Saturday , 8 August 2026

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

Primeira Liga · 2024-25
Rio Ave FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Vitoria 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 Vitoria SC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C..

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CD Tondela 32 27
2 AVS 33 20
3 CS Maritimo 1 3
4 FC Arouca 1 3
5 FC Famalicão 1 1
6 GD Estoril Praia 1 1
7 Académico de Viseu FC 0 0
8 FC Porto 0 0
9 Sporting Clube de Portugal 0 0
10 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 0 0
11 Sporting Clube de Braga 0 0
12 Gil Vicente FC 0 0
13 Moreirense FC 0 0
14 FC Alverca 0 0
15 Rio Ave FC 0 0
16 CD Santa Clara 0 0
17 CD Nacional 0 0
18 CF Estrela da Amadora 0 0
19 Vitoria SC 1 0
20 Casa Pia AC 1 0

Head-to-Head

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

Recent Form

Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Vitoria 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
Vitoria 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 Vitoria SC
#15 Position #19
0 Points 0
0 Played 1
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 1
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 1
+0 GD -1
– PPG 0.00
– Win % 0%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Rio Ave FC are 15th (0 pts). Vitoria SC are 19th (0 pts).

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

Vitoria SC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rui Borges

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Andre Andre 2
Nuno Santos 1
Tomas Handel 1
Joao Mendes 1
Filipe Augusto 1
Tiago Silva 1
Telmo Arcanjo 1
Andre Almeida 1

Head to Head

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

Rio Ave FC Form

2024-12-16 Rio Ave FC 2–2 Vitoria 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

Vitoria SC Form

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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.77 Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68 Vitoria SC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 82% + Rio Ave FC or Draw 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rio Ave FC35% Draw37% Vitoria SC28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes28% 0% No72%
Avg goals/match: 1.45
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 74%
26%
± 1.5 43%
57%
± 2.5 18%
82%
± 3.5 7%
93%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Rio Ave FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Vitoria SC
65%
Rio Ave FC or Vitoria SC
63%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC20% Draw63% Vitoria SC17%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
26.2%
1 – 0
16.5%
0 – 1
14.3%
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
1.6%
3 – 1
1.3%
0 – 3
1.1%

Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC

Handicap Rio Ave FC covers Push Vitoria SC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 8% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 22% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 19% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
51% ✗
Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
47% ✓

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