Saturday , 14 November 2026

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

Primeira Liga · 2024-25
SC Farense
1 – 2
Full Time
Rio Ave FC
Sat 25 Jan 2025 · 15:30 UTC Estadio de Sao Luis 5,200 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 22' Kiko Bondoso
0–2 59' Clayton
Tomane pen 82' 1–2
Filipe Soares 34' Y
Y 37' Clayton
David Pastor 50' Y
Miguel Menino 61' Y
Y 62' Cezary Miszta
Y 71' Omar Richards
Derick Poloni 72' Y
Y 82' Francisco Petrasso
Raul Silva 84' Y

Overview

Match Preview

SC Farense vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio de Sao Luis.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Porto 11 33
2 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 11 28
3 Sporting Clube de Portugal 11 24
4 CD Santa Clara 11 21
5 FC Arouca 11 20
6 Academico de Viseu FC 11 20
7 Gil Vicente FC 11 18
8 Sporting Clube de Braga 11 17
9 Moreirense FC 11 14
10 FC Famalicao 11 13
11 FC Alverca 11 12
12 CF Estrela da Amadora 11 10
13 CD Nacional 11 10
14 Vitoria SC 11 9
15 CS Maritimo 10 8
16 Casa Pia AC 11 8
17 Rio Ave FC 11 7
18 GD Estoril Praia 10 2

Head-to-Head

1
1
4
SC Farense 6 games · Avg 2.7 goals Rio Ave FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-25 SC Farense 1–2 Rio Ave FC 2024-08-17 Rio Ave FC 1–0 SC Farense 2024-03-16 SC Farense 1–1 Rio Ave FC 2023-10-29 Rio Ave FC 3–4 SC Farense 2021-03-07 Rio Ave FC 2–0 SC Farense

Recent Form

SC Farense
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jan Rio Ave FC H 1–2 L
19 Jan Moreirense FC A 0–0 D
05 Jan CD Santa Clara A 0–0 D
29 Dec Vitoria SC H 2–2 D
21 Dec FC Famalicao A 2–1 W
14 Dec Gil Vicente FC H 0–1 L
Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jan SC Farense A 2–1 W
18 Jan Sporting Clube de Portugal H 0–3 L
06 Jan Gil Vicente FC A 1–1 D
29 Dec CD Nacional H 2–1 W
23 Dec CF Estrela da Amadora A 0–1 L
16 Dec Vitoria SC H 2–2 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
9% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
2/3
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Rio Ave FC
Jalen Blesa 3 G 1 A
Tamble Monteiro 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against SC Farense and Rio Ave FC has kicked off!
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SC Farense and Rio Ave FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' SC Farense are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Rio Ave FC's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 15' Rio Ave FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tomane, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Sao Luis with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 22' Kiko Bondoso adds to his 0 season tally! Rio Ave FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Francisco Petrasso made 333 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 34' SC Farense receives a card for a hard tackle on 34.
  • 37' Rio Ave FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 42' Rio Ave FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 46' The whistle greets Paulo Victor as he departs to be replaced by Derick Poloni.
  • 50' David Pastor catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 50.
  • 55' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SC Farense and Rio Ave FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 59' Clayton adds to his 0 season tally! Rio Ave FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 60' Fresh legs for Rio Ave FC! Andre Luiz comes on to replace Tiago Fonseca Morais.
  • 61' A meaty challenge results in booking for Miguel Menino on 61.
  • 62' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a card on 62.
  • 63' It is a substitution in SC Farense team. Filipe Soares is replaced by Alex Bermejo on 63 minute.
  • 64' The SC Farense manager makes a substitution. David Pastor departs to be replaced by Jaime Pinto.
  • 69' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 71' Controversy at the stadium! Omar Richards argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 72' Poor challenge from Derick Poloni. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Ole Pohlmann is replaced by Martim Neto.
  • 77' Raul Silva is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marco Matias at the 77 minute mark.
  • 82' Against the run of play, Tomane has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 82' A moment of madness from Francisco Petrasso on 82 minutes earns him a card. Rio Ave FC will be frustrated.
  • 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Raul Silva on 84.
  • 86' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 86 minute. Kiko Bondoso leaves to be changed by Renato Pantalon.
  • With this win, Rio Ave FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

SC Farense Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toze Marreco

Rio Ave FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Petit

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mohamed Belloumi 1
Claudio Falcao 1
Emmanuel Boateng 1
Fabricio Isidoro 1
Carlos Mane 1
Patrick William 1
Pele 1
Kiko Bondoso 1

Head to Head

2025-01-25 SC Farense 1–2 Rio Ave FC 2024-08-17 Rio Ave FC 1–0 SC Farense 2024-03-16 SC Farense 1–1 Rio Ave FC 2023-10-29 Rio Ave FC 3–4 SC Farense 2021-03-07 Rio Ave FC 2–0 SC Farense

SC Farense Form

2025-01-25 SC Farense 1–2 Rio Ave FC L 2025-01-19 Moreirense FC 0–0 SC Farense D 2025-01-05 CD Santa Clara 0–0 SC Farense D 2024-12-29 SC Farense 2–2 Vitoria SC D 2024-12-21 FC Famalicao 1–2 SC Farense W 2024-12-14 SC Farense 0–1 Gil Vicente FC L

Rio Ave FC Form

2025-01-25 SC Farense 1–2 Rio Ave FC W 2025-01-18 Rio Ave FC 0–3 Sporting Clube de Portugal L 2025-01-06 Gil Vicente FC 1–1 Rio Ave FC D 2024-12-29 Rio Ave FC 2–1 CD Nacional W 2024-12-23 CF Estrela da Amadora 1–0 Rio Ave FC L 2024-12-16 Rio Ave FC 2–2 Vitoria SC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.22 SC Farense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for: SC Farense or Rio Ave FC 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SC Farense33% Draw30% Rio Ave FC37%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

SC Farense or Draw
62%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
67%
SC Farense or Rio Ave FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SC Farense24% Draw48% Rio Ave FC28%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — SC Farense

Handicap SC Farense covers Push Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 18% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

SC Farense keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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