Tuesday , 22 September 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 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

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
#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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
29% Clean Sheets
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' That's the starting whistle at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C.. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Rio Ave FC and Vitória SC.
  • 5' Vitória SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 6' Clayton does the damage! The net is bulging and Rio Ave FC surge ahead!
  • 11' It is a cagey affair so far. Rio Ave FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Vitória SC's compact 4-3-3.
  • 16' A quiet spell here at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C.. Rio Ave FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 21' Ze Carlos has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Demir Tiknaz made 33 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 36' Supporters expect more eagerness from Cezary Miszta, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C. with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 38' Fabio Ronaldo doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rio Ave FC and Vitória SC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 45' Gustavo Silva is replacing Nelson Oliveira for the Vitoria SC side.
  • 50' It’s gonna be a card for Aderlan.
  • 51' Oscar Rivas is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 56' England international Omar Richards has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 58' What a moment for Gustavo Silva! That strike on 58 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 58' Tiago Fonseca Morais has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fabio Ronaldo on 58 minute.
  • 63' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 67' A change in the Rio Ave FC ranks — Demir Tiknaz exits the field as Ole Pohlmann enters on 67.
  • 68' Joao Tome has so much to prove this time. He replaces Omar Richards on 68 minute.
  • 69' Controversy at the stadium! Oscar Rivas argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 74' Vitoria SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joao Mendes is hanging Samu on the field on 74 minute.
  • 79' Aderlan, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 84' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 85' Vitoria SC ring the changes. Kaio Cesar has done his job and it is now time for Telmo Arcanjo to step up.
  • 88' That is a card for Rio Ave FC. Martim Neto will be fuming at that decision.
  • 89' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Kiko Bondoso is replaced by Valentim Sousa.
  • The final score is 2-2.

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
Samu 1
Toze 1
Rafael Camacho 1
Anthony Strata 1
Nuno Santos 1
Tomas Handel 1
Joao Mendes 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
0 / 4
1.11 Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21 Vitoria SC xG
I would bet for: Rio Ave FC or Vitoria SC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC35% Draw30% Vitoria SC35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Rio Ave FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Vitoria SC
65%
Rio Ave FC or Vitoria SC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC23% Draw51% Vitoria SC26%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12%
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
9.7%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.2%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC

Handicap Rio Ave FC covers Push Vitoria SC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 19% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 21% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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