Rio Ave FC vs FC Pacos de Ferreira, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs FC Pacos de Ferreira — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Pacos de Ferreira 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan | FC Pacos de Ferreira | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Dec | CS Marítimo | 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 Marítimo | 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rio Ave FC launch into their encounter with FC Pacos de Ferreira.
- 5' 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.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Paulo Vitor made 324 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' A moment of madness from Nigel Thomas on 15 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Pacos de Ferreira will be frustrated.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Rio Ave FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' FC Pacos de Ferreira is showing some good football. However, FC Pacos de Ferreira are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 27' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a Yellow card on 27.
- 32' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Pacos de Ferreira needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 34' Nigel Thomas has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 34 minutes.
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 41' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a Yellow card on 41.
- 44' Marafona catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 44.
- 46' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 46 minute. Andreas Samaris leaves to be changed by Joao Graca.
- 50' Controversy at the stadium! Matchoi Djalo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 55' Josue Sa, a Portugal , has 14 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 59' Another substitution for Rio Ave FC to replace Paulo Vitor by Fabio Ronaldo on 59 minute.
- 64' Matchoi Djalo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rio Ave FC so far.
- 67' Another substitution for FC Pacos de Ferreira to replace Luiz Carlos by Bastien Toma on 67 minute.
- 68' It’s a booking for Rio Ave FC player. Joao Graca gets a Yellow card.
- 72' Josue Sa makes way for Andre Pereira at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
- 73' Nicolas Gaitan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nigel Thomas on 73 minute.
- 74' Ze Uilton catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 74.
- 79' It looks surprising FC Pacos de Ferreira does not make any changes. Miguel Baeza has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 84' FC Pacos de Ferreira come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 88' The whistle greets Matchoi Djalo as he departs to be replaced by Erick Ferigra.
- 90' Guga Rodrigues was booked on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Pacos de Ferreira take all three points.
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 Pacos 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 |
| Gelson Dala | 1 |
| Diego Lopes | 1 |
| Bruno Santos | 1 |
| Joao Amaral | 1 |
| Fabio Coentrao | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
FC Pacos de Ferreira Form
2023-01-14
Rio Ave FC
0–1
FC Pacos de Ferreira
W
2023-01-08
FC Pacos de Ferreira
1–1
GD Chaves
D
2022-12-29
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–0
FC Pacos de Ferreira
L
2022-11-13
FC Pacos de Ferreira
0–2
FC Vizela
L
2022-11-05
FC Porto
4–0
FC Pacos de Ferreira
L
2022-10-28
FC Pacos de Ferreira
0–1
CS Marítimo
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.17
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
FC Pacos de Ferreira xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Pacos 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 Pacos de Ferreira
62%
Rio Ave FC or FC Pacos de Ferreira
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Pacos 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 Pacos 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 Pacos de Ferreira keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

