Rio Ave FC vs CF Estrela da Amadora, Primeira Liga 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
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Rio Ave FC vs CF Estrela da Amadora — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C..
- Rio Ave FC 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- CF Estrela da Amadora 9 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Gustavo Correia
- Assistant 1 Andre Dias
- Assistant 2 Andre Ferreira (Portugal)
6 games this season
🟨 5.3/game
⚽ 15.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 9 | 27 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 9 | 22 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 9 | 18 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 9 | 17 |
| 6 | Académico de Viseu FC | 9 | 17 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 9 | 14 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 9 | 11 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 9 | 11 |
| 10 | FC Alverca | 9 | 11 |
| 11 | FC Famalicao | 9 | 10 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitoria SC | 9 | 8 |
| 14 | CS Maritimo | 9 | 8 |
| 15 | Rio Ave FC | 9 | 7 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | CD Nacional | 9 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 9 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | CF Estrela da Amadora | H | 3–3 | D |
| 06 Sep | CD Santa Clara | A | 0–4 | L |
| 28 Aug | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–4 | L |
| 22 Aug | GD Estoril Praia | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | FC Porto | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Aug | Gil Vicente FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Rio Ave FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 10 Sep | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Sep | FC Famalicao | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Aug | CD Nacional | A | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Aug | FC Alverca | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Aug | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Rio Ave FC | CF Estrela da Amadora | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #12 |
| 7 | Points | 10 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 2 / 1 / 6 | W / D / L | 2 / 4 / 3 |
| 8 | Scored | 14 |
| 21 | Conceded | 17 |
| -13 | GD | -3 |
| 0.78 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 22% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
CF Estrela da Amadora this season
CF Estrela da Amadora this season
Rio Ave FC are 15th (7 pts). CF Estrela da Amadora are 12th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
2/1
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CF Estrela da Amadora
0-15
–/5
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
4/4
61-75
5/2
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
CF Estrela da Amadora
| Ianis Stoica | 4 G | 2 A |
| Abraham Marcus | 4 G | 1 A |
| Leandro Antonetti | 4 G | 1 A |
| Beni Souza | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. CF Estrela da Amadora kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Eddy Doue, a Ivory Coast , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' Stefan Lekovic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Rio Ave FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' 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.
- 21' Against the run of play, Ianis Stoica has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 26' Max Scholze picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
- 36' Rio Ave FC currently sit 16 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Rio Ave FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past CF Estrela da Amadora's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 44' Francisco Petrasso catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 44.
- 48' Against the run of play, Francisco Petrasso has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 53' Abraham Marcus adds to his 4 season tally! CF Estrela da Amadora lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 54' Rio Ave FC make a change. Sebastian Clemmensen trudges off to be replaced by Roland Galcik on 54 minutes.
- 56' Against the run of play, Roland Galcik has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 58' A moment of madness from Eddy Doue on 58 minutes earns him a card. CF Estrela da Amadora will be frustrated.
- 61' Goal! Abraham Marcus scores his 4 goal in 35 matches.
- 63' Miguel Patricio makes way for Tamble Monteiro at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
- 68' Fresh legs for Rio Ave FC! Nelson Abbey comes on to replace Joao Tome.
- 71' The crowd applauds Max Scholze as he leaves the pitch. Kevin Hoog-Jansson steps in for CF Estrela da Amadora.
- 72' Jefferson Encada is ready to make an impact after coming on for Santiago Serra at the 72 minute mark.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Stefan Lekovic. He receives a card.
- 78' What a moment for Jalen Blesa! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
- 83' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 84' Another change for CF Estrela da Amadora made on 84 minute. Abraham Marcus leaves to be changed by Beni Souza.
- 89' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CF Estrela da Amadora winning 0% of all matches.
- 90' Tamble Monteiro was booked on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 44
-
24
Pedro Amaral ↓ Marious Vrousai 68'
- 99
-
20
Joao Tome ↓ Nelson Abbey 68'
- 5
- 3
- 11
- 7
- 80
- 23
- 79
Bench
-
17
Marious Vrousai ↑ 68'
- 77
-
6
Nelson Abbey ↑ 68'
-
19
Malik Sellouki ↑ 68'
- 32
-
9
Tamble Monteiro ↑ 63'
- 39
- 54
-
30
Roland Galcik ↑ 54'
- 70
- 60
- 21
Coach
Sotiris Sylaidopoulos
CF Estrela da Amadora Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 55
-
10
Ianis Stoica ↓ Alisson Jesus 84'
- 30
-
99
Abraham Marcus ↓ Beni Souza 84'
- 24
- 5
- 14
- 21
- 37
-
39
Eddy Doue ↓ Joan Jordan 63'
- 78
Bench
-
17
Jefferson Encada ↑ 72'
- 4
- 51
-
6
Kevin Hoog-Jansson ↑ 71'
-
19
Joan Jordan ↑ 63'
- 3
- 49
- 22
- 8
-
80
Alisson Jesus ↑ 84'
- 71
-
93
Beni Souza ↑ 84'
Coach
Pepa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aderlan | 2 |
| Abraham Marcus | 2 |
| Marious Vrousai | 1 |
| Kikas | 1 |
| Leonardo Silva | 1 |
| Tiago Gabriel | 1 |
| Clayton | 1 |
| Martim Neto | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
CF Estrela da Amadora Form
2026-09-14
Rio Ave FC
3–3
CF Estrela da Amadora
D
2026-09-10
CF Estrela da Amadora
2–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2026-09-05
CF Estrela da Amadora
2–2
FC Famalicao
D
2026-08-30
CD Nacional
2–3
CF Estrela da Amadora
W
2026-08-15
FC Alverca
2–2
CF Estrela da Amadora
D
2026-08-08
CF Estrela da Amadora
2–2
Sporting Clube de Portugal
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.67
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.44
CF Estrela da Amadora xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
53%
Draw or CF Estrela da Amadora
69%
Rio Ave FC or CF Estrela da Amadora
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 2
8%
1 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 3
6.4%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 3
5.3%
0 – 2
5%
0 – 3
4%
1 – 4
3.9%
0 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
3.6%
2 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | CF Estrela da Amadora covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 13% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 19% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 16% | 19% |
| +2.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
CF Estrela da Amadora keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

