Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Rio Ave FC vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2023-24
Rio Ave FC
1 – 1
Full Time
FC Arouca
Fri 19 Apr 2024 · 19:15 UTC Estadio dos Arcos HT 45' · FT 45'
Joca 36' 1–0
1–1 47' Rafa Mujica
Y 42' Morlaye Sylla
Miguel Nobrega 45' Y
Mateo Tanlongo 70' Y
Y 78' Weverson
Ze Manuel 90' Y
Y 90' Robson Bambu

Overview

Match Preview

Rio Ave FC vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Porto 7 21
2 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 7 16
3 Sporting Clube de Portugal 7 15
4 CD Santa Clara 7 15
5 FC Arouca 7 11
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 6 11
7 Académico de Viseu FC 7 11
8 CF Estrela da Amadora 7 10
9 Moreirense FC 7 8
10 Gil Vicente FC 6 8
11 CS Marítimo 7 8
12 FC Alverca 7 8
13 FC Famalicão 7 7
14 Vitória SC 7 5
15 CD Nacional 7 4
16 Rio Ave FC 7 4
17 Casa Pia AC 7 4
18 GD Estoril Praia 7 2

Head-to-Head

3
4
1
Rio Ave FC 8 games · Avg 2.5 goals FC Arouca
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-19 Rio Ave FC 1–1 FC Arouca 2023-12-10 FC Arouca 2–2 Rio Ave FC 2023-04-28 Rio Ave FC 1–0 FC Arouca 2022-11-12 FC Arouca 0–1 Rio Ave FC

Recent Form

Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Apr FC Arouca H 1–1 D
14 Apr CF Estrela da Amadora A 2–2 D
06 Apr Gil Vicente FC H 3–0 W
30 Mar Boavista FC A 0–0 D
16 Mar SC Farense A 1–1 D
09 Mar Sporting Clube de Braga H 0–0 D
FC Arouca
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Apr Rio Ave FC A 1–1 D
14 Apr Boavista FC H 2–1 W
06 Apr Sporting Clube de Braga A 3–0 W
30 Mar SC Farense H 2–1 W
17 Mar Moreirense FC A 0–1 L
10 Mar Sporting Clube de Portugal H 0–3 L

Season Stats

Rio Ave FC FC Arouca
#16 Position #5
4 Points 11
7 Played 7
1 / 1 / 5 W / D / L 3 / 2 / 2
5 Scored 10
15 Conceded 7
-10 GD +3
0.57 PPG 1.57
14% Win % 43%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
43% Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season

Rio Ave FC are 16th (4 pts). FC Arouca are 5th (11 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Arouca
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Rio Ave FC
Jalen Blesa 2 G 1 A
Tamble Monteiro 1 G
FC Arouca
Barbero 4 G
Jose Fontan 2 G
Dylan Nandin 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Estadio dos Arcos that hosts another battle between Rio Ave FC and FC Arouca.
  • 5' FC Arouca fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jason suffering a number of foals already.
  • 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 35' Brazil international Jhonatan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 36' What a moment for Joca! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 41' Pedro Moreira, a Portugal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Morlaye Sylla on 42.
  • 45' Miguel Nobrega has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
  • 47' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Rafa Mujica makes it 1-1.
  • 52' The 27-year-old Abdul-Aziz Yakubu has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 57' Over 57 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 62' Morlaye Sylla needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 67' 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.
  • 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mateo Tanlongo on 70.
  • 72' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Fabio Ronaldo is withdrawn and Umaro Embalo gets his opportunity.
  • 75' Eboue Kouassi is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Simao at the 75 minute mark.
  • 76' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Mateo Tanlongo has done his job and it is now time for Adrien Silva to step up.
  • 78' Poor challenge from Weverson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 82' Vitinho is ready to make an impact after coming on for Morlaye Sylla at the 82 minute mark.
  • 85' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 85 minute. Joca leaves to be changed by Ze Manuel.
  • 89' Pedro Moreira is replacing Pedro Santos for the FC Arouca side.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ze Manuel.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Rio Ave FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Freire

FC Arouca Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Sousa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Paulo Vitor 1
Emmanuel Boateng 1
Aderlan 1
Jason 1
Cristo Gonzalez 1
Joca 1
Rafa Mujica 1
Clayton 1

Head to Head

2024-04-19 Rio Ave FC 1–1 FC Arouca 2023-12-10 FC Arouca 2–2 Rio Ave FC 2023-04-28 Rio Ave FC 1–0 FC Arouca 2022-11-12 FC Arouca 0–1 Rio Ave FC

Rio Ave FC Form

2024-04-19 Rio Ave FC 1–1 FC Arouca D 2024-04-14 CF Estrela da Amadora 2–2 Rio Ave FC D 2024-04-06 Rio Ave FC 3–0 Gil Vicente FC W 2024-03-30 Boavista FC 0–0 Rio Ave FC D 2024-03-16 SC Farense 1–1 Rio Ave FC D 2024-03-09 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Sporting Clube de Braga D

FC Arouca Form

2024-04-19 Rio Ave FC 1–1 FC Arouca D 2024-04-14 FC Arouca 2–1 Boavista FC W 2024-04-06 Sporting Clube de Braga 0–3 FC Arouca W 2024-03-30 FC Arouca 2–1 SC Farense W 2024-03-17 Moreirense FC 1–0 FC Arouca L 2024-03-10 FC Arouca 0–3 Sporting Clube de Portugal L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.89 Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52 FC Arouca xG
I would bet for: Rio Ave FC or FC Arouca 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC30% Draw28% FC Arouca42%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Rio Ave FC or Draw
57%
Draw or FC Arouca
70%
Rio Ave FC or FC Arouca
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC16% Draw49% FC Arouca35%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
12.6%
0 – 0
11.1%
0 – 2
10.1%
1 – 2
8.9%
1 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
5.2%
0 – 3
5%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 0
3.4%
2 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC

Handicap Rio Ave FC covers Push FC Arouca covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 14% 79%
-0.5 21% — 79%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 24% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 16% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
42% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.