Saturday , 14 November 2026

CD Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2022-23
CD Santa Clara
0 – 2
Full Time
Rio Ave FC
Fri 17 Mar 2023 · 20:15 UTC Estadio do Sao Miguel HT 45' · FT 45'
Diogo Cabral 41' Y
Diogo Cabral 44' Y
Walter Gonzalez 45' Y
Y 45' Aderllan Santos
Bruno Almeida 69' Y
Bruno Jordao 75' Y
Y 84' Leonardo Ruiz

Overview

Match Preview

CD Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Sao Miguel.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Porto 11 33
2 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 11 28
3 Sporting Clube de Portugal 11 24
4 CD Santa Clara 11 21
5 FC Arouca 11 20
6 Académico de Viseu FC 11 20
7 Gil Vicente FC 11 18
8 Sporting Clube de Braga 11 17
9 Moreirense FC 11 14
10 FC Famalicão 11 13
11 FC Alverca 11 12
12 CF Estrela da Amadora 11 10
13 CD Nacional 11 10
14 Vitória SC 11 9
15 CS Marítimo 10 8
16 Casa Pia AC 11 8
17 Rio Ave FC 11 7
18 GD Estoril Praia 10 2

Head-to-Head

5
3
5
CD Santa Clara 13 games · Avg 2.3 goals Rio Ave FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-17 CD Santa Clara 0–2 Rio Ave FC 2022-10-02 Rio Ave FC 1–0 CD Santa Clara 2021-05-11 CD Santa Clara 1–0 Rio Ave FC 2021-01-25 Rio Ave FC 1–2 CD Santa Clara 2020-07-18 Rio Ave FC 2–2 CD Santa Clara

Recent Form

CD Santa Clara
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Rio Ave FC H 0–2 L
11 Mar FC Paços de Ferreira A 0–1 L
05 Mar Vitória SC H 1–3 L
25 Feb CS Marítimo A 1–3 L
19 Feb FC Famalicão H 1–3 L
11 Feb FC Arouca A 0–1 L
Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar CD Santa Clara A 2–0 W
12 Mar Gil Vicente FC H 2–1 W
05 Mar Sporting Clube de Braga A 0–2 L
26 Feb GD Chaves H 1–0 W
18 Feb FC Porto A 0–1 L
13 Feb GD Estoril Praia H 2–0 W

Season Stats

CD Santa Clara Rio Ave FC
#4 Position #17
21 Points 7
11 Played 11
6 / 3 / 2 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 8
16 Scored 9
8 Conceded 24
+8 GD -15
1.91 PPG 0.64
55% Win % 18%

Key Stats

46% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
55% Clean Sheets
CD Santa Clara this season
9% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

CD Santa Clara are 4th (21 pts). Rio Ave FC are 17th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CD Santa Clara
0-15
2/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/3
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
2/3
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CD Santa Clara
Goncalo Paciencia 5 G 1 A
Vinicius 2 G 1 A
Tiago Ribeiro 2 G
Luis Fernando 2 G
Brenner 2 G
Rio Ave FC
Jalen Blesa 3 G 1 A
Tamble Monteiro 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Estadio do Sao Miguel will turn into a battlefield for CD Santa Clara and Rio Ave FC.
  • 5' It looks surprising CD Santa Clara does not make any changes. Fabio Ronaldo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Savio is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rio Ave FC.
  • 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 20' A quiet spell here at Estadio do Sao Miguel. CD Santa Clara seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CD Santa Clara and Rio Ave FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 41' That is a Yellow card for CD Santa Clara. Diogo Cabral will be fuming at that decision.
  • 44' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Diogo Cabral on 44 minutes.
  • 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Walter Gonzalez.
  • 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Morgado might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 51' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Italo makes it 0-1.
  • 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CD Santa Clara side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 57' Another substitution for CD Santa Clara to replace Allano by Bruno Almeida on 57 minute.
  • 58' The crowd applauds Costinha as he leaves the pitch. Kento Misao steps in for CD Santa Clara.
  • 63' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luis Freire will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 68' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 69' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Bruno Almeida.
  • 72' The whistle greets Vitor Gomes as he departs to be replaced by Leonardo Ruiz.
  • 73' CD Santa Clara ring the changes. Rildo has done his job and it is now time for Gabriel Silva to step up.
  • 73' Brilliant from the ! Leonardo Ruiz makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 73.
  • 75' CD Santa Clara manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nanu is hanging Nunes Matheus on the field on 75 minute.
  • 75' Controversy at the stadium! Bruno Jordao argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 78' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Fabio Ronaldo is replaced by Ukra.
  • 83' CD Santa Clara are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rio Ave FC's shape.
  • 84' Another substitution for CD Santa Clara to replace Bruno Jordao by Matheus on 84 minute.
  • 84' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 89' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Rio Ave FC take all three points.

Lineups

CD Santa Clara Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Morgado

Rio Ave FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Freire

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Carlos 4
Fabio Cardoso 2
Vinicius 2
Mehdi Taremi 2
Carlos Vinicius 2
Carlos Vinicius 2
Italo 1
Guilherme Schettine 1

Head to Head

2023-03-17 CD Santa Clara 0–2 Rio Ave FC 2022-10-02 Rio Ave FC 1–0 CD Santa Clara 2021-05-11 CD Santa Clara 1–0 Rio Ave FC 2021-01-25 Rio Ave FC 1–2 CD Santa Clara 2020-07-18 Rio Ave FC 2–2 CD Santa Clara

CD Santa Clara Form

2023-03-17 CD Santa Clara 0–2 Rio Ave FC L 2023-03-11 FC Paços de Ferreira 1–0 CD Santa Clara L 2023-03-05 CD Santa Clara 1–3 Vitória SC L 2023-02-25 CS Marítimo 3–1 CD Santa Clara L 2023-02-19 CD Santa Clara 1–3 FC Famalicão L 2023-02-11 FC Arouca 1–0 CD Santa Clara L

Rio Ave FC Form

2023-03-17 CD Santa Clara 0–2 Rio Ave FC W 2023-03-12 Rio Ave FC 2–1 Gil Vicente FC W 2023-03-05 Sporting Clube de Braga 2–0 Rio Ave FC L 2023-02-26 Rio Ave FC 1–0 GD Chaves W 2023-02-18 FC Porto 1–0 Rio Ave FC L 2023-02-13 Rio Ave FC 2–0 GD Estoril Praia W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.82 CD Santa Clara xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CD Santa Clara48% Draw26% Rio Ave FC26%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

CD Santa Clara or Draw
74%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
52%
CD Santa Clara or Rio Ave FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CD Santa Clara39% Draw44% Rio Ave FC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
5.8%
3 – 0
5.7%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 2
3%
0 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — CD Santa Clara

Handicap CD Santa Clara covers Push Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 17% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 23% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

CD Santa Clara keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✗

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