Rio Ave FC vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- FC Arouca 34 games · 42 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | FC Arouca | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Boavista FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Apr | Casa Pia AC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | Portimonense SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Apr | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Mar | CD Santa Clara | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Rio Ave FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | FC Vizela | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | CS Maritimo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | FC Famalicão | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | FC Pacos de Ferreira | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Rio Ave FC | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #8 |
| 36 | Points | 42 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 8 / 12 / 14 | W / D / L | 12 / 6 / 16 |
| 35 | Scored | 47 |
| 57 | Conceded | 64 |
| -22 | GD | -17 |
| 1.06 | PPG | 1.24 |
| 24% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
21%
Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season
FC Arouca this season
Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts). FC Arouca are 8th (42 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
FC Arouca
0-15
2/3
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/4
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rio Ave FC is hosting FC Arouca for another epic battle.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Armando Evangelista might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 13' A meaty challenge results in booking for Patrick on 13.
- 18' Morlaye Sylla needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 23' Rio Ave FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 28' Joao Graca has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 28.
- 33' Rio Ave FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Arouca backline.
- 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Morlaye Sylla.
- 50' Rio Ave 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.
- 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 60' FC Arouca looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 62' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Joao Graca is replaced by Ukra on 62 minute.
- 67' Oriol Busquets is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Arouca so far.
- 69' Paulo Vitor puts Rio Ave FC on the lead.
- 72' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Emmanuel Boateng.
- 73' A tactical swap from FC Arouca — Yusuf Lawal on, Oriol Busquets off on 73 minutes.
- 78' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rio Ave FC and FC Arouca are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 83' The crowd applauds Rafa Mujica as he leaves the pitch. Benji Michel steps in for FC Arouca.
- 86' Andre Pereira is ready to make an impact after coming on for Emmanuel Boateng at the 86 minute mark.
- 87' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Guga Rodrigues is replaced by Andreas Samaris.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jerome Opoku on 90 minutes.
- 90' Arsenio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Antony at the 90 minute mark.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FC Arouca.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 4
- 22
- 18
- 27
- 6
- 20
- 10
- 42
-
77
Fabio Ronaldo ↓ Paulo Vitor 62'
-
21
Joao Graca ↓ Ukra 62'
Bench
-
95
Andre Pereira ↑ 86'
-
93
Paulo Vitor ↑ 62'
-
30
Andreas Samaris ↑ 87'
-
17
Ukra ↑ 62'
-
8
Vitor Gomes ↑ 73'
- 15
- 1
- 3
Coach
Luis Freire
FC Arouca Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Oriol Busquets ↓ Yusuf Lawal 73'
- 5
-
19
Rafa Mujica ↓ Benji Michel 83'
- 10
- 44
- 3
- 28
- 11
- 6
- 12
- 2
Bench
-
8
Arsenio ↑ 90'
- 20
-
7
Yusuf Lawal ↑ 73'
- 92
-
18
Benji Michel ↑ 83'
- 23
-
9
Bruninho ↑ 83'
- 4
- 21
Coach
Armando Evangelista
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cristo Gonzalez | 1 |
| Joca | 1 |
| Rafa Mujica | 1 |
| Clayton | 1 |
| Tiago Fonseca Morais | 1 |
| Jose Fontan | 1 |
| Abdul-Aziz Yakubu | 1 |
| Paulo Vitor | 1 |
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.28
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
74%
Draw or FC Arouca
55%
Rio Ave FC or FC Arouca
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.