Rio Ave FC vs FC Vizela, Primeira Liga 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rio Ave FC vs FC Vizela — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- FC Vizela 0 games · 0 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | FC Vizela | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 May | CD Nacional | A | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | Rio Ave FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | Moreirense FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 08 May | CS Maritimo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | FC Porto | A | 2–4 | L |
| 22 Apr | FC Arouca | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Apr | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
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' Temperatures are rising at Estadio dos Arcos as Rio Ave FC face off against FC Vizela in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kevin Zohi suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Rio Ave FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' It looks surprising Rio Ave FC does not make any changes. Ze Manuel has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andre Pereira on 27.
- 32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rio Ave FC and FC Vizela are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' The referee has no hesitation. Vitor Gomes is booked for Rio Ave FC — Yellow card on 36.
- 41' The travelling FC Vizela supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 44' The referee has no hesitation. Anderson is booked for FC Vizela — Yellow card on 44.
- 46' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi on, Vitor Gomes off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Rio Ave FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Vizela's shape.
- 52' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Bruno Wilson.
- 53' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Bruno Wilson.
- 58' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 61' Rio Ave FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 61.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pedro Amaral on 62 minutes.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Ze Manuel. He replaces Joca on 63 minute.
- 64' Ze Manuel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joca on 64 minute.
- 65' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nuno Moreira makes it 0-1.
- 65' Rio Ave FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ze Manuel is hanging Joca on the field on 65 minute.
- 66' The deadlock is broken! Nuno Moreira gets on the scoresheet on 66 minutes.
- 69' The whistle greets Kevin Zohi as he departs to be replaced by Alejandro Alvarado.
- 70' Andre Pereira makes way for Leonardo Ruiz at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
- 71' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Fabijan Buntic.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Fabio Ronaldo on 74 minutes.
- 75' It’s a booking for Rio Ave FC player. Fabio Ronaldo gets a Yellow card.
- 78' Francis Cann is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kiki Afonso at the 78 minute mark.
- 80' Joao Pedro Loureiro Costa makes way for Joao Ferreira at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
- 85' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luis Freire will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Osama Rashid. He replaces Alex Mendez on 90 minute.
- 90' It’s a booking for Rio Ave FC player. Guga Rodrigues gets a Yellow card.
- The final score is 0-1.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 18
- 14
-
95
Andre Pereira ↓ Leonardo Ruiz 70'
-
93
Paulo Vitor ↓ Fabio Ronaldo 70'
- 8
- 19
- 6
- 24
- 20
Bench
- 17
-
70
Ze Manuel ↑ 63'
-
9
Leonardo Ruiz ↑ 70'
-
13
Joao Ferreira ↑ 80'
- 1
-
10
Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi ↑ 46'
- 42
-
77
Fabio Ronaldo ↑ 70'
- 21
Coach
Luis Freire
FC Vizela Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Kevin Zohi ↓ Alejandro Alvarado 69'
- 97
- 20
- 8
- 3
- 5
-
19
Alex Mendez ↓ Osama Rashid 90'
- 82
-
24
Kiki Afonso ↓ Francis Cann 78'
- 10
Bench
- 7
- 29
-
99
Francis Cann ↑ 78'
- 79
- 25
- 31
-
70
Alejandro Alvarado ↑ 69'
-
23
Osama Rashid ↑ 90'
Coach
Álvaro Pacheco
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Samuel Essende | 2 |
| Nuno Moreira | 2 |
| Abdul-Aziz Yakubu | 2 |
| Igor Juliao | 1 |
| Milutin Osmajic | 1 |
| Emmanuel Boateng | 1 |
| Samu | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
FC Vizela xG
I would bet for:
FC Vizela or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Vizela win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
62%
Draw or FC Vizela
70%
Rio Ave FC or FC Vizela
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
13.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | FC Vizela covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 18% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 22% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
FC Vizela keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

