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 (2025/26)
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
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
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/3
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio do Bessa XXI. Boavista FC are looking to make home advantage count against Rio Ave FC.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Chidozie Awaziem, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio do Bessa XXI with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 7' The referee calls foul for Josue Sa. He receives a card.
- 12' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Emmanuel Boateng on 12 minutes.
- 12' Rio Ave FC make a change. Josue Sa trudges off to be replaced by Renato Pantalon on 12 minutes.
- 17' Rio Ave FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 22' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 27' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 31' Salvador Agra picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 33' Fresh legs for Rio Ave FC! Mateo Tanlongo comes on to replace Amine Oudrhiri.
- 38' Joao Teixeira has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' Controversy at the stadium! Mateo Tanlongo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Fabio Ronaldo departs to be replaced by Joca.
- 51' Rio Ave FC have won 268 goals from 324 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' Boavista FC is showing some good football. However, Boavista FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 61' It looks surprising Boavista FC does not make any changes. Salvador Agra has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 62' The referee calls foul for Emmanuel Boateng. He receives a card.
- 65' Robert Bozenik has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 65.
- 69' Ilija Vukotic is replacing Sebastian Perez for the Boavista FC side.
- 74' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 76' The referee shows Boavista FC player a card on 76.
- 78' Another change for Boavista FC made on 78 minute. Miguel Reisinho leaves to be changed by Joel Silva.
- 83' Rio Ave FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 83.
- 85' Boavista FC ring the changes. Bruno Lourenco has done his job and it is now time for Martim Tavares to step up.
- 86' The crowd applauds Umaro Embalo as he leaves the pitch. Marious Vrousai steps in for Rio Ave FC.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Gelson Dala | 1 |
| Rafael Lopes | 1 |
| Hernani | 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.

