Arouca vs Maritimo prediction & probabilities (2026-08-29)

Primeira Liga

Arouca vs Maritimo Cards

2026-08-29 · 15:30
Cards72.8%Over 3.5 cards

Result

Arouca 2-1 Maritimo

Settled, final score 2-1. We don’t store the live count for this market, so there is no graded verdict here.

Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 72.8%A clear lean on the model’s numbers. Calibrated, not a tip.
73%

model probability

ConvictionStrong

Expert AI analysis

The headline read is Over 3.5 cards at 72.8%, its strongest read on the Cards market. The total-cards ladder runs from 87.1% for over 2.5 to 37.5% for over 5.5, with over 4.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 55.0%. On the card count, Arouca are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 43.2%, with a level count at 18.4%. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.587.1%

Over 3.572.8%

Over 4.555.0%

Over 5.537.5%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 87.1% 12.9%
3.5 cards 72.8% 27.2%
4.5 cards 55.0% 45.0%
5.5 cards 37.5% 62.5%

Who picks up more cards

★ ModelArouca43.2%

Level18.4%

Maritimo38.4%

Team card lines

Arouca over 1.5

72.2%

Arouca over 2.5

46.7%

Maritimo over 1.5

69.3%

Maritimo over 2.5

43.1%

Card handicap

Arouca line Arouca Maritimo
-1.5 26.3% 73.7%
-0.5 43.2% 56.8%
+0.5 61.7% 38.4%
+1.5 77.6% 22.4%

Red card

Any red card23.1%

Arouca red card13.9%

Maritimo red card10.8%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 82.9% 17.1%
22.5 fouls 72.6% 27.4%
24.5 fouls 60.4% 39.6%

Bookings are a lower-liquidity market, so calibration matters most here, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Arouca vs Maritimo. It tips Arouca for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

72.8%Over 3.5 cards
23.1%Any red card
43.2%Most cards: Arouca
72.2%Arouca over 1.5 cards
69.3%Maritimo over 1.5 cards
72.6%Over 22.5 fouls

For the team lines, Arouca over 1.5 cards sits at 72.2% and Maritimo at 69.3%. A red card for either side is rated at 23.1% (Arouca 13.9%, Maritimo 10.8%).

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 72.8% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 23.1%, high enough to matter for the team lines.
The DisciplinarianArouca are the pick to collect more cards at 43.2%, bookings follow the side defending under pressure.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 4.5 cards: over sits at 55.0%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Arouca vs Maritimo?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 3.5 total cards at 72.8% for Arouca vs Maritimo.

Will there be a red card in Arouca vs Maritimo?
Before kickoff, the model rated a red card for either side at 23.1%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Arouca vs Maritimo?
Before kickoff, the model rated Arouca to pick up more cards at 43.2%, with a level count at 18.4%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 8,372 matches we rated like this one (70–80%), Cards actually happened 73.2% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

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