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 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Vitoria SC 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 7 | 15 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 7 | 11 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | Academico de Viseu FC | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Gil Vicente FC | 6 | 8 |
| 11 | CS Maritimo | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | FC Alverca | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | FC Famalicao | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | Vitoria SC | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | CD Nacional | 7 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave FC | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | Casa Pia AC | 7 | 4 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 7 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #14 |
| 4 | Points | 5 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 4 |
| 5 | Scored | 5 |
| 15 | Conceded | 8 |
| -10 | GD | -3 |
| 0.57 | PPG | 0.71 |
| 14% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Vitoria SC this season
Vitoria SC this season
Rio Ave FC are 16th (4 pts). Vitoria SC are 14th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vitoria SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Vitoria SC
| Samu | 1 G |
| Gustavo Silva | 1 G |
| Alioune Ndoye | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rio Ave FC launch into their encounter with Vitoria SC.
- 5' The 29-year-old Guga Rodrigues has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Vitoria SC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Vitoria SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' The travelling Vitoria SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' It’s high time Joao Aroso made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 40' 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.
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' Time for substitution for Vitoria SC. Miguel Magalhaes is replaced by Bruno Gaspar.
- 51' Vitoria SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' Tomas Handel doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 60' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Miguel Baeza departs to be replaced by Hernani.
- 65' It is a cagey affair so far. Rio Ave FC in their trying to find a way past Vitoria SC's compact .
- 66' Another change for Vitoria SC made on 66 minute. Tomas Handel leaves to be changed by Daniel Silva.
- 71' 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 Miguel Magalhaes suffering a number of foals already.
- 76' A quiet spell here at Estadio dos Arcos. Rio Ave FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 81' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 86' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rio Ave FC and Vitoria SC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Vitoria SC to claim maximum 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 |
| Emmanuel Boateng | 1 |
| Joao Pedro | 1 |
| Joca | 1 |
| Matheus Reis | 1 |
| Oscar Rivas | 1 |
| Diego Lopes | 1 |
| Gustavo Silva | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.79
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Vitoria SC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + Vitoria SC or Draw 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vitoria SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Vitoria SC
69%
Rio Ave FC or Vitoria SC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 2
7.6%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
5.1%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
2.7%
0 – 3
2.4%
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 1
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Vitoria SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 18% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 22% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

