Rio Ave FC vs FC Pacos de Ferreira, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs FC Pacos de Ferreira — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- FC Pacos de Ferreira 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Vitor Ferreira Fernandes
- Referee Manuel Oliveira
- Referee Tiago Oliveira Leandro
- Referee Nelson Cunha
- Referee Carlos Macedo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | FC Pacos de Ferreira | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | CS Maritimo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Apr | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Apr | Boavista FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 03 Apr | Gil Vicente FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Mar | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Rio Ave FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | SC Farense | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | Boavista FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–5 | L |
| 04 Apr | FC Famalicão | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Moreirense FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio dos Arcos!
- 5' Portugal international Joao Amaral has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' Joao Pedro needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' The 29-year-old Fernando Fonseca has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' FC Pacos de Ferreira come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 31' A stunning finish from Ze Uilton — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 34' A meaty challenge results in booking for Toni Borevkovic on 34.
- 36' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Pedro Amaral.
- 41' A quiet spell here at Estadio dos Arcos. FC Pacos de Ferreira seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' A change in the Rio Ave FC ranks — Gabrielzinho exits the field as Chico Geraldes enters on 46.
- 49' What an equalizer from Fabio Coentrao!
- 54' 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.
- 58' Another substitution for FC Pacos de Ferreira to replace Ze Uilton by Martin on 58 minute.
- 59' The FC Pacos de Ferreira manager makes a substitution. Abbas Ibrahim departs to be replaced by Helder.
- 64' Gelson Dala has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 69' Joao Amaral is ready to make an impact after coming on for Douglas Tanque at the 69 minute mark.
- 70' Pedro Rebocho has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 70.
- 71' It’s gonna be a card for Pedro Rebocho.
- 71' Joao Pedro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Douglas Tanque at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rio Ave FC and FC Pacos de Ferreira are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 79' The whistle greets Fabio Coentrao as he departs to be replaced by Ryotaro Meshino.
- 80' The crowd applauds Fabio Coentrao as he leaves the pitch. Ryotaro Meshino steps in for Rio Ave FC.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Ivo Pinto argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 84' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Guga Rodrigues is replaced by Joao Pedro Loureiro Costa.
- 87' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 87 minute. Toni Borevkovic leaves to be changed by Nelson Monte.
- 88' The whistle greets Luiz Carlos as he departs to be replaced by Matchoi Djalo.
- It finishes all square. Rio Ave FC and FC Pacos de Ferreira share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 25
- 1
- 17
-
6
Toni Borevkovic ↓ Nelson Monte 87'
- 7
-
8
Tarantini ↓ Junior Brandao 46'
-
70
Gabrielzinho ↓ Chico Geraldes 46'
- 5
- 16
- 24
Bench
- 18
- 10
-
11
Chico Geraldes ↑ 46'
-
4
Nelson Monte ↑ 87'
-
40
Ryotaro Meshino ↑ 80'
-
9
Junior Brandao ↑ 46'
- 22
- 36
- 20
Coach
Miguel Cardoso
FC Pacos de Ferreira Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 44
-
22
Luiz Carlos ↓ Matchoi Djalo 88'
- 9
-
99
Douglas Tanque ↓ Joao Amaral 69'
- 46
-
11
Luther Singh ↓ Joao Pedro 69'
-
8
Abbas Ibrahim ↓ Martin 59'
- 26
- 29
Bench
- 31
- 2
-
7
Helder ↑ 59'
-
77
Joao Amaral ↑ 69'
-
45
Joao Pedro ↑ 69'
- 21
-
16
Matchoi Djalo ↑ 88'
- 17
-
6
Martin ↑ 58'
Coach
Pepa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Douglas Tanque | 3 |
| Nigel Thomas | 2 |
| Patrick | 2 |
| Alexandre Guedes | 1 |
| Gelson Dala | 1 |
| Diego Lopes | 1 |
| Bruno Santos | 1 |
| Joao Amaral | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
FC Pacos de Ferreira Form
2021-04-25
Rio Ave FC
1–1
FC Pacos de Ferreira
D
2021-04-20
FC Pacos de Ferreira
0–2
SC Farense
L
2021-04-16
Boavista FC
2–0
FC Pacos de Ferreira
L
2021-04-10
FC Pacos de Ferreira
0–5
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2021-04-04
FC Famalicão
2–0
FC Pacos de Ferreira
L
2021-03-20
FC Pacos de Ferreira
3–0
Moreirense FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.11
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
FC Pacos de Ferreira xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
69%
Draw or FC Pacos de Ferreira
62%
Rio Ave FC or FC Pacos de Ferreira
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Pacos de Ferreira win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
14.3%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
2.7%
3 – 0
2.5%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | FC Pacos de Ferreira covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
FC Pacos de Ferreira keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.