Sunday , 16 August 2026

Boavista FC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2022-23
Boavista FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Rio Ave FC
Sat 22 Apr 2023 · 17:00 UTC Estadio do Bessa XXI HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 42' Josue Sa
R 62' Leonardo Ruiz
R 63' Leonardo Ruiz
Joel da Silva 86' Y
Y 88' Emmanuel Boateng

Overview

Match Preview

Boavista FC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Bessa XXI.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Porto 2 6
2 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2 4
3 CD Santa Clara 2 4
4 CS Marítimo 1 3
5 FC Arouca 1 3
6 Gil Vicente FC 1 3
7 CF Estrela da Amadora 2 2
8 Moreirense FC 1 1
9 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 1 1
10 Sporting Clube de Braga 1 1
11 Académico de Viseu FC 2 1
12 FC Famalicão 1 1
13 GD Estoril Praia 1 1
14 CD Nacional 1 1
15 FC Alverca 2 1
16 Casa Pia AC 1 0
17 Vitória SC 2 0
18 Rio Ave FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

3
3
6
Boavista FC 12 games · Avg 2.2 goals Rio Ave FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-22 Boavista FC 3–2 Rio Ave FC 2022-11-06 Rio Ave FC 1–0 Boavista FC 2021-04-10 Boavista FC 3–3 Rio Ave FC 2020-12-06 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Boavista FC 2020-07-25 Boavista FC 0–2 Rio Ave FC

Recent Form

Boavista FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr Rio Ave FC H 3–2 W
17 Apr FC Vizela A 1–1 D
07 Apr Vitória SC H 2–1 W
02 Apr CS Marítimo A 2–4 L
19 Mar FC Famalicão H 1–2 L
12 Mar Sporting Clube de Portugal A 0–3 L
Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr Boavista FC A 2–3 L
16 Apr Casa Pia AC H 1–1 D
08 Apr Portimonense SC A 2–2 D
02 Apr Sport Lisboa e Benfica H 0–1 L
17 Mar CD Santa Clara A 2–0 W
12 Mar Gil Vicente FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Boavista FC vs Rio Ave FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Boavista FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 9' What composure from Yusupha Njie! The Gambia international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 10' GOAL! Yusupha Njie scores on 10.
  • 12' Bruno Lourenco is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 15' Hernani makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Rio Ave FC are in front.
  • 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Boavista FC and Rio Ave FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 25' It’s high time Petit made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 30' Ricardo Mangas has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
  • 35' A stunning finish from Ricardo Mangas — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 42' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 46' Another change for Boavista FC made on 46 minute. Sopuruchukwu Onyemaechi leaves to be changed by Luis Santos.
  • 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Petit will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 62' Rio Ave FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 62.
  • 63' The crowd applauds Sebastian Perez as he leaves the pitch. Joel da Silva steps in for Boavista FC.
  • 63' A moment of madness from Leonardo Ruiz on 63 minutes earns him a Red card. Rio Ave FC will be frustrated.
  • 64' Robert Bozenik gets the nod from Boavista FC. He replaces Yusupha Njie and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 69' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 74' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Guga Rodrigues is withdrawn and Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi gets his opportunity.
  • 75' Hernani makes way for Emmanuel Boateng at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
  • 80' Boavista FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 81' The Boavista FC bench stirs into life. Reggie Cannon is withdrawn and Miguel Reisinho gets his opportunity.
  • 85' What composure from Emmanuel Boateng! The Ghana international strokes it home. 4-2.
  • 86' Boavista FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 86.
  • 88' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a Yellow card on 88.
  • 89' The Boavista FC bench stirs into life. Salvador Agra is withdrawn and Ibrahima Camara gets his opportunity.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Boavista FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Petit

Rio Ave FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Freire

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yusupha Njie 4
Emmanuel Boateng 4
Mehdi Taremi 3
Carlos Vinicius 2
Carlos Vinicius 2
Hernani 1
Rafael Lopes 1
Ricardo Mangas 1

Head to Head

2023-04-22 Boavista FC 3–2 Rio Ave FC 2022-11-06 Rio Ave FC 1–0 Boavista FC 2021-04-10 Boavista FC 3–3 Rio Ave FC 2020-12-06 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Boavista FC 2020-07-25 Boavista FC 0–2 Rio Ave FC

Boavista FC Form

2023-04-22 Boavista FC 3–2 Rio Ave FC W 2023-04-17 FC Vizela 1–1 Boavista FC D 2023-04-07 Boavista FC 2–1 Vitória SC W 2023-04-02 CS Marítimo 4–2 Boavista FC L 2023-03-19 Boavista FC 1–2 FC Famalicão L 2023-03-12 Sporting Clube de Portugal 3–0 Boavista FC L

Rio Ave FC Form

2023-04-22 Boavista FC 3–2 Rio Ave FC L 2023-04-16 Rio Ave FC 1–1 Casa Pia AC D 2023-04-08 Portimonense SC 2–2 Rio Ave FC D 2023-04-02 Rio Ave FC 0–1 Sport Lisboa e Benfica L 2023-03-17 CD Santa Clara 0–2 Rio Ave FC W 2023-03-12 Rio Ave FC 2–1 Gil Vicente FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55 Boavista FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for: Boavista FC or Rio Ave FC 74% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Boavista FC42% Draw26% Rio Ave FC32%
Actual: Boavista FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Boavista FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
58%
Boavista FC or Rio Ave FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Boavista FC29% Draw44% Rio Ave FC27%
Actual: Boavista FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — Boavista FC

Handicap Boavista FC covers Push Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 19% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Boavista FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.