Sunday , 16 August 2026

Rio Ave FC vs Vitória SC, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2024-25
Rio Ave FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Vitória SC
Mon 16 Dec 2024 · 20:45 UTC Estadio do Rio Ave F.C. 5,250 HT 45' · FT 45'
Clayton 6' 1–0
Fabio Ronaldo 38' 2–0
2–1 51' Oscar Rivas
2–2 58' Gustavo Silva
Aderlan 50' Y
Y 69' Oscar Rivas
Martim Neto 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Rio Ave FC vs Vitória SC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C..

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

4
4
6
Rio Ave FC 14 games · Avg 2.3 goals Vitória SC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-16 Rio Ave FC 2–2 Vitória SC 2024-05-04 Rio Ave FC 2–1 Vitória SC 2023-12-23 Vitória SC 1–0 Rio Ave FC 2023-05-14 Rio Ave FC 0–1 Vitória SC 2023-01-07 Vitória SC 0–0 Rio Ave FC

Recent Form

Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Vitória SC H 2–2 D
07 Dec CD Santa Clara A 0–1 L
30 Nov Moreirense FC H 3–2 W
09 Nov Boavista FC A 2–0 W
02 Nov Casa Pia AC H 2–2 D
27 Oct Sport Lisboa e Benfica A 0–5 L
Vitória SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Rio Ave FC A 2–2 D
07 Dec Sport Lisboa e Benfica A 0–1 L
02 Dec Gil Vicente FC H 4–0 W
10 Nov CD Santa Clara A 0–1 L
03 Nov Moreirense FC H 1–0 W
27 Oct CF Estrela da Amadora A 2–2 D

Season Stats

Rio Ave FC Vitória SC
#18 Position #17
0 Points 0
2 Played 2
0 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 2
0 Scored 2
3 Conceded 4
-3 GD -2
0.00 PPG 0.00
0% Win % 0%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Vitória SC this season

Rio Ave FC are 18th (0 pts). Vitória SC are 17th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Vitória SC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C. as Rio Ave FC face off against Vitória SC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' 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.
  • 6' Clayton adds to his 0 season tally! Rio Ave FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 11' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 16' Vitória SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 21' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rio Ave FC and Vitória SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 26' Rio Ave FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 31' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 36' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 38' What a strike from Fabio Ronaldo! The score is 2-0.
  • 43' The 34-year-old Nelson Oliveira has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 45' The crowd applauds Nelson Oliveira as he leaves the pitch. Gustavo Silva steps in for Vitoria SC.
  • 50' It’s gonna be a card for Aderlan.
  • 51' Oscar Rivas adds to his 0 season tally! Vitoria SC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jose Bica, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C. with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 58' Gustavo Silva adds to his 0 season tally! Vitoria SC lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 58' The crowd applauds Fabio Ronaldo as he leaves the pitch. Tiago Fonseca Morais steps in for Rio Ave FC.
  • 63' Patrick William is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vitória SC so far.
  • 67' The whistle greets Demir Tiknaz as he departs to be replaced by Ole Pohlmann.
  • 68' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Omar Richards is withdrawn and Joao Tome gets his opportunity.
  • 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Oscar Rivas.
  • 74' Samu makes way for Joao Mendes at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vitoria SC.
  • 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rui Borges might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 84' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 85' The crowd applauds Kaio Cesar as he leaves the pitch. Telmo Arcanjo steps in for Vitoria SC.
  • 88' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Martim Neto on 88 minutes.
  • 89' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Kiko Bondoso is withdrawn and Valentim Sousa gets his opportunity.
  • The points are shared — Rio Ave FC 2-2 Vitória SC. Honours even.

Lineups

Rio Ave FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Petit

Vitória SC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rui Borges

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Andre Andre 2
Carlos Mane 1
Fabio Ronaldo 1
Gabrielzinho 1
Gelson Dala 1
Samu 1
Toze 1
Rafael Camacho 1

Head to Head

2024-12-16 Rio Ave FC 2–2 Vitória SC 2024-05-04 Rio Ave FC 2–1 Vitória SC 2023-12-23 Vitória SC 1–0 Rio Ave FC 2023-05-14 Rio Ave FC 0–1 Vitória SC 2023-01-07 Vitória SC 0–0 Rio Ave FC

Rio Ave FC Form

2024-12-16 Rio Ave FC 2–2 Vitória SC D 2024-12-07 CD Santa Clara 1–0 Rio Ave FC L 2024-11-30 Rio Ave FC 3–2 Moreirense FC W 2024-11-09 Boavista FC 0–2 Rio Ave FC W 2024-11-02 Rio Ave FC 2–2 Casa Pia AC D 2024-10-27 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 5–0 Rio Ave FC L

Vitória SC Form

2024-12-16 Rio Ave FC 2–2 Vitória SC D 2024-12-07 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 1–0 Vitória SC L 2024-12-02 Vitória SC 4–0 Gil Vicente FC W 2024-11-10 CD Santa Clara 1–0 Vitória SC L 2024-11-03 Vitória SC 1–0 Moreirense FC W 2024-10-27 CF Estrela da Amadora 2–2 Vitória SC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.77 Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21 Vitória SC xG
I would bet for: Vitória SC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC28% Draw31% Vitória SC41%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Rio Ave FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Vitória SC
72%
Rio Ave FC or Vitória SC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC16% Draw54% Vitória SC30%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.1%
0 – 1
15.4%
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
4.8%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
3.2%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 3
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC

Handicap Rio Ave FC covers Push Vitória SC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 15% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 25% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 13% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
47% ✓

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