Rio Ave FC vs FC Porto, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs FC Porto — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Porto 2 games · 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | FC Porto | H | 0–3 | L |
| 11 May | CD Santa Clara | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 May | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 May | Portimonense SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Apr | FC Pacos de Ferreira | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | CS Marítimo | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Rio Ave FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 10 May | SC Farense | H | 5–1 | W |
| 06 May | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | FC Famalicão | H | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Apr | Moreirense FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Vitória SC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rio Ave FC | FC Porto | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #1 |
| 0 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 4 |
| 3 | Conceded | 0 |
| -3 | GD | +4 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
100%
Clean Sheets
FC Porto this season
FC Porto this season
Rio Ave FC are 18th (0 pts). FC Porto are 1st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Porto
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Rio Ave FC host FC Porto — let the battle begin!
- 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' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' Toni Borevkovic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 31.
- 36' Joao Mario Lopes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 40' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Rafael Camacho is withdrawn and Gabrielzinho gets his opportunity.
- 41' The supporters are chanting for Gabrielzinho. He replaces Rafael Camacho on 41 minute.
- 46' Rio Ave FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 51' Rio Ave FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 56' Magnificent from Toni Martinez! That is 52 goals in 238 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 59' The Colombia Luis Diaz breaks the deadlock on 59 minutes. 0-2!
- 63' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Nelson Monte has done his job and it is now time for Junior Brandao to step up.
- 64' Rio Ave FC make a change. Nelson Monte trudges off to be replaced by Junior Brandao on 64 minutes.
- 67' The crowd applauds Mehdi Taremi as he leaves the pitch. Sergio Oliveira steps in for FC Porto.
- 68' Against the run of play, Sergio Oliveira has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 72' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Carlos Mane is replaced by Ryotaro Meshino on 72 minute.
- 73' Fresh legs for FC Porto! Nanu comes on to replace Otavio.
- 78' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 82' FC Porto make a change. Joao Mario Lopes trudges off to be replaced by Felipe Anderson on 82 minutes.
- 83' Pedro Amaral is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Gabrielzinho.
- 87' It’s a booking for FC Porto player. Mateus Uribe gets a Yellow card.
- 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mateus Uribe.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 25
- 1
-
21
Carlos Mane ↓ Ryotaro Meshino 73'
- 6
-
7
Gelson Dala ↓ Anderson Cruz 73'
-
4
Nelson Monte ↓ Junior Brandao 63'
-
8
Tarantini ↓ Guga Rodrigues 63'
-
64
Rafael Camacho ↓ Gabrielzinho 40'
- 5
- 24
Bench
-
10
Anderson Cruz ↑ 73'
- 11
-
70
Gabrielzinho ↑ 40'
-
40
Ryotaro Meshino ↑ 73'
-
9
Junior Brandao ↑ 63'
- 22
- 36
-
16
Guga Rodrigues ↑ 63'
- 20
Coach
Miguel Cardoso
FC Porto Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Marko Grujic ↓ Felipe Anderson 82'
- 25
- 4
- 3
-
9
Mehdi Taremi ↓ Sergio Oliveira 67'
- 8
- 7
- 18
-
29
Toni Martinez ↓ Felipe Anderson 82'
- 1
- 23
Bench
-
28
Felipe Anderson ↑ 82'
-
5
Marcano ↑ 82'
-
27
Sergio Oliveira ↑ 67'
-
31
Nanu ↑ 73'
- 99
- 21
- 30
- 50
- 85
Coach
Sergio Conceicao
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Toni Martinez | 4 |
| Moussa Marega | 3 |
| Galeno | 3 |
| Evanilson | 2 |
| Yacine Brahimi | 2 |
| Abdul-Aziz Yakubu | 2 |
| Nehuen Perez | 2 |
| Luis Diaz | 2 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.3
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
FC Porto xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 77% + FC Porto to win 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Porto win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
30%
Draw or FC Porto
90%
Rio Ave FC or FC Porto
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
19.6%
0 – 1
19.2%
0 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
10.9%
0 – 4
6.9%
1 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5.8%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 5
2.9%
1 – 4
2.3%
1 – 0
2.1%
0 – 6
1.1%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | FC Porto covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1 | 0% | 3% | 97% |
| -0.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| +0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +1 | 21% | 26% | 53% |
| +1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +2 | 47% | 24% | 29% |
| +2.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
FC Porto keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.