Rio Ave FC vs CF Estrela da Amadora, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs CF Estrela da Amadora — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- CF Estrela da Amadora 34 games · 30 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec | CF Estrela da Amadora | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | Gil Vicente FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Nov | Boavista FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | SC Farense | H | 3–4 | L |
| 07 Oct | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | Moreirense FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec | Rio Ave FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Nov | Moreirense FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Nov | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Oct | FC Famalicão | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | Casa Pia AC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Rio Ave FC | CF Estrela da Amadora | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #15 |
| 36 | Points | 30 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 8 / 12 / 14 | W / D / L | 6 / 12 / 16 |
| 35 | Scored | 38 |
| 57 | Conceded | 56 |
| -22 | GD | -18 |
| 1.06 | PPG | 0.88 |
| 24% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
CF Estrela da Amadora this season
CF Estrela da Amadora this season
Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts). CF Estrela da Amadora are 15th (30 pts).
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
CF Estrela da Amadora
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio dos Arcos. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Rio Ave FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Brazil international Ronald has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rio Ave FC that had 324 games and scored 268 goals.
- 21' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Amine Oudrhiri on 21 minutes.
- 25' Controversy at the stadium! Ronald argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 30' CF Estrela da Amadora have won 60 goals from 102 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rio Ave FC and CF Estrela da Amadora are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' CF Estrela da Amadora 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' Rio Ave FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
- 50' 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.
- 55' Rio Ave FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Freire might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 62' Rio Ave FC make a change. Andre Pereira trudges off to be replaced by Hernani on 62 minutes.
- 66' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 71' Ze Manuel is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joca at the 71 minute mark.
- 73' Fresh legs for CF Estrela da Amadora! Regis Ndo comes on to replace Kikas.
- 78' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rio Ave FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 81' Aderlan puts Rio Ave FC on the lead.
- 84' Aderlan does the damage! The net is bulging and Rio Ave FC surge ahead!
- 86' Magnificent from Josue Sa! That is 2 goals in 390 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 89' CF Estrela da Amadora ring the changes. Joao Reis has done his job and it is now time for Keliano to step up.
- 90' Alioune Ndour has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andre Luiz on 90 minute.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Miguel Nobrega argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 22
- 18
- 14
-
95
Andre Pereira ↓ Hernani 62'
-
23
Josue Sa ↓ Renato Pantalon 89'
- 6
-
10
Amine Oudrhiri ↓ Joao Graca 89'
- 20
- 3
- 77
- 33
Bench
-
7
Hernani ↑ 62'
-
70
Ze Manuel ↑ 71'
- 8
- 9
- 82
-
42
Renato Pantalon ↑ 89'
- 11
-
21
Joao Graca ↑ 89'
- 75
Coach
Luis Freire
CF Estrela da Amadora Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 17
- 29
- 12
- 18
-
10
Andre Luiz ↓ Alioune Ndour 90'
- 4
- 27
- 22
-
90
Ronald ↓ Gustavo Henrique 73'
- 14
- 98
Bench
-
61
Alioune Ndour ↑ 90'
-
7
Regis Ndo ↑ 73'
-
23
Keliano ↑ 89'
-
25
Kwenzokuhle Shinga ↑ 89'
- 68
-
11
Gustavo Henrique ↑ 73'
- 84
- –
Coach
Sergio Vieira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aderlan | 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
2023-12-02
Rio Ave FC
1–1
CF Estrela da Amadora
D
2023-11-11
CF Estrela da Amadora
0–1
Moreirense FC
L
2023-11-05
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–2
CF Estrela da Amadora
L
2023-10-29
CF Estrela da Amadora
1–0
FC Famalicão
W
2023-10-08
Casa Pia AC
0–1
CF Estrela da Amadora
W
2023-09-28
CF Estrela da Amadora
2–4
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
CF Estrela da Amadora xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or CF Estrela da Amadora 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
66%
Draw or CF Estrela da Amadora
62%
Rio Ave FC or CF Estrela da Amadora
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
8%
1 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | CF Estrela da Amadora covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
CF Estrela da Amadora keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.