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Arouca v Nacional result

Full-time · Arouca 3–0 Nacional

Primeira Liga · · Estádio Municipal de Arouca

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Arouca 3–0 Nacional — Arouca won this Primeira Liga match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Arouca beat Nacional 3–0 at Estádio Municipal de Arouca in the Primeira Liga on Saturday 21 February. Arouca have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Arouca: A. Trezza (47’, assisted by Lee Hyun-Ju), Lee Hyun-Ju (67’) and D. Nandín (72’, assisted by Pablo Gozálbez). Chiheb Labidi (51’) and Lee Hyun-Ju (83’) were sent off.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Arouca 1.92, Nacional 0.99, from 10 shots to 15 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

L. Filipe showed eight yellow cards and two reds — against 4.8 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Arouca: Tiago Esgaio (13’), Barbero (57’), Espen van Ee (62’), Lee Hyun-Ju (79’) and Lee Hyun-Ju (83’); Nacional: Chiheb Labidi (19’), Chiheb Labidi (51’) and Zé Vitor (64’).

What it changes

Arouca have scored 47 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 19 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Arouca have conceded 64 goals, the second-most of the 19 clubs.

Nacional have scored 37 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 19 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Nacional have conceded 45 goals, the ninth-fewest of the 19 clubs.

Nacional are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Nacional have failed to score in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, A. Trezza (Arouca) 7.7, D. Nandín (Arouca) 5.4 and I. de Arruabarrena (Arouca) 5.1 led the match.

Head-to-head

Arouca are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Nacional, every meeting checked.

Next up

Arouca next host Rio Ave on 28 November 2026.

Nacional next host Academico Viseu on 7 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Arouca: Arouca v Rio Ave, Saturday 28 November — the preview. Next for Nacional: Maritimo v Nacional, Friday 27 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Arouca 3–0 Nacional · Primeira Liga
  • Venue: Estádio Municipal de Arouca · Arouca
  • Referee: L. Filipe
  • Head-to-head (last 3): Arouca 3 · draws 0 · Nacional 0 · 2.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Arouca 3W 0D 2L · Nacional 1W 1D 3L

Arouca 3–0 Nacional (Primeira Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 1.5
Goals
against 1.5 / 1.5 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.13 / 4.25
Corners
against 4.25 / 6.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.5 / 4.25
Shots on target
against 3.75 / 4.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.75 / 2.63
Cards
against 3.38 / 1.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
4.75 yellows
Referee · L. Filipe
23.25 fouls a game
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over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 15 February 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 15 February 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameArouca for / againstLineNacional for / against
Goals scored
1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
4.13 for · 4.25 against n 8
9.5standard
4.25 for · 6.38 against n 8
Shots
11.63 for · 11.38 against n 8
19.5standard
13.38 for · 13.38 against n 8
Shots on target
4.5 for · 3.75 against n 8
8.5standard
4.25 for · 4.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.38 for · 12.75 against n 8
21.5standard
15.25 for · 11 against n 8
Cards shown
2.75 for · 3.38 against n 8
3.5standard
2.63 for · 1.38 against n 8

Referee: L. Filipe — 4.75 yellow cards a game, 0.25 red cards, 23.25 fouls over 8 matches.

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Arouca

Arouca Goalkeeper

Arouca — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
João Valido990810 min252.8 /90242.7 /9010.1 /90
Nico Mantl890720 min263.3 /90182.3 /9000 /90
I. de Arruabarrena590450 min91.8 /9071.4 /9000 /90
Arouca — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arouca before kick-off, to 15 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
João Valido n 890
38/5
Nico Mantl n 890
3.26/6
I. de Arruabarrena n 890
2.15/3

Arouca Defensive

Arouca — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Tiago Esgaio20831662 min221.2 /90201.1 /90140.8 /90894.8 /90301.6 /9080.4 /90
José Fontán19821555 min241.4 /90221.3 /9060.3 /90784.5 /90231.3 /9080.5 /90
B. Popović14721012 min70.6 /90100.9 /90121.1 /90332.9 /90100.9 /9020.2 /90
A. Danté1265779 min192.2 /9050.6 /9080.9 /90384.4 /90111.3 /9000 /90
M. Rocha888700 min50.6 /9070.9 /9050.6 /90263.3 /9070.9 /9020.3 /90
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Arouca — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arouca before kick-off, to 15 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
N. Djouahra n 886.5
0.11/0
00/0
Paulinho Bóia
A. Trezza n 886
1.65/3
1.46/3
Paulinho Bóia
Tiago Esgaio n 887.8
1.56/3
0.53/1
Zé Vitor
T. Fukui n 867.6
15/1
1.86/3
Matheus Dias
Lee Hyun-Ju n 871.1
2.18/4
2.87/6
Paulinho Bóia
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Arouca — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arouca before kick-off, to 15 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
N. Djouahra n 886.5
0.84/1
A. Trezza n 886
1.74/4
Tiago Esgaio n 887.8
1.55/3
T. Fukui n 867.6
3.27/4
Lee Hyun-Ju n 871.1
0.53/0
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Arouca Attacking

Arouca — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Barbero17621057 min50.4 /9010.1 /90211.8 /90100.9 /9090.8 /9000 /90
D. Nandín1260720 min00 /9000 /9060.8 /9020.3 /9060.8 /9020.3 /90
B. Mansilla822174 min00 /9000 /9052.6 /9010.5 /9021 /9063.1 /90
N. Djouahra22801761 min50.3 /9020.1 /90261.3 /90160.8 /90180.9 /90201 /90
A. Trezza22751650 min70.4 /9020.1 /90231.3 /90130.7 /90120.7 /9060.3 /90
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Arouca — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arouca before kick-off, to 15 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
N. Djouahra n 886.5
1.27/2
0.96/1
A. Trezza n 886
26/5
0.95/2
Tiago Esgaio n 887.8
0.54/0
0.32/0
T. Fukui n 867.6
14/2
0.21/0
Lee Hyun-Ju n 871.1
0.95/1
0.64/0
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Arouca — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arouca before kick-off, to 15 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
N. Djouahra n 886.5
00/0
0.11/0
A. Trezza n 886
0.43/0
0.11/0
Tiago Esgaio n 887.8
0.11/0
0.11/0
T. Fukui n 867.6
0.21/0
0.21/0
Lee Hyun-Ju n 871.1
0.53/0
00/0
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Nacional

Nacional Goalkeeper

Nacional — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Kaique16901440 min503.1 /90211.3 /9020.1 /90
Lucas França690540 min183 /90101.7 /9000 /90
Nacional — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Nacional before kick-off, to 15 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Kaique n 890
3.27/5
Lucas França n 890
36/4

Nacional Defensive

Nacional — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Zé Vitor20891773 min351.8 /90261.3 /90160.8 /901075.4 /90311.6 /9060.3 /90
Léo Santos20861729 min120.6 /90191 /90201 /90804.2 /90261.4 /9090.5 /90
José Gomes20851706 min261.4 /90160.8 /9090.5 /90764 /90160.8 /9020.1 /90
João Aurélio15841253 min332.4 /90201.4 /9050.4 /90765.5 /90171.2 /9020.1 /90
A. Núñez881644 min111.5 /9050.7 /9010.1 /90192.7 /90121.7 /9010.1 /90
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Nacional — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Nacional before kick-off, to 15 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. Ramírez n 889.6
1.56/4
1.36/3
—
Paulinho Bóia n 882.8
1.86/4
27/4
Lee Hyun-Ju
Liziero n 885.9
1.66/3
0.96/1
—
Matheus Dias n 882.5
1.85/4
0.84/2
T. Fukui
Zé Vitor n 890
1.56/4
0.95/2
Tiago Esgaio
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Nacional — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Nacional before kick-off, to 15 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. Ramírez n 889.6
0.32/0
Paulinho Bóia n 882.8
1.98/4
Liziero n 885.9
2.48/6
Matheus Dias n 882.5
27/5
Zé Vitor n 890
2.38/4
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Nacional Attacking

Nacional — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
C. Ramírez22881928 min130.6 /9000 /90542.5 /90321.5 /90180.8 /90180.8 /90
Paulinho Bóia22851864 min20.1 /9020.1 /90321.5 /90150.7 /90261.3 /90231.1 /90
Witi1447662 min00 /9000 /9091.2 /9020.3 /90101.4 /9060.8 /90
Pablo Ruan1254648 min00 /9000 /9071 /9040.6 /90101.4 /9050.7 /90
Gabriel Veron467267 min10.3 /9000 /9051.7 /9031 /9020.7 /9031 /90
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Nacional — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Nacional before kick-off, to 15 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. Ramírez n 889.6
2.87/6
1.46/3
Paulinho Bóia n 882.8
1.86/4
1.16/2
Liziero n 885.9
0.73/2
0.32/0
Matheus Dias n 882.5
0.43/0
00/0
Zé Vitor n 890
1.35/4
0.32/0
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Nacional — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Nacional before kick-off, to 15 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Ramírez n 889.6
0.63/1
00/0
Paulinho Bóia n 882.8
00/0
0.11/0
Liziero n 885.9
00/0
0.11/0
Matheus Dias n 882.5
00/0
0.11/0
Zé Vitor n 890
0.32/0
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
AroucaNacional
61%Possession39%
1.92Expected goals (xG)0.99
10Shots15
7Shots on target5
2Shots off target5
1Blocked shots5
8Shots inside the box11
4Corners1
6Offsides0
13Fouls13
5Yellow cards3
1Red cards1
5Saves4
450Passes284
87%Pass accuracy76%

Arouca Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
I. de Arruabarrena9000000007.3
Javi Sánchez9000000008.2
José Fontán9000000007.2
B. Kuipers9000100006.7
T. Fukui9000000107.2
A. Trezza8910222208
Tiago Esgaio85000020Y7
E. van Ee85000001Y7.3
Lee Hyun-Ju83112110RY6.9
N. Djouahra6500000006.6
Barbero65002200Y6.6
Pablo Gozálbez sub2501111007.5
D. Nandín sub2510112007.6
Diogo Monteiro sub900000106.7
Jesús Santiago sub900000006.7
Miguel Puche sub10000000–

Nacional Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Kaique9000000006.2
A. Núñez9000001005.6
Léo Santos9000212105.7
Zé Vitor90000010Y5.5
L. Vallier9000001007.3
Paulinho Bóia7900213106.9
Gabriel Veron7800102206.6
Matheus Dias7100000006.3
C. Ramírez7100311006.5
C. Labidi51000001RY5.5
Miguel Baeza4500000006.3
Deivison sub4500000006.2
Joel da Silva sub1900002006.3
Pablo Ruan sub1900000006.2
Witi sub1200110106.6
Daniel Júnior sub1100110106.9

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Arouca v Nacional — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
AroucaWLWWL
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
NacionalLWLDL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.2 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 3
Arouca 3 · 0 draws · Nacional 0 · 2.33 goals/game
  • 2025-09-20 Nacional 1–2 Arouca
  • 2025-02-01 Nacional 1–2 Arouca
  • 2024-08-25 Arouca 1–0 Nacional
League standing · 2025/26
Arouca#8 pos42 pts34 pl-17 GD
Nacional#14 pos34 pts34 pl-8 GD
Goals per game
Arouca scored1.38
Nacional scored1.09
Arouca conceded1.88
Nacional conceded1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Arouca and Nacional?
In their last 3 meetings, Arouca won 3, Nacional won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Arouca and Nacional?
Recent form — Arouca 3W 0D 2L; Nacional 1W 1D 3L.

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