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AROUCA VS NACIONAL - PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH PREVIEW
PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH DETAILS: AROUCA VS NACIONAL
As Arouca prepare to host Nacional on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30 under referee Filipe, this PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
AROUCA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Arouca, currently 12th in the standings with 23 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 36 points. They've earned 12 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
NACIONAL PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Nacional, sitting 14th with 21 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AROUCA VS NACIONAL
Recent meetings between Arouca and Nacional have favored Arouca, with Nacional claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1).
Over the past few seasons, Arouca have held the upper hand in this matchup.
In their previous league match against Casa Pia, Arouca recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured De Arruabarrena, Fontan, Sanchez, Kuipers, Esgaio, Fukui, Van Ee, Djouahra, Lee, Trezza, Barbero. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Nacional's last outing came against Porto, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Pereira, Gomes, Goncalves, Ze Vitor, Nunez, Liziero, Dias, Silva, Boia, Ramirez, Witi. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, Arouca are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Arouca and Nacional are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Casa Pia, Arouca recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured De Arruabarrena, Fontan, Sanchez, Kuipers, Esgaio, Fukui, Van Ee, Djouahra, Lee, Trezza, Barbero. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Nacional's last outing came against Porto, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Pereira, Gomes, Goncalves, Ze Vitor, Nunez, Liziero, Dias, Silva, Boia, Ramirez, Witi. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, Arouca are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Arouca and Nacional are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR AROUCA VS NACIONAL
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Arouca's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Nacional's games average 2.9 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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