GD Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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GD Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota.
- GD Estoril Praia 34 games · 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Rio Ave FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | CD Nacional | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Feb | Boavista FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Gil Vicente FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | Vitória SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | CD Santa Clara | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | GD Estoril Praia | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | AVS | H | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
Season Stats
| GD Estoril Praia | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #12 |
| 39 | Points | 36 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 10 / 9 / 15 | W / D / L | 8 / 12 / 14 |
| 54 | Scored | 35 |
| 57 | Conceded | 57 |
| -3 | GD | -22 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 1.06 |
| 29% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
GD Estoril Praia this season
GD Estoril Praia this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
GD Estoril Praia are 10th (39 pts). Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
GD Estoril Praia
0-15
1/6
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/1
76+
3/–
■ 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' GD Estoril Praia are deployed in a 3-4-3 today, looking to exploit space against Rio Ave FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. GD Estoril Praia must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' GD Estoril Praia are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' A moment of madness from Felix Bacher on 25 minutes earns him a card. GD Estoril Praia will be frustrated.
- 30' GD Estoril Praia are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rio Ave FC backline.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' Rio Ave FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 45' A quiet spell here at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota. GD Estoril Praia seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 50' GD Estoril Praia have won 188 goals from 172 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 55' GOAL! Yanis Begraoui fires home to make it 1-0!
- 56' It is a substitution in GD Estoril Praia team. Rafik Guitane is replaced by Fabricio Garcia on 56 minute.
- 61' GD Estoril Praia is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 63' The crowd applauds Andre Luiz as he leaves the pitch. Tiago Fonseca Morais steps in for Rio Ave FC.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Pedro Alvaro argues furiously but the card stands.
- 71' Another change for GD Estoril Praia made on 71 minute. Yanis Begraoui leaves to be changed by Andre.
- 75' Joao Graca is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ole Pohlmann at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' Rio Ave FC is showing some good football. However, Rio Ave FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 83' GOAL! Tiago Fonseca Morais fires home to make it 1-1!
- 85' Another substitution for GD Estoril Praia to replace Pedro Alvaro by Alejandro Marques on 85 minute.
- 87' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Kiko Bondoso is withdrawn and Joao Novais gets his opportunity.
- 88' It’s gonna be a card for Theofanis Bakoulas.
- 90' Brilliant from the ! Jandro Orellana makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 90.
- GD Estoril Praia celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
GD Estoril Praia Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 12
-
99
Rafik Guitane ↓ Fabricio Garcia 56'
-
14
Yanis Begraoui ↓ Andre 71'
- 27
- 24
- 25
- 23
- 10
- 44
- 7
- 20
Bench
- 5
- 1
-
6
Jandro Orellana ↑ 71'
-
9
Alejandro Marques ↑ 85'
- 18
-
17
Fabricio Garcia ↑ 56'
-
19
Andre ↑ 71'
- 22
- 91
Coach
Ian Cathro
Rio Ave FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 98
- 17
- 1
- 4
-
80
Ole Pohlmann ↓ Joao Graca 75'
-
19
Kiko Bondoso ↓ Joao Novais 87'
-
9
Clayton ↓ Karem Zoabi 85'
- 7
- 16
- 34
- 3
Bench
- 95
- 8
-
6
Joao Novais ↑ 87'
- 2
-
11
Tiago Fonseca Morais ↑ 63'
-
21
Joao Graca ↑ 75'
- 20
-
14
Karem Zoabi ↑ 85'
-
29
Theofanis Bakoulas ↑ 63'
Coach
Petit
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Abdul-Aziz Yakubu | 2 |
| Joao Pedro Loureiro Costa | 2 |
| Tiago Gouveia | 2 |
| Alejandro Marques | 2 |
| Heriberto Tavares | 1 |
| Kiko Bondoso | 1 |
| Clayton | 1 |
| Wagner Pina | 1 |
Head to Head
GD Estoril Praia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.93
GD Estoril Praia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: GD Estoril Praia win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
GD Estoril Praia or Draw
79%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
44%
GD Estoril Praia or Rio Ave FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.2%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — GD Estoril Praia
| Handicap | GD Estoril Praia covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 22% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
GD Estoril Praia keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

