SC Farense vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SC Farense vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio de Sao Luis.
- SC Farense 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | FC Vizela | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Mar | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Feb | Moreirense FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Feb | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Feb | FC Famalicão | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | SC Farense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Mar | Moreirense FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Feb | FC Famalicão | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Casa Pia AC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/3
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' SC Farense have kicked off against Rio Ave FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SC Farense and Rio Ave FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Rio Ave FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Rio Ave FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 22' Poor challenge from Marco Matias. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 27' The home supporters are growing impatient. SC Farense must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 31' Magnificent from Fabricio Isidoro! That is 7 goals in 102 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. SC Farense and Rio Ave FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' Brazil international Talys Oliveira has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Emmanuel Boateng on, Adrien Silva off on 46 minutes.
- 50' Emmanuel Boateng makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Rio Ave FC are in front.
- 55' It looks like no one’s ball. SC Farense is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 60' A moment of madness from Patrick William on 60 minutes earns him a card. Rio Ave FC will be frustrated.
- 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
- 67' Fresh legs for SC Farense! Bruno Duarte comes on to replace Marco Matias.
- 69' The crowd applauds Umaro Embalo as he leaves the pitch. Marious Vrousai steps in for Rio Ave FC.
- 74' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ricardo Velho, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Sao Luis with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 77' SC Farense manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rafael Barbosa is hanging Fran Delgado on the field on 77 minute.
- 78' The SC Farense manager makes a substitution. Fabricio Isidoro departs to be replaced by Facundo Caseres.
- 83' Rio Ave FC have won 268 goals from 324 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 86' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Ze Manuel on, Abdul-Aziz Yakubu off on 86 minutes.
- 87' Joao Teixeira makes way for Joao Graca at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
- 88' Claudio Falcao catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 88.
- 89' The SC Farense bench stirs into life. Talys Oliveira is withdrawn and Joao Talocha gets his opportunity.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
SC Farense Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
-
77
Marco Matias ↓ Bruno Duarte 67'
- 27
- 37
- 91
-
12
Talys Oliveira ↓ Joao Talocha 89'
- 14
- 33
-
2
Fran Delgado ↓ Rafael Barbosa 77'
-
62
Mohamed Belloumi ↓ Elves 67'
- 29
- 3
Bench
-
31
Joao Talocha ↑ 89'
-
8
Rafael Barbosa ↑ 77'
- 80
-
7
Elves ↑ 67'
-
9
Bruno Duarte ↑ 67'
- 22
-
5
Facundo Caseres ↑ 78'
- 19
- 6
Coach
Jose Mota
Rio Ave FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
-
15
Adrien Silva ↓ Emmanuel Boateng 46'
- 18
-
14
Joca ↓ Fabio Ronaldo 46'
-
7
Joao Teixeira ↓ Joao Graca 87'
-
81
Abdul-Aziz Yakubu ↓ Ze Manuel 86'
- 23
- 10
- 4
- 20
-
11
Umaro Embalo ↓ Marious Vrousai 69'
- 33
Bench
-
22
Emmanuel Boateng ↑ 46'
-
27
Marious Vrousai ↑ 69'
-
70
Ze Manuel ↑ 86'
- 8
- 82
- 5
- 42
-
77
Fabio Ronaldo ↑ 46'
-
21
Joao Graca ↑ 87'
Coach
Luis Freire
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rui Costa | 1 |
| Mohamed Belloumi | 1 |
| Claudio Falcao | 1 |
| Emmanuel Boateng | 1 |
| Fabricio Isidoro | 1 |
| Carlos Mane | 1 |
| Patrick William | 1 |
| Pele | 1 |
Head to Head
SC Farense Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.16
SC Farense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
SC Farense or Rio Ave FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
SC Farense or Draw
66%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
64%
SC Farense or Rio Ave FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SC Farense win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — SC Farense
| Handicap | SC Farense covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
SC Farense keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

