Rio Ave FC vs Portimonense SC, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rio Ave FC vs Portimonense SC — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- Portimonense SC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Rio Ave FC to score. At the same time, Portimonense SC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Patrick William needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Paulo Estrela Moreira, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio dos Arcos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' Josue Sa was booked on 30.
- 35' Rio Ave FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 40' It looks surprising Rio Ave FC does not make any changes. Leonardo Ruiz has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' 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.
- 50' The travelling Portimonense SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 54' Goal! Emmanuel Boateng scores his 15 goal in 278 matches.
- 55' Goal! Emmanuel Boateng scores his 15 goal in 278 matches.
- 60' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 63' Midana Cassama is replacing Goncalo Costa for the Portimonense SC side.
- 68' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Guga made 330 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 70' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Leonardo Ruiz is replaced by Ze Manuel on 70 minute.
- 75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
- 76' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dener Clemente.
- 78' The referee calls foul for Nonoca. He receives a Yellow card.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Sylvester Jasper. He replaces Luan Campos on 80 minute.
- 82' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pedrao on 82.
- 85' Portimonense SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Zinho is hanging Nonoca on the field on 85 minute.
- 88' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Joca is replaced by Bruno Ventura on 88 minute.
- 89' Goal! Ze Manuel scores his 15 goal in 312 matches.
- 90' The whistle greets Miguel Nobrega as he departs to be replaced by Patrick William.
- With this win, Rio Ave FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 22
- 18
-
14
Joca ↓ Bruno Ventura 88'
-
9
Leonardo Ruiz ↓ Ze Manuel 70'
- 23
- 6
-
10
Amine Oudrhiri ↓ Julien Lomboto 90'
- 20
- 3
-
77
Fabio Ronaldo ↓ Nuno Namora 90'
- 33
Bench
- 7
- 17
-
70
Ze Manuel ↑ 70'
- 82
-
4
Patrick William ↑ 90'
- 42
-
11
Bruno Ventura ↑ 88'
-
13
Julien Lomboto ↑ 90'
-
75
Nuno Namora ↑ 90'
Coach
Luis Freire
Portimonense SC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 25
- 44
- 12
- 11
- 22
-
18
Goncalo Costa ↓ Midana Cassama 63'
- 43
-
28
Luan Campos ↓ Sylvester Jasper 80'
-
27
Guga ↓ Igor Formiga 80'
- 77
- 13
Bench
- 14
- 32
-
38
Paulo Estrela Moreira ↑ 85'
-
7
Sylvester Jasper ↑ 80'
- 76
-
99
Zinho ↑ 85'
-
33
Igor Formiga ↑ 80'
-
85
Midana Cassama ↑ 63'
- 6
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Rio Ave FC Form
Portimonense SC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.

