On February 10, 2025, FC Arouca will host Rio Ave at home in the 21st round of the Primeira Liga. This is an important match for both teams, and a close fight is expected based on their positions in the table.
Team performance
FC Arouca has shown an improving form recently. In their last five matches, they have achieved three wins and two draws:
4 January 2025: Boavista 1-3 Arouca
18 January 2025: Vitória Guimarães 2-2 Arouca
24 January 2025: Arouca 1-0 Moreirense
1 February 2025: Nacional 1-2 Arouca
These results show that Arouca is performing consistently, especially their away wins are noteworthy.
Rio Ave has produced mixed results recently. Their record in their last five matches is two wins, one draw and two losses:
January 12, 2025: Casa Pia 1–3 Rio Ave
18 January 2025: Rio Ave 0-3 Sporting CP
January 25, 2025: Farense 1–2 Rio Ave
February 3, 2025: Rio Ave 2-2 Porto
Although the defeat against Sporting CP was heavy, the draw against Porto and the away wins show that the team is capable of causing a surprise.
Important missing items
The Arouca could be a serious loss for Boris Popovic The absence of a central defender who is suspended. The central defender has provided stability to the defense, so his absence could weaken the team's back line. Jose Fontan is expected to replace it.
In addition Nino Galovic and Pedro Moreira His performance is also questionable, as both are struggling with minor injuries. If neither of them can play, Arouca's defense could be even more vulnerable.
THE Rio Ave on the side Aderlan Santos, the experienced defender, is still struggling with an injury, so the guests' back line may also have uncertainties. Joao Teixeira, one of the team's key midfielders, is also questionable, and if he can't play, it could be a serious blow for the guests.
Tactical analysis
Arouca's expected lineup (4-2-3-1):
- Goal-keeper: Ignacio De Arruabarrena
- Protection: Esgaio - Fontán - Basso - Quaresma
- Midfield: Sylla – Alan Ruiz
- Attackers: Antony – Bukia – Mujica
- Striker: Rafa Mujica
Arouca's main strength is its organized defense and fast counterattacks. Rafa Mujica will play a key role in the attacks, having already scored several important goals this season. On the wings Bukia and Antony They will try to break Rio Ave's rear formation with their speed.
Rio Ave's expected lineup (4-3-3):
- Goal-keeper: Jonathan
- Protection: Costinha - Patrick William - Aderlan Santos (?) - Fabio Ronaldo
- Midfield: Guga - Amine Oudrhiri - João Teixeira (?)
- Attackers: Leonardo Ruiz - Emmanuel Boateng - Hernâni
Rio Ave is an attacking team that often uses the wings to build attacks. Emmanuel Boateng the guests' number one goal scorer, while Goo and Oudrhiri they control the midfield game.
Weather conditions
It is expected that during the meeting Temperature around 15°C will be, with a light wind. Rain is unlikely, so the weather conditions will not affect the course of the match.
Summary
The match promises to be an even battle.
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