Rio Ave FC vs Boavista FC, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rio Ave FC vs Boavista FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Boavista FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Boavista FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | Casa Pia AC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Portimonense SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 2–4 | L |
| 02 Oct | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Gil Vicente FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Rio Ave FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | FC Vizela | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Oct | Vitória SC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Oct | CS Marítimo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Oct | FC Famalicão | A | 0–4 | L |
| 17 Sep | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rio Ave FC launch into their encounter with Boavista FC.
- 5' Rio Ave FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' It looks surprising Boavista FC does not make any changes. Abdul-Aziz Yakubu has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Boavista FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 22' Controversy at the stadium! Paulo Vitor argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rio Ave FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 32' Rio Ave FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Boavista FC's shape.
- 37' Boavista FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 37.
- 42' Boavista 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.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Sopuruchukwu Onyemaechi is booked for Boavista FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Rio Ave FC in their trying to find a way past Boavista FC's compact .
- 56' The whistle greets Patrick as he departs to be replaced by Pedro Amaral.
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Pedro Amaral is booked for Rio Ave FC — Yellow card on 60.
- 63' Poor challenge from Sebastian Perez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 64' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Emmanuel Boateng makes it 1-0.
- 65' Emmanuel Boateng does the damage! The net is bulging and Rio Ave FC surge ahead!
- 66' Boavista FC ring the changes. Masaki Watai has done his job and it is now time for Gaius Makouta to step up.
- 67' Boavista FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kenji Gorre is hanging Yusupha Njie on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Paulo Vitor departs to be replaced by Ukra.
- 73' Joao Ferreira has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
- 76' A change in the Boavista FC ranks — Sopuruchukwu Onyemaechi exits the field as Robert Bozenik enters on 76.
- 81' The crowd applauds Emmanuel Boateng as he leaves the pitch. Renato Pantalon steps in for Rio Ave FC.
- 86' 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.
- 90' Robson Reis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Reggie Cannon at the 90 minute mark.
- It finishes all square. Rio Ave FC and Boavista FC share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
4
Patrick ↓ Pedro Amaral 56'
- 22
- 18
-
93
Paulo Vitor ↓ Ukra 72'
- 8
- 19
- 23
- 6
- 20
-
15
Miguel Baeza ↓ Fabio Ronaldo 56'
Bench
-
17
Ukra ↑ 72'
- 9
-
13
Joao Ferreira ↑ 56'
-
24
Pedro Amaral ↑ 56'
- 1
- 10
-
42
Renato Pantalon ↑ 81'
-
77
Fabio Ronaldo ↑ 56'
- 21
Coach
Luis Freire
Boavista FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 21
-
2
Reggie Cannon ↓ Robson Reis 90'
- 23
- 19
-
11
Yusupha Njie ↓ Kenji Gorre 66'
- 24
-
13
Masaki Watai ↓ Gaius Makouta 66'
- 79
-
18
Ilija Vukotic ↓ Bruno Lourenco 66'
- 70
Bench
- 12
-
7
Kenji Gorre ↑ 66'
- 20
-
8
Bruno Lourenco ↑ 66'
- 10
-
9
Robert Bozenik ↑ 76'
-
4
Robson Reis ↑ 90'
- 26
-
42
Gaius Makouta ↑ 66'
Coach
Petit
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yusupha Njie | 4 |
| Emmanuel Boateng | 4 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 3 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 2 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 2 |
| Clayton | 1 |
| Carlos Mane | 1 |
| Brandon Aguilera | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.51
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Boavista FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Boavista FC
44%
Rio Ave FC or Boavista FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 0
12.6%
2 – 0
11.5%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Boavista FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 17% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 25% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Boavista FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

