Rio Ave FC vs Sporting Clube de Portugal, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
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Rio Ave FC vs Sporting Clube de Portugal — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- Sporting Clube de Portugal 34 games · 82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Jan | FC Vizela | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Jan | FC Famalicão | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Jan | FC Pacos de Ferreira | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Dec | CS Maritimo | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Rio Ave FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 5–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | FC Vizela | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Jan | CS Maritimo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | FC Pacos de Ferreira | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rio Ave FC | Sporting Clube de Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #2 |
| 36 | Points | 82 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 8 / 12 / 14 | W / D / L | 25 / 7 / 2 |
| 35 | Scored | 89 |
| 57 | Conceded | 24 |
| -22 | GD | +65 |
| 1.06 | PPG | 2.41 |
| 24% | Win % | 74% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
44%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts). Sporting Clube de Portugal are 2nd (82 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 Portugal
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
5/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio dos Arcos. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Sporting Clube de Portugal looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Luis Suarez scoring 1 goals.
- 10' Sporting Clube de Portugal is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 14' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a Yellow card on 14.
- 18' Sporting Clube de Portugal receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 18.
- 23' The 29-year-old Patrick has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 28' A quiet spell here at Estadio dos Arcos. Rio Ave FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 33' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Freire might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 53' Renato Pantalon has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 55' Nuno Santos makes way for Trincao at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sporting Clube de Portugal.
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jovane Cabral, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio dos Arcos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 65' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 66' Fresh legs for Rio Ave FC! Andre Pereira comes on to replace Leonardo Ruiz.
- 71' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 73' Another substitution for Rio Ave FC to replace Emmanuel Boateng by Joao Graca on 73 minute.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Jovane Cabral. He replaces Ricardo Esgaio on 75 minute.
- 77' The referee calls foul for Manuel Ugarte. He receives a Yellow card.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Paulo Vitor. He replaces Fabio Ronaldo on 80 minute.
- 84' What composure from Youssef Chermiti! The Portugal international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 87' Hector Bellerin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pedro Goncalves at the 87 minute mark.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jovane Cabral argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Another three points for Sporting Clube de Portugal.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
22
Emmanuel Boateng ↓ Joao Graca 73'
- 18
- 30
-
9
Leonardo Ruiz ↓ Andre Pereira 66'
-
23
Josue Sa ↓ Miguel Nobrega 73'
- 6
- 20
-
15
Miguel Baeza ↓ Hernani 66'
- 42
-
77
Fabio Ronaldo ↓ Paulo Vitor 80'
Bench
-
27
Hernani ↑ 66'
-
95
Andre Pereira ↑ 66'
-
93
Paulo Vitor ↑ 80'
- 17
- 16
- 1
-
3
Miguel Nobrega ↑ 73'
- 11
-
21
Joao Graca ↑ 73'
Coach
Luis Freire
Sporting Clube de Portugal Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Marcus Edwards ↓ Arthur Gomes 55'
- 28
- 3
- 1
- 2
-
11
Nuno Santos ↓ Trincao 55'
- 5
-
47
Ricardo Esgaio ↓ Jovane Cabral 75'
- 25
- 15
- 79
Bench
-
19
Hector Bellerin ↑ 87'
-
77
Jovane Cabral ↑ 75'
- 16
- 13
-
33
Arthur Gomes ↑ 55'
-
17
Trincao ↑ 55'
- 12
- 32
Coach
Ruben Amorim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pedro Goncalves | 6 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 3 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 |
| Luiz Phellype | 2 |
| Filipe Augusto | 2 |
| Morten Hjulmand | 2 |
| Paulinho | 2 |
| Jovane Cabral | 2 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Sporting Clube de Portugal Form
2023-02-06
Rio Ave FC
0–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2023-02-01
Sporting Clube de Portugal
5–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2023-01-20
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–1
FC Vizela
W
2023-01-15
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–2
Sporting Clube de Portugal
D
2023-01-08
CS Maritimo
1–0
Sporting Clube de Portugal
L
2022-12-29
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–0
FC Pacos de Ferreira
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.56
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.22
Sporting Clube de Portugal xG
I would bet for:
Sporting Clube de Portugal to win 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Portugal win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
34%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Portugal
87%
Rio Ave FC or Sporting Clube de Portugal
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
15%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 3
10.8%
1 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 3
6.2%
0 – 4
6%
1 – 4
3.5%
1 – 0
2.8%
0 – 5
2.7%
2 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Portugal covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -0.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| +0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +1 | 26% | 24% | 50% |
| +1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +2 | 50% | 22% | 28% |
| +2.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Sporting Clube de Portugal keeps clean sheet
57%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.