Arouca vs Tondela
Arouca 3–1 Tondela
Arouca claimed all three points with a 1-0 victory over Tondela in the Liga Portugal, a result that carries real weight when you look at where both clubs sit in a congested lower half of the table.
Arouca picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Arouca end of the standings.
Arouca 1-0 Tondela: A Narrow Win That the Standings Context Makes Fascinating
Arouca claimed all three points with a 1-0 victory over Tondela in the Liga Portugal, a result that carries real weight when you look at where both clubs sit in a congested lower half of the table.
Read full report →- 20'Right foot shot
- 39'Foul
- 41'Argument
- 41'Foul
- 59'off: Omar Fayed
- 61'
- 63'off: Iván Barbero
- 63'off: Naïs Djouahra
- 65'Left foot shot
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- 77'assist: Tiago Esgaio
- 78'off: Pablo Gozálbez
- 78'off: Taichi Fukui
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- 81'Foul
- 82'
- 85'assist: Dylan Nandín
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the Liga Portugal standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Porto | 34 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 88 |
| 2 |  Sporting CP | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 82 |
| 3 |  Benfica | 34 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 80 |
| 4 |  Sporting Braga | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 59 |
| 5 |  Famalicão | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 56 |
| 6 |  Gil Vicente | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 50 |
| 7 |  Moreirense | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 43 |
| 8 |  Vitória Guimarães | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 42 |
What was the final score of Arouca vs Tondela?
The match finished 3-1 to Arouca.
Who won Arouca vs Tondela?
Arouca won the match 3-1.
When did Arouca vs Tondela take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Arouca defeated Tondela 3-1 in Liga Portugal, with our model's pick of an Arouca win at 44% probability landing as expected. The hosts controlled the match and converted their chances effectively, while Tondela managed a single goal despite both sides showing similar recent form in both-teams-to-score scenarios at 40% each. Arouca's victory moved them closer to safety as they build on recent wins in their last five outings. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result consolidated Arouca's position in mid-table at ninth place while Tondela remained rooted near the bottom in 17th. Our model assessed Arouca's xG output of 6.00 as reflective of their attacking threat; the three-goal return validated their efficiency. Tondela's defensive vulnerability,20 percent clean sheets and 12 goals conceded in five,signals structural issues that will require urgent correction to escape the relegation zone.
Arouca v Tondela · Liga Portugal · 16/05/2026, 18:00:00