Thursday , 2 July 2026

Rio Ave FC vs Sporting Clube de Braga, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2023-24
Rio Ave FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Sporting Clube de Braga
Sat 9 Mar 2024 · 18:00 UTC Estadio dos Arcos HT 45' · FT 45'
Amine Oudrhiri 12' Y
Y 12' Bruma
Y 44' Vitor Carvalho
Y 49' Paulo Oliveira
Y 60' Rodrigo Zalazar

Overview

Match Preview

Rio Ave FC vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.

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

2
4
8
Rio Ave FC 14 games · Avg 2.9 goals Sporting Clube de Braga
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-09 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Sporting Clube de Braga 2023-10-07 Sporting Clube de Braga 2–1 Rio Ave FC 2023-03-05 Sporting Clube de Braga 2–0 Rio Ave FC 2022-09-11 Rio Ave FC 2–3 Sporting Clube de Braga 2021-04-17 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Sporting Clube de Braga

Recent Form

Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Mar Sporting Clube de Braga H 0–0 D
02 Mar Moreirense FC A 0–0 D
25 Feb Sporting Clube de Portugal H 3–3 D
16 Feb FC Famalicão A 1–2 L
11 Feb Casa Pia AC H 1–0 W
03 Feb FC Porto A 0–0 D
Sporting Clube de Braga
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Mar Rio Ave FC A 0–0 D
02 Mar CF Estrela da Amadora H 3–0 W
26 Feb Boavista FC A 4–0 W
22 Feb Qarabag Agdam FK A 3–2 W
18 Feb SC Farense H 2–1 W
15 Feb Qarabag Agdam FK H 2–4 L

Season Stats

Rio Ave FC Sporting Clube de Braga
#12 Position #4
36 Points 59
34 Played 34
8 / 12 / 14 W / D / L 16 / 11 / 7
35 Scored 64
57 Conceded 36
-22 GD +28
1.06 PPG 1.74
24% Win % 47%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
35% Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Braga this season

Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts). Sporting Clube de Braga are 4th (59 pts).

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
Sporting Clube de Braga
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio dos Arcos. Rio Ave FC are looking to make home advantage count against Sporting Clube de Braga.
  • 5' 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 Fabio Ronaldo suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' 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.
  • 12' Rio Ave FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 17' Rio Ave FC have won 268 goals from 324 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 22' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 27' The 26-year-old Alvaro Djalo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 32' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 37' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Victor Gomez made 428 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Artur Jorge will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 44' Vitor Carvalho has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 44.
  • 44' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Miguel Nobrega has done his job and it is now time for Patrick William to step up.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Sporting Clube de Braga team. Joe Mendes is replaced by Victor Gomez on 46 minute.
  • 49' It’s gonna be a card for Paulo Oliveira.
  • 54' Brazil international Aderlan has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 59' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rodrigo Zalazar on 60.
  • 60' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 60 minute. Umaro Embalo leaves to be changed by Marious Vrousai.
  • 65' Rio Ave FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 70' Sporting Clube de Braga looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 73' Another change for Sporting Clube de Braga made on 73 minute. Bruma leaves to be changed by Alvaro Djalo.
  • 78' Amine Oudrhiri has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 81' Joao Graca is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fabio Ronaldo at the 81 minute mark.
  • 86' Rio Ave FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sporting Clube de Braga backline.
  • 90' The whistle greets Roger Fernandes as he departs to be replaced by Pizzi.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Rio Ave FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Freire

Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ricardo Horta 7
Paulinho 5
Simon Banza 3
Nuno Santos 2
Mehdi Taremi 2
Gelson Dala 2
Bruma 2
Ismael Gharbi 1

Head to Head

2024-03-09 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Sporting Clube de Braga 2023-10-07 Sporting Clube de Braga 2–1 Rio Ave FC 2023-03-05 Sporting Clube de Braga 2–0 Rio Ave FC 2022-09-11 Rio Ave FC 2–3 Sporting Clube de Braga 2021-04-17 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Sporting Clube de Braga

Rio Ave FC Form

2024-03-09 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Sporting Clube de Braga D 2024-03-02 Moreirense FC 0–0 Rio Ave FC D 2024-02-25 Rio Ave FC 3–3 Sporting Clube de Portugal D 2024-02-16 FC Famalicão 2–1 Rio Ave FC L 2024-02-11 Rio Ave FC 1–0 Casa Pia AC W 2024-02-03 FC Porto 0–0 Rio Ave FC D

Sporting Clube de Braga Form

2024-03-09 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Sporting Clube de Braga D 2024-03-02 Sporting Clube de Braga 3–0 CF Estrela da Amadora W 2024-02-26 Boavista FC 0–4 Sporting Clube de Braga W 2024-02-22 Qarabag Agdam FK 2–3 Sporting Clube de Braga W 2024-02-18 Sporting Clube de Braga 2–1 SC Farense W 2024-02-15 Sporting Clube de Braga 2–4 Qarabag Agdam FK L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.87 Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.89 Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC21% Draw26% Sporting Clube de Braga53%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Rio Ave FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
79%
Rio Ave FC or Sporting Clube de Braga
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rio Ave FC14% Draw44% Sporting Clube de Braga42%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
11.3%
1 – 1
11.2%
0 – 2
11.1%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 3
6.9%
1 – 3
6%
1 – 0
4.6%
2 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 4
3.3%
1 – 4
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC

Handicap Rio Ave FC covers Push Sporting Clube de Braga covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 10% 84%
-0.5 16% — 84%
+0.5 40% — 60%
+1 40% 24% 36%
+1.5 64% — 36%
+2 64% 19% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✗
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
42% ✗

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