FC Porto vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Porto vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Do Dragao.
- FC Porto 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Rio Ave FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Luis Godinho
- Referee Bruno Jesus
- Referee Iancu Vasilica
- Referee Pedro Felisberto
- Referee Nuno Miguel Serrano Almeida
4 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 4.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Rio Ave FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | SC Farense | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jan | FC Famalicão | A | 4–1 | W |
| 03 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Vitória SC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | FC Porto | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Jan | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jan | Portimonense SC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Jan | FC Pacos de Ferreira | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Dec | CS Marítimo | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Porto | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #18 |
| 6 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 4 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 3 |
| +4 | GD | -3 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
FC Porto this season
FC Porto this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
FC Porto are 1st (6 pts). Rio Ave FC are 18th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Porto
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Porto launch into their encounter with Rio Ave FC.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Estadio Do Dragao. FC Porto seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Porto and Rio Ave FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Porto side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Miguel Cardoso might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Zaidu Sanusi, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Do Dragao with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 38' It’s a booking for Rio Ave FC player. Ronan Jeronimo gets a Yellow card.
- 43' Pawel Kieszek is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Porto so far.
- 44' GOAL! Luis Diaz scores on 44.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Chico Geraldes. He replaces Carlos Mane on 46 minute.
- 51' Rio Ave FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 61' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Porto is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 66' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 66 minute. Filipe Augusto leaves to be changed by Guga Rodrigues.
- 67' Moussa Marega makes way for Evanilson at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Porto.
- 72' Ivo Pinto is having his name booked by the referee on 72.
- 74' Assisted by Mehdi Taremi with the perfectly-timed delivery and Evanilson makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 75' Brilliant from the ! Evanilson makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 75.
- 76' Anderson Cruz is replacing Ronan Jeronimo for the Rio Ave FC side.
- 78' It’s a booking for FC Porto player. Mateus Uribe gets a Yellow card.
- 80' A tactical swap from FC Porto — Marko Grujic on, Jesus Manuel Corona off on 80 minutes.
- 81' The FC Porto bench stirs into life. Zaidu Sanusi is withdrawn and Nanu gets his opportunity.
- 85' Fabio Coentrao makes way for Pedro Amaral at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
- 88' FC Porto ring the changes. Sergio Oliveira has done his job and it is now time for Loum Ndiaye to step up.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
FC Porto Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 19
-
27
Sergio Oliveira ↓ Loum Ndiaye 88'
-
11
Moussa Marega ↓ Evanilson 67'
- 3
-
9
Mehdi Taremi ↓ Fabio Vieira 80'
- 8
- 7
- 18
- 1
-
12
Zaidu Sanusi ↓ Nanu 81'
Bench
- 28
-
16
Marko Grujic ↑ 80'
-
6
Loum Ndiaye ↑ 88'
- 4
-
31
Nanu ↑ 81'
- 29
- 99
-
30
Evanilson ↑ 67'
-
50
Fabio Vieira ↑ 80'
Coach
Sergio Conceicao
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 25
- 18
- 1
-
21
Carlos Mane ↓ Chico Geraldes 46'
-
17
Fabio Coentrao ↓ Pedro Amaral 85'
- 6
-
19
Ronan Jeronimo ↓ Anderson Cruz 76'
- 7
-
8
Tarantini C ↓ Ryotaro Meshino 85'
-
5
Filipe Augusto ↓ Guga Rodrigues 66'
Bench
-
10
Anderson Cruz ↑ 76'
-
11
Chico Geraldes ↑ 46'
-
40
Ryotaro Meshino ↑ 85'
- 22
- 89
- 80
-
16
Guga Rodrigues ↑ 66'
-
24
Pedro Amaral ↑ 85'
- 28
Coach
Miguel Cardoso
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Toni Martinez | 4 |
| Galeno | 3 |
| Moussa Marega | 3 |
| Nehuen Perez | 2 |
| Luis Diaz | 2 |
| Evanilson | 2 |
| Yacine Brahimi | 2 |
| Abdul-Aziz Yakubu | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Porto Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.18
FC Porto xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
FC Porto to win 76% + Under — clean sheet likely 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Porto win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
FC Porto or Draw
94%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
24%
FC Porto or Rio Ave FC
83%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Porto win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
18.3%
3 – 0
13.8%
0 – 0
10%
4 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
5.8%
1 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
4.4%
5 – 0
3.3%
4 – 1
2.5%
0 – 1
1.9%
6 – 0
1.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Porto
| Handicap | FC Porto covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -2 | 31% | 24% | 45% |
| -1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| -1 | 55% | 25% | 20% |
| -0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +0.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +1 | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| +1.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Porto keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.