Rio Ave FC vs CF Estrela da Amadora, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs CF Estrela da Amadora — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C..
- Rio Ave FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- CF Estrela da Amadora 2 games · 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | CF Estrela da Amadora | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Vitória SC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Apr | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | Moreirense FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Boavista FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Casa Pia AC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | Rio Ave FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | FC Porto | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | FC Arouca | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Apr | SC Farense | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | CD Nacional | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Rio Ave FC | CF Estrela da Amadora | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #7 |
| 0 | Points | 2 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 2 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 4 |
| 3 | Conceded | 4 |
| -3 | GD | +0 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
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 18th (0 pts). CF Estrela da Amadora are 7th (2 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CF Estrela da Amadora
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Rio Ave FC and CF Estrela da Amadora get this one started.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rio Ave FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Omar Richards needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ze Augusto might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 17' CF Estrela da Amadora receives a card for a hard tackle on 17.
- 20' Rio Ave FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 22' That is a card for Rio Ave FC. Marious Vrousai will be fuming at that decision.
- 27' Rio Ave FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against CF Estrela da Amadora's 4-3-3 shape.
- 32' Brazil international Clayton has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' Rio Ave FC currently sit 13 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Clayton on 38.
- 43' Supporters expect more eagerness from Guilherme Montoia, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C. with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 48' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 53' CF Estrela da Amadora started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 53.
- 58' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ze Augusto will be considering his options from the bench.
- 59' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Ole Pohlmann is replaced by Martim Neto.
- 63' CF Estrela da Amadora make a change. Leonel Bucca trudges off to be replaced by Chico Banza on 63 minutes.
- 64' Time for substitution for CF Estrela da Amadora. Kikas is replaced by Rodrigo Pinho.
- 68' That is a card for CF Estrela da Amadora. Alan Ruiz will be fuming at that decision.
- 70' The CF Estrela da Amadora bench stirs into life. Alan Ruiz is withdrawn and Leonardo Silva gets his opportunity.
- 75' 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.
- 76' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Tiago Fonseca Morais has done his job and it is now time for Kiko Bondoso to step up.
- 77' Controversy at the stadium! Issiar Drame argues furiously but the card stands.
- 79' Against the run of play, Clayton has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 80' The whistle greets Guilherme Montoia as he departs to be replaced by Tiago Ferreira.
- 81' Paulo Moreira makes way for Nilton Varela at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from CF Estrela da Amadora.
- 86' The referee has no hesitation. Joao Novais is booked for Rio Ave FC — card on 86.
- 90' A moment of madness from Rodrigo Pinho on 90 minutes earns him a card. CF Estrela da Amadora will be frustrated.
- 90' Another substitution for Rio Ave FC to replace Andre Luiz by Joao Tome on 90 minute.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Rio Ave FC and CF Estrela da Amadora (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 98
- 17
- 2
- 1
- 11
-
80
Ole Pohlmann ↓ Martim Neto 59'
-
9
Clayton ↓ Karem Zoabi 90'
-
7
Andre Luiz ↓ Joao Tome 90'
- 34
- 3
- 29
Bench
- 95
- 8
-
6
Joao Novais ↑ 59'
-
19
Kiko Bondoso ↑ 76'
- 21
-
20
Joao Tome ↑ 90'
-
76
Martim Neto ↑ 59'
-
14
Karem Zoabi ↑ 90'
- 82
Coach
Petit
CF Estrela da Amadora Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 24
- 97
-
98
Kikas ↓ Rodrigo Pinho 64'
-
10
Alan Ruiz ↓ Leonardo Silva 70'
- 12
-
26
Leonel Bucca ↓ Chico Banza 63'
- 27
- 5
- 2
- 21
-
19
Paulo Moreira ↓ Nilton Varela 81'
Bench
- 28
-
9
Rodrigo Pinho ↑ 64'
- 4
-
17
Chico Banza ↑ 63'
-
25
Nilton Varela ↑ 81'
- 1
-
88
Tiago Ferreira ↑ 80'
-
22
Leonardo Silva ↑ 70'
- 11
Coach
Ze Augusto
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aderlan | 2 |
| Clayton | 1 |
| Martim Neto | 1 |
| Marious Vrousai | 1 |
| Kikas | 1 |
| Leonardo Silva | 1 |
| Tiago Gabriel | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
CF Estrela da Amadora Form
2025-05-05
Rio Ave FC
2–0
CF Estrela da Amadora
L
2025-04-26
CF Estrela da Amadora
2–0
FC Porto
W
2025-04-19
FC Arouca
1–0
CF Estrela da Amadora
L
2025-04-13
CF Estrela da Amadora
0–1
SC Farense
L
2025-04-06
CD Nacional
0–1
CF Estrela da Amadora
W
2025-03-29
CF Estrela da Amadora
0–3
Sporting Clube de Portugal
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.63
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
CF Estrela da Amadora xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.07
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
54%
Draw or CF Estrela da Amadora
74%
Rio Ave FC or CF Estrela da Amadora
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
17.1%
0 – 0
14.9%
0 – 2
12.5%
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
8.1%
1 – 0
6.8%
0 – 3
5.9%
1 – 3
4%
2 – 1
3.5%
2 – 2
2.6%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 4
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | CF Estrela da Amadora covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 11% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 27% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
CF Estrela da Amadora keeps clean sheet
53%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

