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

Primeira Liga

Arouca vs Maritimo Over / Under 2.5 Goals

2026-08-29 · 15:30
Over / Under 2.5 Goals54.4%Over 2.5 goals

Result

Arouca 2-1 Maritimo
✓ Over 2.5

We called Over 2.5 at 54.4% and it landed.

Best predictionOver 2.5 goals · 54.4%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
54%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Over 2.5 goals at 54.4%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. The goals picture is built on form: Arouca have averaged 2.2 scored and 0.8 conceded, Maritimo 1.4 and 1.2 over their recent games. That fits a balanced goals environment: 54.4% for over 2.5 and 78.4% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 2.8 goals a game. Arouca have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last 5, Maritimo in 3 of 5. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals

★ ModelOver 2.554.4%

Under 2.545.6%

Total goals, every line

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 93.7% 6.3%
1.5 goals 78.4% 21.6%
2.5 goals 54.4% 45.6%
3.5 goals 32.1% 67.9%
4.5 goals 16.2% 83.8%
5.5 goals 7.0% 93.0%

Team goal lines

Arouca over 0.5

83.7%

Arouca over 1.5

54.2%

Arouca over 2.5

27.4%

Maritimo over 0.5

64.7%

Maritimo over 1.5

27.9%

Maritimo over 2.5

8.8%

First-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 73.7% 26.3%
1.5 goals 38.5% 61.5%
2.5 goals 15.1% 84.9%

Second-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 77.8% 22.2%
1.5 goals 44.4% 55.6%
2.5 goals 19.2% 80.8%

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

6.3%

0

15.3%

1

24.0%

2

22.3%

3

15.9%

4

15.0%

5+

In-depth analysis

55.0%Favoured: Arouca
54.7%Both Teams to Score
54.4%Over 2.5 goals

Looking at totals, the model sees 54.4% for three or more goals and 78.4% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Arouca favoured at 55.0%, a close contest often produces chances at both ends.

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. 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: 54.4% on Over / Under 2.5 Goals, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianProjects a balanced game from the 54.4% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutArouca are the model’s pick on the result at 55.0%, context for how the goals may flow.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

Match outlook

Arouca55.0%

Draw24.0%

Maritimo21.0%

The model leans Arouca to win. See the full prediction →

Form & head-to-head

AroucaWWWWL
MaritimoWLWWD

Last 5 meetings: Arouca 1 · 2 draws · Maritimo 2 · 2.8 goals/game.

Recent trends

AroucaBTTS 2/5Over 2.5 3/5
MaritimoBTTS 3/5Over 2.5 3/5

How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.

FAQ

Were there over 2.5 goals in Arouca vs Maritimo?
We rated Over 2.5 goals at 54.4%. The match finished with 3 goals (2-1), over 2.5.

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.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy

How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

55.6%Best Over / Under 2.5 Goals call, hit rate
0.0201Calibration error
55,318Matches graded

In 18,212 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 53.9% of the time.

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

Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls

The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 51.4%✗ 53.4%✗ 62.5%✓ 53.8%✓ 58.7%✗ 52.9%✓ 54.8%✓ 58.9%✓ 66.0%✗ 58.8%
6 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 51.4%Hit
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Under 53.4%Miss
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Over 62.5%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 53.8%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 58.7%Hit

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