On Sunday Oct 2nd, Paços de Ferreira hosts Arouca at Estádio Da Capital Do Móvel in a clash of these two closely matched Primeira Liga teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 21 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Paços de Ferreira recorded a 1-1 draw against Santa Clara. Gabriel Silva Vieira struck first for Santa Clara in the 7th minute, but Djalo got the equalizer for Paços de Ferreira in the 53rd minute earning Paços de Ferreira a comeback draw. Paços de Ferreira looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 4 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Arouca recorded a 2-2 draw against Vitória SC. Watshini Bukia struck first for Arouca in the 33rd minute, then in the 57th minute, Michael Johnston sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Anderson Silva . Arouca is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Paços de Ferreira won the head to head battle with 1 win and 1 draw.
Rafa Mujica has been the most effective weapon for Arouca lately. The Spanish attacker has netted 2 goals in his last five matches. Both N’Dri Koffi and Adrián Butzke have been the hottest scorers for Paços de Ferreira in the last five each having scored 2 goals each.