GD Chaves vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
GD Chaves vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira.
- GD Chaves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | Rio Ave FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Jan | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Jan | FC Famalicão | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Dec | FC Porto | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Dec | Casa Pia AC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Dec | GD Estoril Praia | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | GD Chaves | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–4 | L |
| 07 Jan | Portimonense SC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | Vitória SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Dec | FC Vizela | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Dec | FC Arouca | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. GD Chaves is hosting Rio Ave FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering GD Chaves that had 144 games and scored 112 goals.
- 10' 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.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 29' Joao Graca was booked on 29.
- 34' It looks surprising Rio Ave FC does not make any changes. Hugo Souza has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 39' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 43' The referee calls foul for Steven Vitoria. He receives a Yellow card.
- 48' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rio Ave FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 53' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 58' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jhonatan suffering a number of foals already.
- 63' The whistle greets Jorge Carcelen as he departs to be replaced by Leandro Sanca.
- 64' Leandro Sanca is replacing Jorge Carcelen for the GD Chaves side.
- 69' Vasco Fernandes was booked on 69.
- 72' Another substitution for Rio Ave FC to replace Emmanuel Boateng by Ze Manuel on 72 minute.
- 77' Rio Ave FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 80' Another change for GD Chaves made on 80 minute. Sandro Cruz leaves to be changed by Benny.
- 81' Rio Ave FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Helder Sa is hanging Fabio Ronaldo on the field on 81 minute.
- 86' Vasco Fernandes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 88' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
GD Chaves Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 23
- 20
- –
- 28
- 1
- 13
- 80
- 19
-
33
Sandro Cruz ↓ Benny 80'
-
99
Jorge Carcelen ↓ Leandro Sanca 63'
- 77
Bench
- 27
- 8
- 6
- 3
- 9
-
10
Leandro Sanca ↑ 63'
- 31
-
7
Benny ↑ 80'
- 70
Coach
Moreno
Rio Ave FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
22
Emmanuel Boateng ↓ Ze Manuel 72'
- 18
- 9
- 23
-
6
Guga Rodrigues ↓ Mateo Tanlongo 81'
- 10
- 42
- 20
- 3
-
77
Fabio Ronaldo ↓ Helder Sa 80'
-
21
Joao Graca ↓ Joca 64'
Bench
-
14
Joca ↑ 64'
-
70
Ze Manuel ↑ 72'
- 8
-
81
Abdul-Aziz Yakubu ↑ 72'
- 82
-
–
Helder Sa ↑ 80'
-
5
Mateo Tanlongo ↑ 81'
- 4
- 11
Coach
Luis Freire
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leonardo Ruiz | 2 |
| Fabio Ronaldo | 2 |
| Ze Manuel | 1 |
| Galeno | 1 |
| Niltinho | 1 |
| Ruben Semedo | 1 |
| Hector Hernandez | 1 |
Head to Head
GD Chaves Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.04
GD Chaves xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
GD Chaves or Rio Ave FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
GD Chaves or Draw
65%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
67%
GD Chaves or Rio Ave FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
10.9%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
0 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — GD Chaves
| Handicap | GD Chaves covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 21% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
GD Chaves keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

