Primeira LigaSporting CP vs 
Arouca Over / Under 2.5 Goals
model probability
Expert AI analysis
Our model lands on Over 2.5 goals at 51.1%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. That fits a balanced goals environment: 51.1% for over 2.5 and 76.1% for at least two goals. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Total goals, every line
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 92.8% | 7.2% |
| 1.5 goals | 76.1% | 23.9% |
| 2.5 goals | 51.1% | 48.9% |
| 3.5 goals | 29.0% | 71.0% |
| 4.5 goals | 14.0% | 86.0% |
| 5.5 goals | 5.8% | 94.2% |
Team goal lines
71.0%
35.1%
12.9%
77.3%
43.6%
18.7%
First-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 72.4% | 27.6% |
| 1.5 goals | 36.9% | 63.1% |
| 2.5 goals | 14.0% | 86.0% |
Second-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 77.8% | 22.2% |
| 1.5 goals | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| 2.5 goals | 19.3% | 80.7% |
This season (2026/27)
1.3Arouca goals scored per game0.8Arouca goals conceded per game50.0%Arouca Over 2.5 rate0.7Arouca 1st-half goals per gameGoals distribution
How likely each total number of goals is, according to the model. Every goals market on this page is built from these bars. The 5+ bar covers every result with five goals or more.
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In-depth analysis
We publish the model, not a sure thing. We score every call against the result after the match.
55.5%Both Teams to Score51.1%Over 2.5 goalsOn the goals side, the model sees 51.1% for three or more goals and 76.1% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Arouca favoured at 42.3%, a competitive game tends to open up.
Model lenses
The same numbers read in different ways by one model. These are not separate tipsters, and none of them is a tip.
Match outlook
The model leans Arouca to win. See the full prediction →
Form & head-to-head
Recent trends
How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.
FAQ
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Sporting CP vs Arouca?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 51.1% for Sporting CP vs Arouca.
Will there be a first-half goal in Sporting CP vs Arouca?
The model rates at least one goal before half-time at 72.4%.
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.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy
How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually done, each one scored against the real result on matches the model had never seen.
In 18,270 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 54.0% of the time.
Predictions & track record updated 20 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →
Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls
Our most recent Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls, each one scored against the result. The model had never seen these matches when it made them. Green means we got it right, red means we got it wrong, and the number is how sure we were.
More Primeira Liga, Over / Under 2.5 Goals
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