Sunday , 16 August 2026

Rio Ave FC vs Portimonense SC, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2023-24
Rio Ave FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Portimonense SC
Sun 7 Jan 2024 · 18:00 UTC Estadio dos Arcos HT 45' · FT 45'
Emmanuel Boateng 54' 1–0
Ze Manuel 89' 2–0
Josue Sa 30' Y
Y 76' Dener Clemente
Y 78' Nonoca
Y 82' Pedrao

Overview

Match Preview

Rio Ave FC vs Portimonense SC — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.

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

6
4
Rio Ave FC 10 games · Avg 2.3 goals Portimonense SC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-07 Rio Ave FC 2–0 Portimonense SC 2023-04-08 Portimonense SC 2–2 Rio Ave FC 2022-10-24 Rio Ave FC 1–0 Portimonense SC 2021-05-01 Portimonense SC 0–0 Rio Ave FC 2021-01-08 Rio Ave FC 3–0 Portimonense SC

Recent Form

Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Portimonense SC H 2–0 W
23 Dec Vitória SC A 0–1 L
16 Dec FC Vizela H 1–1 D
10 Dec FC Arouca A 2–2 D
02 Dec CF Estrela da Amadora H 1–1 D
12 Nov Gil Vicente FC A 1–1 D
Portimonense SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Rio Ave FC A 0–2 L
30 Dec Sporting Clube de Portugal H 1–2 L
17 Dec Moreirense FC A 2–5 L
09 Dec FC Famalicão H 1–1 D
02 Dec Casa Pia AC A 0–1 L
11 Nov GD Chaves H 2–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Rio Ave FC and Portimonense SC has kicked off!
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rio Ave FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' 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 Leonardo Ruiz suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' Amine Oudrhiri has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' Goncalo Costa needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 25' It looks surprising Portimonense SC does not make any changes. Guga has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 30' Josue Sa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 30.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Carlinhos, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio dos Arcos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 54' A goal from the Ghana international Emmanuel Boateng! He fires home on 54 to make it 1-0!
  • 55' GOAL! Emmanuel Boateng fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 60' Rio Ave FC are deployed in a 3-4-3 today, looking to exploit space against Portimonense SC's 3-5-2 shape.
  • 63' Midana Cassama is ready to make an impact after coming on for Goncalo Costa at the 63 minute mark.
  • 68' The 34-year-old Dener Clemente has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 70' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Leonardo Ruiz is replaced by Ze Manuel.
  • 75' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dener Clemente on 76 minutes.
  • 78' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nonoca on 78 minutes.
  • 80' Portimonense SC ring the changes. Luan Campos has done his job and it is now time for Sylvester Jasper to step up.
  • 82' Portimonense SC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 82.
  • 85' Portimonense SC ring the changes. Nonoca has done his job and it is now time for Zinho to step up.
  • 88' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Joca departs to be replaced by Bruno Ventura.
  • 89' Ze Manuel has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 89 minutes.
  • 90' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Patrick William on, Miguel Nobrega off on 90 minutes.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.

Lineups

Rio Ave FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Freire

Portimonense SC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Emmanuel Boateng 2
Welinton 2
Dener 1
Patrick 1
Bruno Moreira 1
Joao Pedro Loureiro Costa 1
Diego Lopes 1
Jadson 1

Head to Head

2024-01-07 Rio Ave FC 2–0 Portimonense SC 2023-04-08 Portimonense SC 2–2 Rio Ave FC 2022-10-24 Rio Ave FC 1–0 Portimonense SC 2021-05-01 Portimonense SC 0–0 Rio Ave FC 2021-01-08 Rio Ave FC 3–0 Portimonense SC

Rio Ave FC Form

2024-01-07 Rio Ave FC 2–0 Portimonense SC W 2023-12-23 Vitória SC 1–0 Rio Ave FC L 2023-12-16 Rio Ave FC 1–1 FC Vizela D 2023-12-10 FC Arouca 2–2 Rio Ave FC D 2023-12-02 Rio Ave FC 1–1 CF Estrela da Amadora D 2023-11-12 Gil Vicente FC 1–1 Rio Ave FC D

Portimonense SC Form

2024-01-07 Rio Ave FC 2–0 Portimonense SC L 2023-12-30 Portimonense SC 1–2 Sporting Clube de Portugal L 2023-12-17 Moreirense FC 5–2 Portimonense SC L 2023-12-09 Portimonense SC 1–1 FC Famalicão D 2023-12-02 Casa Pia AC 1–0 Portimonense SC L 2023-11-11 Portimonense SC 2–1 GD Chaves W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.63 Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8 Portimonense SC xG
I would bet for: Rio Ave FC to win 58% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rio Ave FC58% Draw25% Portimonense SC17%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Rio Ave FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Portimonense SC
42%
Rio Ave FC or Portimonense SC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rio Ave FC38% Draw48% Portimonense SC14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.4%
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC

Handicap Rio Ave FC covers Push Portimonense SC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 17% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 25% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 12% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
Portimonense SC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.