Rio Ave FC vs FC Paços de Ferreira, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs FC Paços de Ferreira — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- FC Paços de Ferreira 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 9 | 22 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 9 | 17 |
| 6 | Academico de Viseu FC | 9 | 17 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 9 | 14 |
| 8 | Moreirense FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 9 | 11 |
| 10 | FC Alverca | 9 | 11 |
| 11 | FC Famalicao | 9 | 10 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 10 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitoria SC | 9 | 8 |
| 14 | CS Maritimo | 9 | 8 |
| 15 | Rio Ave FC | 9 | 7 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 10 | 7 |
| 17 | CD Nacional | 9 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan | FC Paços de Ferreira | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Jan | Vitoria SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Dec | CS Maritimo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | FC Arouca | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | Boavista FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | Casa Pia AC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan | Rio Ave FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Jan | GD Chaves | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Nov | FC Vizela | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | FC Porto | A | 0–4 | L |
| 28 Oct | CS Maritimo | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
2/1
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Rio Ave FC and FC Paços de Ferreira is underway.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rio Ave FC and FC Paços de Ferreira are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Nigel Thomas.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Paços de Ferreira that had 136 games and scored 155 goals.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 27' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Josue Sa.
- 32' Erick Ferigra has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 34' GOAL! Nigel Thomas scores on 34.
- 39' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rio Ave FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 41' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a Yellow card on 41.
- 44' FC Pacos de Ferreira receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 44.
- 46' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Andreas Samaris departs to be replaced by Joao Graca.
- 50' Poor challenge from Matchoi Djalo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 55' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 59' Paulo Vitor makes way for Fabio Ronaldo at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
- 64' 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.
- 67' FC Pacos de Ferreira ring the changes. Luiz Carlos has done his job and it is now time for Bastien Toma to step up.
- 68' A moment of madness from Joao Graca on 68 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rio Ave FC will be frustrated.
- 72' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Andre Pereira on, Josue Sa off on 72 minutes.
- 73' The FC Pacos de Ferreira manager makes a substitution. Nigel Thomas departs to be replaced by Nicolas Gaitan.
- 74' FC Pacos de Ferreira receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 74.
- 79' The 29-year-old Guga Rodrigues has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 84' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 88' FC Pacos de Ferreira make a change. Matchoi Djalo trudges off to be replaced by Erick Ferigra on 88 minutes.
- 90' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- FC Paços de Ferreira celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 4
- 22
- 18
-
93
Paulo Vitor ↓ Fabio Ronaldo 59'
-
30
Andreas Samaris ↓ Joao Graca 46'
- 9
-
23
Josue Sa ↓ Andre Pereira 72'
- 6
- 20
-
15
Miguel Baeza ↓ Hernani 59'
Bench
-
27
Hernani ↑ 59'
-
95
Andre Pereira ↑ 72'
- 8
-
19
Abdul-Aziz Yakubu ↑ 46'
- 1
- 10
- 3
-
77
Fabio Ronaldo ↑ 59'
-
21
Joao Graca ↑ 46'
Coach
Luis Freire
FC Paços de Ferreira Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Antunes ↓ Luis Bastos 67'
- 15
-
22
Luiz Carlos ↓ Bastien Toma 67'
- 9
- 30
- 28
- 26
- 25
-
16
Matchoi Djalo ↓ Erick Ferigra 88'
- 3
-
7
Nigel Thomas ↓ Nicolas Gaitan 73'
Bench
-
23
Erick Ferigra ↑ 88'
-
10
Nicolas Gaitan ↑ 73'
- 21
-
14
Bastien Toma ↑ 67'
-
20
Luis Bastos ↑ 67'
- 98
- 17
- 13
- 41
Coach
César Peixoto
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Douglas Tanque | 3 |
| Nigel Thomas | 2 |
| Patrick | 2 |
| Ze Uilton | 1 |
| Aderllan Santos | 1 |
| Alexandre Guedes | 1 |
| Gelson Dala | 1 |
| Diego Lopes | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
FC Paços de Ferreira Form
2023-01-14
Rio Ave FC
0–1
FC Paços de Ferreira
W
2023-01-08
FC Paços de Ferreira
1–1
GD Chaves
D
2022-12-29
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–0
FC Paços de Ferreira
L
2022-11-13
FC Paços de Ferreira
0–2
FC Vizela
L
2022-11-05
FC Porto
4–0
FC Paços de Ferreira
L
2022-10-28
FC Paços de Ferreira
0–1
CS Maritimo
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.17
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
FC Paços de Ferreira xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Paços de Ferreira win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
69%
Draw or FC Paços de Ferreira
62%
Rio Ave FC or FC Paços de Ferreira
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Paços de Ferreira win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.8%
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | FC Paços de Ferreira covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
FC Paços de Ferreira keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

