significant injuries for either side, so expected lineups should be close to full strength.

Match Context

  • →Arouca have drawn or narrowly won/lost most recent home matches; Tondela have a poor away record but come off two straight wins.
  • →Recent H2H matches have been tight, with 3 of the last 5 ending in draws or one-goal margins.

🚩 Arouca vs Tondela Corners Prediction

low confidence
9.2expected total corners
Over 43%
Under 57%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4.2 corners for Arouca and 5 for Tondela, for an expected total of 9.2. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (57%). Over 8.5: 57% · Over 10.5: 31%.

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How Arouca and Tondela Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Arouca vs Tondela Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

AroucaAroucalast 5 matches
B. KuipersXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

I. BarberoXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

T. FukuiXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Tiago EsgaioXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

H. Leesub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

E. van EeXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

TondelaTondelalast 5 matches
Rony LopesXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. AikoXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Arouca come into this match on the back of a solid away win at Gil Vicente and a home draw against Santa Clara, showing some attacking spark but also defensive vulnerability. Tondela have won two straight (including a clean sheet at Casa Pia), but prior to that lost twice and have struggled for goals all season, suggesting their recent uptick may not be sustainable.

Arouca vs Tondela — Last 10 Matches

AroucaAroucaLast 10 results
W3-1
D2-2
L1-2
W1-0
L0-1
W3-2
W1-0
L1-2
L0-1
L1-3
W@ GIL Vicente3-1
Dvs Santa Clara2-2
L@ Alverca1-2
Wvs Estrela1-0
L@ SC Braga0-1
Wvs Estoril3-2
W@ Moreirense1-0
Lvs Benfica1-2
L@ Famalicao0-1
L@ FC Porto1-3

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 66.67% of games this season
TondelaTondelaLast 10 results
W2-0
W1-0
D2-2
L0-2
L0-2
D2-2
L0-5
D0-0
L0-1
D2-2
Wvs Moreirense2-0
W@ Casa Pia1-0
D@ Sporting CP2-2
Lvs Nacional0-2
L@ FC Porto0-2
Dvs GIL Vicente2-2
L@ Guimaraes0-5
Dvs AVS0-0
Lvs Rio Ave0-1
Dvs Santa Clara2-2

What History Says: Arouca vs Tondela

Historically, this fixture has been even, with draws and narrow wins common. Neither team has dominated, and the last three meetings have produced one win each and a draw, supporting the model's expectation of a close contest.

Arouca vs Tondela Head-to-Head History

Last 8 meetings between these sides

3

Arouca wins

3

Draws

2

Tondela wins

38%38% draws25%
3 Jan 26Tondela vs Arouca3-1
19 Mar 22Tondela vs Arouca2-2
29 Oct 21Arouca vs Tondela2-0
10 Jul 21Tondela vs Arouca0-0
13 May 17Arouca vs Tondela1-2
8 Jan 17Tondela vs Arouca1-2

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Arouca vs Tondela

The draw is notably undervalued by bookmakers, with the model assigning a much higher probability than the odds suggest. Conversely, the 'btts: no' and 'over 2.5' markets show little or negative value, indicating the best edge is in the 1x2 draw outcome.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Arouca Win2.2533.0%-11.4%
Drawvalue3.4039.0%+9.6%
Tondela Win1.5728.0%-35.7%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.54.3322.0%-1.1%
Under 2.51.2078.0%-5.3%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yesvalue4.3338.0%+14.9%
No1.2062.0%-21.3%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.40EV +0.326
Both Teams Score: Yes @ 4.33EV +0.645

EV per £1 staked. Positive EV means this bet has mathematical edge over the long run. Past model accuracy is tracked on our predictions tracker.

Edge and EV are derived from model probabilities only and do not constitute financial advice. Odds fluctuate — always verify current prices with your bookmaker.

Things to Watch: Arouca vs Tondela

  • ⚠️Lack of detailed shots/corners data for Tondela's last 5 matches reduces confidence in set piece and attacking threat estimates.
  • ⚠️Both teams' motivation may be uncertain due to mid-table/relegation status being nearly settled.
  • ⚠️Low-scoring prediction relies on recent defensive improvement; a single early goal could open up the match.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Betting involves risk — always gamble responsibly.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Arouca vs Tondela: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 14 May 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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