Boavista FC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Boavista FC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Bessa XXI.
- Boavista FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rio Ave FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Rio Ave FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Mar | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 1–6 | L |
| 09 Mar | Moreirense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | FC Famalicão | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Feb | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 0–4 | L |
| 17 Feb | GD Chaves | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Boavista FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Mar | SC Farense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Mar | Moreirense FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Feb | FC Famalicão | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Boavista FC welcome Rio Ave FC for this crunch clash at Estadio do Bessa XXI.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 7' A meaty challenge results in booking for Josue Sa on 7.
- 12' Poor challenge from Emmanuel Boateng. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 12' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 12 minute. Josue Sa leaves to be changed by Renato Pantalon.
- 17' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 17 minutes.
- 22' Boavista FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rio Ave FC backline.
- 27' A quiet spell here at Estadio do Bessa XXI. Rio Ave FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 31' Salvador Agra was booked on 31.
- 33' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Amine Oudrhiri is withdrawn and Mateo Tanlongo gets his opportunity.
- 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Boavista FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mateo Tanlongo.
- 45' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joao Teixeira suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' The whistle greets Fabio Ronaldo as he departs to be replaced by Joca.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Boavista FC in their 3-4-3 trying to find a way past Rio Ave FC's compact 3-4-3.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 61' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Emmanuel Boateng on 62 minutes.
- 65' The referee shows Boavista FC player a card on 65.
- 69' Fresh legs for Boavista FC! Ilija Vukotic comes on to replace Sebastian Perez.
- 74' It looks like no one’s ball. Boavista FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 76' Miguel Reisinho has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 76.
- 78' Boavista FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joel Silva is hanging Miguel Reisinho on the field on 78 minute.
- 83' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 85' Boavista FC make a change. Bruno Lourenco trudges off to be replaced by Martim Tavares on 85 minutes.
- 86' Fresh legs for Rio Ave FC! Marious Vrousai comes on to replace Umaro Embalo.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
Boavista FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 5
- 7
-
20
Filipe Ferreira ↓ Tiago Machado 85'
-
8
Bruno Lourenco ↓ Martim Tavares 85'
- 99
-
10
Miguel Reisinho ↓ Joel Silva 78'
- 9
-
24
Sebastian Perez ↓ Ilija Vukotic 69'
- 26
- 79
- 70
Bench
- 23
- 6
- 13
- 80
-
18
Ilija Vukotic ↑ 69'
-
59
Martim Tavares ↑ 85'
-
16
Joel Silva ↑ 78'
-
90
Tiago Machado ↑ 85'
- 76
Coach
Ricardo Paiva
Rio Ave FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 22
- 18
-
7
Joao Teixeira ↓ Joao Graca 85'
- 81
-
23
Josue Sa ↓ Renato Pantalon 12'
-
10
Amine Oudrhiri ↓ Mateo Tanlongo 33'
- 4
- 20
-
77
Fabio Ronaldo ↓ Joca 46'
-
11
Umaro Embalo ↓ Marious Vrousai 86'
- 33
Bench
- 15
-
14
Joca ↑ 46'
-
27
Marious Vrousai ↑ 86'
- 70
- 8
- 82
-
5
Mateo Tanlongo ↑ 33'
-
42
Renato Pantalon ↑ 12'
-
21
Joao Graca ↑ 85'
Coach
Luis Freire
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yusupha Njie | 4 |
| Emmanuel Boateng | 4 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 3 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 2 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 2 |
| Diego Lopes | 1 |
| Fabio Ronaldo | 1 |
| Clayton | 1 |
Head to Head
Boavista FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.04
Boavista FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Boavista FC or Rio Ave FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Boavista FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
65%
Boavista FC or Rio Ave FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
11.3%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.4%
0 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Boavista FC
| Handicap | Boavista FC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Boavista FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

