Rio Ave FC vs AVS, Primeira Liga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs AVS — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C..
- Rio Ave FC 11 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- AVS 33 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Helder Carvalho (Portugal)
- Assistant 1 Jose Mira (Portugal)
- Assistant 2 Alexandre Ferreira (Portugal)
4 games this season
🟨 2.8/game
⚽ 7.8 goals/game
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 | Academico 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 Famalicao | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 10 |
| 13 | CD Nacional | 11 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitoria SC | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | CS Maritimo | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | AVS | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Apr | CD Santa Clara | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Apr | FC Alverca | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Mar | GD Estoril Praia | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | CF Estrela da Amadora | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | CD Tondela | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | Rio Ave FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Apr | Vitoria SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Apr | Gil Vicente FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Mar | CD Tondela | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Mar | CD Santa Clara | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | FC Alverca | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Rio Ave FC to score. At the same time, AVS does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' A quiet spell here at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C.. AVS seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Rio Ave FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AVS backline.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rio Ave FC and AVS are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 18' Ole Pohlmann doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 23' Angel Algobia has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 28' 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.
- 32' Against the run of play, Tomane has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 37' With 0 assists to his name this season, Diego Duarte is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AVS.
- 42' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 47' Supporters expect more eagerness from Paulo Vitor, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C. with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 52' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 57' Roni is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AVS so far.
- 62' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 64' Another change for AVS made on 64 minute. Oscar Perea leaves to be changed by Kiki.
- 66' The referee calls foul for Andreas Ndoj. He receives a card.
- 68' Brilliant from the ! Pedro Lima makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 68.
- 73' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sotiris Sylaidopoulos might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 74' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Dario Spikic is replaced by Antonis Papakanellos.
- 79' Against the run of play, Andreas Ndoj has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 84' Rio Ave FC currently sit 11 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 85' Rio Ave FC make a change. Ole Pohlmann trudges off to be replaced by Tamas Nikitscher on 85 minutes.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Angel Algobia. He replaces Gustavo Mendonca on 86 minute.
- 90' AVS player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' The AVS bench stirs into life. Babatunde Akinsola is withdrawn and Diego Duarte gets his opportunity.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Rio Ave FC 2-2 AVS.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 17
- 32
- 1
- 18
- 6
-
80
Ole Pohlmann ↓ Tamas Nikitscher 85'
- 5
- 11
-
7
Diogo Oliveira ↓ Rafael Genuino 85'
- 39
- 8
Bench
- 77
-
44
Tamas Nikitscher ↑ 85'
- 99
- 20
-
9
Tamble Monteiro ↑ 64'
-
19
Antonis Papakanellos ↑ 74'
- 23
-
25
Rafael Genuino ↑ 85'
- 54
Coach
Sotiris Sylaidopoulos
AVS Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 70
- 8
- 11
- 12
- 42
-
14
Oscar Perea ↓ Kiki 64'
- 23
- 3
- 97
Bench
-
18
Nene ↑ 90'
- 88
-
24
Kiki ↑ 64'
- 26
-
27
Angel Algobia ↑ 86'
- 33
-
20
Diego Duarte ↑ 90'
- 19
-
21
Guilherme Neiva ↑ 64'
Coach
João Henriques
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tomane | 1 |
| Pedro Lima | 1 |
| Vasco Lopes | 1 |
| Demir Tiknaz | 1 |
| John Mercado | 1 |
| Ole Pohlmann | 1 |
| Andreas Ndoj | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
AVS xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or AVS 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
72%
Draw or AVS
56%
Rio Ave FC or AVS
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | AVS covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
AVS keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

