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 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 7 | 15 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 7 | 11 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | Académico de Viseu FC | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Gil Vicente FC | 6 | 8 |
| 11 | CS Marítimo | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | FC Alverca | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | FC Famalicão | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | CD Nacional | 7 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave FC | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | Casa Pia AC | 7 | 4 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 7 | 2 |
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
14%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Boavista FC have kicked off against Rio Ave FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Estadio do Bessa XXI. Rio Ave FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 7' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Josue Sa on 7 minutes.
- 12' Emmanuel Boateng is having his name booked by the referee on 12.
- 12' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Josue Sa is replaced by Renato Pantalon on 12 minute.
- 17' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 22' Rio Ave FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 27' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 31' Salvador Agra catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 31.
- 33' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Mateo Tanlongo on, Amine Oudrhiri off on 33 minutes.
- 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. Boavista FC and Rio Ave FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a card on 40.
- 45' Filipe Ferreira has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 19 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Fabio Ronaldo is replaced by Joca on 46 minute.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Boavista FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 61' Boavista FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rio Ave FC backline.
- 62' The referee calls foul for Emmanuel Boateng. He receives a card.
- 65' The referee calls foul for Robert Bozenik. He receives a card.
- 69' Boavista FC ring the changes. Sebastian Perez has done his job and it is now time for Ilija Vukotic to step up.
- 74' Boavista FC are deployed in a 3-4-3 today, looking to exploit space against Rio Ave FC's 3-4-3 shape.
- 76' Controversy at the stadium! Miguel Reisinho argues furiously but the card stands.
- 78' The crowd applauds Miguel Reisinho as he leaves the pitch. Joel Silva steps in for Boavista FC.
- 83' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 85' Boavista FC ring the changes. Bruno Lourenco has done his job and it is now time for Martim Tavares to step up.
- 86' Marious Vrousai gets the nod from Rio Ave FC. He replaces Umaro Embalo and will look to change the dynamic.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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 |
| Rafael Lopes | 1 |
| Ricardo Mangas | 1 |
| Rafael Costa | 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.

