Wednesday , 30 September 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 7 21
2 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 7 16
3 Sporting Clube de Portugal 7 15
4 CD Santa Clara 7 15
5 FC Arouca 7 11
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 6 11
7 Académico de Viseu FC 7 11
8 CF Estrela da Amadora 7 10
9 Moreirense FC 7 8
10 Gil Vicente FC 6 8
11 CS Marítimo 7 8
12 FC Alverca 7 8
13 FC Famalicão 7 7
14 Vitória SC 7 5
15 CD Nacional 7 4
16 Rio Ave FC 7 4
17 Casa Pia AC 7 4
18 GD Estoril Praia 7 2

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
14% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Rio Ave FC
Jalen Blesa 2 G 1 A
Tamble Monteiro 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Estadio dos Arcos that hosts another battle between Rio Ave FC and Portimonense SC.
  • 5' Portimonense SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' Helio Varela has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 330 appearances.
  • 20' named a 3-4-3 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rio Ave FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 30' The referee has no hesitation. Josue Sa is booked for Rio Ave FC — Yellow card on 30.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' Rio Ave FC is showing some good football. However, Rio Ave FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 50' Miguel Nobrega has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 54' Emmanuel Boateng does the damage! The net is bulging and Rio Ave FC surge ahead!
  • 55' A stunning finish from Emmanuel Boateng — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 60' Filipe Relvas is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rio Ave FC so far.
  • 63' The supporters are chanting for Midana Cassama. He replaces Goncalo Costa on 63 minute.
  • 68' It looks surprising Portimonense SC does not make any changes. Jhonatan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 70' Ze Manuel is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leonardo Ruiz at the 70 minute mark.
  • 75' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 76' Controversy at the stadium! Dener Clemente argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 78' Nonoca has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
  • 80' The Portimonense SC bench stirs into life. Luan Campos is withdrawn and Sylvester Jasper gets his opportunity.
  • 82' The referee shows Portimonense SC player a Yellow card on 82.
  • 85' Nonoca makes way for Zinho at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portimonense SC.
  • 88' Bruno Ventura is replacing Joca for the Rio Ave FC side.
  • 89' The Portugal Ze Manuel breaks the deadlock on 89 minutes. 3-0!
  • 90' Patrick William gets the nod from Rio Ave FC. He replaces Miguel Nobrega and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Rio Ave FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
Gabrielzinho 1
Pele 1
Helio Varela 1
Gelson Dala 1
Carlos Mane 1
Gabrielzinho 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.