Rio Ave FC vs Vitoria SC, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rio Ave FC vs Vitoria SC — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 10 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Vitoria SC 10 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 10 | 25 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 10 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Academico de Viseu FC | 10 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Famalicao | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 10 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitoria SC | 10 | 9 |
| 14 | CS Maritimo | 10 | 8 |
| 15 | Rio Ave FC | 10 | 7 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 10 | 7 |
| 17 | CD Nacional | 10 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Vitoria SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 May | CS Maritimo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Apr | FC Arouca | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Boavista FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Apr | Casa Pia AC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | Portimonense SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Rio Ave FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 May | FC Vizela | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | CS Maritimo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Apr | FC Famalicao | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Apr | Boavista FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Rio Ave FC | Vitoria SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #13 |
| 7 | Points | 9 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 2 / 1 / 7 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 5 |
| 9 | Scored | 10 |
| 23 | Conceded | 10 |
| -14 | GD | +0 |
| 0.70 | PPG | 0.90 |
| 20% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
10%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
40%
Clean Sheets
Vitoria SC this season
Vitoria SC this season
Rio Ave FC are 15th (7 pts). Vitoria SC are 13th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
2/2
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vitoria SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Vitoria SC
| Arnel Jakupovic | 2 G | |
| Samu | 1 G | 1 A |
| Gustavo Silva | 1 G | |
| Alioune Ndoye | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio dos Arcos as Rio Ave FC face off against Vitória SC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rio Ave FC and Vitória SC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Vitória SC 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.
- 20' The 23-year-old Miguel Magalhaes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Joao Aroso will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jota, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio dos Arcos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 45' Rio Ave FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' Another change for Vitoria SC made on 46 minute. Miguel Magalhaes leaves to be changed by Bruno Gaspar.
- 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rio Ave FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tomas Handel makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 60' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Miguel Baeza is replaced by Hernani.
- 65' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michael Johnston made 420 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 66' Vitoria SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daniel Silva is hanging Tomas Handel on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' Rio Ave FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Vitória SC backline.
- 76' Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Vitória SC tonight.
- 81' It is a cagey affair so far. Rio Ave FC in their trying to find a way past Vitória SC's compact .
- 86' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Vitória SC take all three points.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 4
- 22
- 93
- 9
- 6
- 20
-
15
Miguel Baeza ↓ Hernani 60'
- 1
- 10
- 42
Bench
- 18
-
27
Hernani ↑ 60'
- 95
- 30
- 17
- 8
- 16
- 3
- 81
Coach
Luis Freire
Vitoria SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 90
- 14
- 10
- 17
- 13
-
8
Tomas Handel ↓ Daniel Silva 66'
-
2
Miguel Magalhaes ↓ Bruno Gaspar 46'
- 72
- 83
-
11
Jota ↓ Alisson Safira 66'
Bench
-
76
Bruno Gaspar ↑ 46'
- 44
- 33
-
9
Alisson Safira ↑ 66'
-
80
Daniel Silva ↑ 66'
- 20
- 23
- 28
- 53
Coach
Joao Aroso
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Andre | 2 |
| Diego Lopes | 1 |
| Gustavo Silva | 1 |
| Pedrao | 1 |
| Ricardo Quaresma | 1 |
| Clayton | 1 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 1 |
| Carlos Mane | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.84
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Vitoria SC xG
I would bet for:
Vitoria SC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vitoria SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Vitoria SC
72%
Rio Ave FC or Vitoria SC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 2
9.3%
1 – 0
9%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
5.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 2
3.5%
1 – 3
3.4%
2 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Vitoria SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 24% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.