Rio Ave FC vs GD Chaves, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rio Ave FC vs GD Chaves — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- GD Chaves 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | GD Chaves | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | FC Porto | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | GD Estoril Praia | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Jan | FC Vizela | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Jan | FC Famalicão | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Rio Ave FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | FC Vizela | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Feb | CS Maritimo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | Boavista FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
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' In just a few seconds Estadio dos Arcos will turn into a battlefield for Rio Ave FC and GD Chaves.
- 5' Rio Ave FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rio Ave FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' Andre Pereira has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' 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.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. GD Chaves is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 28' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 33' It’s high time Luis Freire made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 34' Joao Teixeira has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 34.
- 39' GD Chaves come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 43' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 44' Carlos Ponck has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 44.
- 49' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 53' Goal! Fabio Ronaldo scores his 7 goal in 324 matches.
- 54' The deadlock is broken! Fabio Ronaldo gets on the scoresheet on 54 minutes.
- 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Renato Pantalon on 58.
- 59' That is a Yellow card for Rio Ave FC. Renato Pantalon will be fuming at that decision.
- 61' It is a substitution in GD Chaves team. Euller is replaced by Hector Hernandez on 61 minute.
- 66' 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.
- 69' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Ukra on, Andre Pereira off on 69 minutes.
- 74' The crowd applauds Fabio Ronaldo as he leaves the pitch. Savio steps in for Rio Ave FC.
- 75' The crowd applauds Joao Pedro as he leaves the pitch. Luther Singh steps in for GD Chaves.
- 79' Poor challenge from Joao Graca. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 83' The whistle greets Juninho as he departs to be replaced by Bernardo Sousa.
- 85' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Josue Sa is withdrawn and Patrick gets his opportunity.
- 87' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ukra.
- GD Chaves will have plenty to reflect on. Rio Ave FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
22
Emmanuel Boateng ↓ Hernani 85'
- 18
-
95
Andre Pereira ↓ Ukra 69'
- 30
- 23
- 6
- 20
- 42
-
77
Fabio Ronaldo ↓ Savio 74'
- 21
Bench
-
4
Patrick ↑ 85'
-
27
Hernani ↑ 85'
- 93
-
17
Ukra ↑ 69'
- 9
-
16
Savio ↑ 74'
- 15
- 1
-
10
Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi ↑ 74'
Coach
Luis Freire
GD Chaves Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
8
Joao Mendes ↓ Jorge Carcelen 83'
- 10
-
83
Joao Pedro ↓ Luther Singh 74'
- 19
-
16
Euller ↓ Hector Hernandez 61'
- 5
-
20
Juninho ↓ Bernardo Sousa 83'
- 31
-
2
Habib Sylla ↓ Guima 74'
- 26
Bench
-
23
Hector Hernandez ↑ 61'
- 3
-
7
Luther Singh ↑ 74'
- 44
- 12
-
95
Jorge Carcelen ↑ 83'
-
21
Guima ↑ 74'
-
73
Bernardo Sousa ↑ 83'
- 30
Coach
Vitor Campelos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leonardo Ruiz | 2 |
| Fabio Ronaldo | 2 |
| Ruben Semedo | 1 |
| Hector Hernandez | 1 |
| Ze Manuel | 1 |
| Galeno | 1 |
| Niltinho | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.16
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
GD Chaves xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
76%
Draw or GD Chaves
55%
Rio Ave FC or GD Chaves
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.5%
1 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10%
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 0
3.2%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | GD Chaves covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 23% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 17% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
GD Chaves keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

