SC Farense vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SC Farense vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio de Sao Luis.
- SC Farense 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rio Ave FC 7 games · 4 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 | Académico 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 Marítimo | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | FC Alverca | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | FC Famalicão | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | Vitória 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
14%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' SC Farense have kicked off against Rio Ave FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. SC Farense and Rio Ave FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SC Farense side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' SC Farense 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' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 22' Marco Matias picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 27' The home supporters are growing impatient. SC Farense must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 31' What composure from Fabricio Isidoro! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SC Farense and Rio Ave FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Adrien Silva has done his job and it is now time for Emmanuel Boateng to step up.
- 50' A goal from the Ghana international Emmanuel Boateng! He fires home on 50 to make it 1-1!
- 55' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 60' Poor challenge from Patrick William. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 65' It looks like no one’s ball. Rio Ave FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' A change in the SC Farense ranks — Marco Matias exits the field as Bruno Duarte enters on 67.
- 69' Marious Vrousai is replacing Umaro Embalo for the Rio Ave FC side.
- 74' named a 4-1-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 77' The SC Farense bench stirs into life. Fran Delgado is withdrawn and Rafael Barbosa gets his opportunity.
- 78' It is a substitution in SC Farense team. Fabricio Isidoro is replaced by Facundo Caseres on 78 minute.
- 83' Supporters expect more eagerness from Josue Sa, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Sao Luis with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 86' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Abdul-Aziz Yakubu is replaced by Ze Manuel on 86 minute.
- 87' Joao Graca is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joao Teixeira at the 87 minute mark.
- 88' Claudio Falcao was booked on 88.
- 89' Joao Talocha is ready to make an impact after coming on for Talys Oliveira at the 89 minute mark.
- The points are shared — SC Farense 1-1 Rio Ave FC. Honours even.
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 |
|---|---|
| Patrick William | 1 |
| Pele | 1 |
| Kiko Bondoso | 1 |
| Rafael Camacho | 1 |
| Clayton | 1 |
| Andre Pereira | 1 |
| Tomane | 1 |
| Costinha | 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.

