Rio Ave FC vs FC Arouca, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Rio Ave FC vs FC Arouca — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C..
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | FC Arouca | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | FC Porto | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | SC Farense | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Aug | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 May | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 May | Portimonense SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Rio Ave FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Aug | CD Nacional | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | Moreirense FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Aug | Vitória SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 May | Vitória SC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 May | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–5 | L |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rio Ave FC launch into their encounter with FC Arouca.
- 5' FC Arouca has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 10' Tiago Esgaio is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rio Ave FC tonight.
- 15' FC Arouca have won 181 goals from 171 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' Rio Ave FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' 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.
- 30' 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.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 38' It’s a booking for FC Arouca player. Chico Lamba gets a card.
- 39' Nico Mantl catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 39.
- 43' A stunning finish from Clayton — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 48' Supporters expect more eagerness from Morlaye Sylla, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C. with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 64' Another change for FC Arouca made on 64 minute. Weverson leaves to be changed by Ivo Rodrigues.
- 69' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 69 minutes.
- 70' A change in the Rio Ave FC ranks — Ole Pohlmann exits the field as Fabio Ronaldo enters on 70.
- 75' The travelling FC Arouca supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 76' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Omar Richards has done his job and it is now time for Joao Tome to step up.
- 77' Alfonso Trezza is replacing Jason for the FC Arouca side.
- 82' It is a cagey affair so far. Rio Ave FC in their 3-4-3 trying to find a way past FC Arouca's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 83' That looks like a foul for a card for Clayton.
- 85' Amine Oudrhiri makes way for Vitor Gomes at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Brandon Aguilera. He replaces Joao Novais on 86 minute.
- 90' It’s a booking for FC Arouca player. Ivo Rodrigues gets a card.
- The points are shared — Rio Ave FC 1-0 FC Arouca. Honours even.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
-
98
Omar Richards ↓ Joao Tome 76'
- 18
- 17
-
6
Joao Novais ↓ Brandon Aguilera 86'
- 2
-
10
Amine Oudrhiri ↓ Vitor Gomes 85'
- 11
-
80
Ole Pohlmann ↓ Fabio Ronaldo 70'
- 9
- 42
- 33
Bench
-
8
Vitor Gomes ↑ 85'
- 1
- 19
-
77
Fabio Ronaldo ↑ 70'
- 21
-
16
Brandon Aguilera ↑ 86'
-
20
Joao Tome ↑ 76'
- 27
- 14
FC Arouca Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
10
Jason ↓ Alfonso Trezza 77'
-
5
David Simao ↓ Pedro Santos 86'
- 23
- 28
-
26
Weverson ↓ Ivo Rodrigues 64'
- 58
- 21
- 39
- 2
- 73
- 4
Bench
-
7
Ivo Rodrigues ↑ 64'
- 1
- 78
- 22
- 27
-
89
Pedro Santos ↑ 86'
-
19
Alfonso Trezza ↑ 77'
- 11
-
9
Vladislav Morozov ↑ 77'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Abdul-Aziz Yakubu | 1 |
| Paulo Vitor | 1 |
| Emmanuel Boateng | 1 |
| Aderlan | 1 |
| Jason | 1 |
| Cristo Gonzalez | 1 |
| Joca | 1 |
| Rafa Mujica | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
FC Arouca xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
79%
Draw or FC Arouca
46%
Rio Ave FC or FC Arouca
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.8%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | FC Arouca covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 23% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
FC Arouca keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.