Rio Ave FC vs Portimonense SC, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rio Ave FC vs Portimonense SC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- Portimonense SC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Luis Godinho
- Referee Rui Teixeira
- Referee Valter Rufo
- Referee
13 games this season
🟨 1.4/game
⚽ 5.2 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | Portimonense SC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Jan | FC Pacos de Ferreira | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Dec | CS Maritimo | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Dec | Boavista FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Nov | Gil Vicente FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | Rio Ave FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | SC Farense | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Dec | FC Famalicão | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Dec | Vitória SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Nov | CD Nacional | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
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' Three points are at stake. Rio Ave FC host Portimonense SC — let the battle begin!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gelson Dala made 324 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Luquinha, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' Fernando Madeiros is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rio Ave FC tonight.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Fahd Moufi, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' Toni Borevkovic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' 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.
- 40' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Fahd Moufi on 50 minutes.
- 51' Brilliant from the ! Pele makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 51.
- 54' Ryotaro Meshino does the damage! The net is bulging and Rio Ave FC surge ahead!
- 59' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rio Ave FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 63' Henrique has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aylton Boa Morte on 63 minute.
- 66' A change in the Rio Ave FC ranks — Pele exits the field as Diogo Teixeira enters on 66.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Bruno Moreira. He replaces Ewerton on 71 minute.
- 76' Portimonense SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 78' Goal! Carlos Mane scores his 7 goal in 505 matches.
- 80' Rio Ave FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nelson Monte is hanging Chico Geraldes on the field on 80 minute.
- 84' Poor challenge from Mauricio. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 85' Rio Ave FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Fabio Coentrao is hanging Carlos Mane on the field on 85 minute.
- 86' Fernando Madeiros has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
- Full Time. Rio Ave FC beats Portimonense SC
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 25
-
18
Pele ↓ Diogo Teixeira 66'
-
11
Chico Geraldes ↓ Nelson Monte 80'
- 1
-
21
Carlos Mane ↓ Fabio Coentrao 85'
- 6
-
7
Gelson Dala ↓ Andre Pereira 85'
- 8
-
40
Ryotaro Meshino ↓ Gabrielzinho 80'
- 24
Bench
-
17
Fabio Coentrao ↑ 85'
-
4
Nelson Monte ↑ 80'
-
70
Gabrielzinho ↑ 80'
-
77
Andre Pereira ↑ 85'
- 89
-
80
Diogo Teixeira ↑ 66'
- 20
- 28
Portimonense SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Fahd Moufi ↓ Henrique 63'
- 77
- 3
-
10
Ewerton ↓ Bruno Moreira 71'
- 22
- 2
- 28
- 14
- 20
- 11
- 94
Bench
-
23
Bruno Moreira ↑ 71'
- 1
-
9
Fabricio ↑ 63'
-
19
Henrique ↑ 63'
-
96
Fernando Madeiros ↑ 63'
- 36
- 27
- 33
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Welinton | 2 |
| Emmanuel Boateng | 2 |
| Joao Pedro Loureiro Costa | 1 |
| Diego Lopes | 1 |
| Jadson | 1 |
| Ze Manuel | 1 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 1 |
| Amine Oudrhiri | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Portimonense SC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Portimonense SC
45%
Rio Ave FC or Portimonense SC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.7%
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Portimonense SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 24% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Portimonense SC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

