FC Arouca vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Arouca vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Municipal de Arouca.
- FC Arouca 34 games · 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | CD Nacional | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Jan | Boavista FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Dec | Gil Vicente FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | FC Arouca | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | FC Porto | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Jan | SC Farense | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Jan | Gil Vicente FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | CD Nacional | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Arouca | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #12 |
| 42 | Points | 36 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 6 / 16 | W / D / L | 8 / 12 / 14 |
| 47 | Scored | 35 |
| 64 | Conceded | 57 |
| -17 | GD | -22 |
| 1.24 | PPG | 1.06 |
| 35% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
FC Arouca are 8th (42 pts). Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Arouca
0-15
2/3
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/4
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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 wait is over. Rio Ave FC get us underway at Municipal de Arouca.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' FC Arouca are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rio Ave FC backline.
- 25' FC Arouca are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Rio Ave FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Arouca side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kiko Bondoso, as he is very good at scoring at Municipal de Arouca with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 50' Nelson Abbey has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 55' FC Arouca looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 57' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a card on 57.
- 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Arouca and Rio Ave FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 63' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Andre Luiz departs to be replaced by Tiago Fonseca Morais.
- 68' Henrique Araujo makes way for Dylan Nandin at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Arouca.
- 71' Jose Fontan makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and FC Arouca are in front.
- 76' A change in the Rio Ave FC ranks — Omar Richards exits the field as Joao Pedro enters on 76.
- 77' Demir Tiknaz makes way for Joao Novais at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
- 78' Fresh legs for FC Arouca! Puche comes on to replace Taichi Fukui.
- 83' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 83 minutes.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Karem Zoabi. He replaces Martim Neto on 85 minute.
- 86' Loum Ndiaye gets the nod from FC Arouca. He replaces David Simao and will look to change the dynamic.
- The points are shared — FC Arouca 1-1 Rio Ave FC. Honours even.
Lineups
FC Arouca Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
5
David Simao ↓ Loum Ndiaye 86'
- 28
-
22
Pablo Gozalbez ↓ Pedro Santos 78'
- 3
- 26
- 58
-
21
Taichi Fukui ↓ Puche 78'
-
39
Henrique Araujo ↓ Dylan Nandin 68'
- 2
- 73
-
19
Alfonso Trezza ↓ Jason 68'
Bench
-
10
Jason ↑ 68'
-
31
Loum Ndiaye ↑ 86'
- 1
- 78
-
89
Pedro Santos ↑ 78'
-
11
Puche ↑ 78'
- 4
- 24
-
23
Dylan Nandin ↑ 68'
Coach
Vasco Seabra
Rio Ave FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
98
Omar Richards ↓ Joao Pedro 76'
- 17
- 1
- 4
-
80
Ole Pohlmann ↓ Joao Graca 77'
- 19
- 9
- 7
-
34
Demir Tiknaz ↓ Joao Novais 77'
-
76
Martim Neto ↓ Karem Zoabi 85'
- 3
Bench
- 95
- 8
-
6
Joao Novais ↑ 77'
- 2
-
11
Tiago Fonseca Morais ↑ 63'
-
21
Joao Graca ↑ 77'
-
22
Joao Pedro ↑ 76'
-
14
Karem Zoabi ↑ 85'
- –
Coach
Petit
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafa Mujica | 1 |
| Clayton | 1 |
| Tiago Fonseca Morais | 1 |
| Jose Fontan | 1 |
| Abdul-Aziz Yakubu | 1 |
| Paulo Vitor | 1 |
| Emmanuel Boateng | 1 |
| Aderlan | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Arouca Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48
FC Arouca xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
FC Arouca or Rio Ave FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
FC Arouca or Draw
70%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
58%
FC Arouca or Rio Ave FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
7.3%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — FC Arouca
| Handicap | FC Arouca covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.