Sunday , 16 August 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 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

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
#18 Position #5
0 Points 3
2 Played 1
0 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 1
3 Conceded 0
-3 GD +1
0.00 PPG 3.00
0% Win % 100%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
100% Clean Sheets
FC Arouca this season

Rio Ave FC are 18th (0 pts). FC Arouca are 5th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Rio Ave FC have kicked off against FC Arouca. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Bogdan Milovanov is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rio Ave FC tonight.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' Alfonso Trezza needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Pedro Santos made 428 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luis Freire will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 36' Joca does the damage! The net is bulging and Rio Ave FC surge ahead!
  • 41' Over 41 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 42' Morlaye Sylla has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 42.
  • 45' It’s gonna be a card for Miguel Nobrega.
  • 47' The Spain Rafa Mujica breaks the deadlock on 47 minutes. 1-1!
  • 52' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rio Ave FC and FC Arouca are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 57' Costinha has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 62' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cristo Gonzalez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Arouca.
  • 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rio Ave FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 70' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Mateo Tanlongo on 70 minutes.
  • 72' Umaro Embalo gets the nod from Rio Ave FC. He replaces Fabio Ronaldo and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 75' A change in the FC Arouca ranks — David Simao exits the field as Eboue Kouassi enters on 75.
  • 76' A change in the Rio Ave FC ranks — Mateo Tanlongo exits the field as Adrien Silva enters on 76.
  • 78' The referee calls foul for Weverson. He receives a card.
  • 82' The whistle greets Morlaye Sylla as he departs to be replaced by Vitinho.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Joca is replaced by Ze Manuel on 85 minute.
  • 89' Fresh legs for FC Arouca! Pedro Moreira comes on to replace Pedro Santos.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ze Manuel on 90.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
Cristo Gonzalez 1
Joca 1
Rafa Mujica 1
Clayton 1
Tiago Fonseca Morais 1
Jose Fontan 1
Abdul-Aziz Yakubu 1
Paulo Vitor 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
0.59 Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 FC Arouca xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 79% + FC Arouca or Draw 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC29% Draw34% FC Arouca37%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes30% 0% No70%
Avg goals/match: 1.57
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 77%
23%
± 1.5 47%
53%
± 2.5 21%
79%
± 3.5 8%
92%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Rio Ave FC or Draw
63%
Draw or FC Arouca
71%
Rio Ave FC or FC Arouca
66%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC13% Draw61% FC Arouca26%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
23.3%
0 – 1
18.9%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 2
9.4%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 1
3.5%
2 – 0
3.3%
0 – 3
3%
1 – 3
2%
2 – 2
1.9%
0 – 4
0.8%

Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC

Handicap Rio Ave FC covers Push FC Arouca covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 15% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 26% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 12% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
56% ✗

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