Arouquenses Bounce Back with Dramatic Comeback Win

On September 22nd, 2025, Arouquenses returned to winning ways after a four-game winless streak, recording a 2-1 away triumph over Nacional. Jesús Ramírez missed a penalty in the fifth minute but redeemed himself in the 66th minute to give Nacional the lead. However, goals from Boris Popović and Espen van Ee helped Arouquenses complete their comeback.

In their previous outing, the league leaders, Dragões, met Rio Ave and registered a comfortable 3-0 away win. Pablo Rosario and Samu Aghehowa scored in quick succession in the first half, while Gabri Veiga, who provided the assists for the two goals, also found the back of the net after the break.

Arouquenses have a mixed start to the season, with two wins, two losses, and two draws in six league games. They have scored three goals apiece in two of their three home games and will look to build on that form. Dragões, on the other hand, have a 100% record across all competitions this season and will aim to continue their dominant run.

However, Dragões will be without several key players due to injuries, including Luuk de Jong, Alberto Costa, and Nehuén Pérez. Additionally, Alan Varela, who was injured against Rio Ave, is a major doubt for the upcoming match.

Despite the injury concerns, Dragões' dominance in this fixture and their perfect record in all competitions this season suggest they should be able to register a comfortable win against Arouquenses.