Vitória SC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
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Vitória SC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques.
- Vitória SC 34 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Helder Malheiro
- Referee Rui Cidade
- Referee Antonio Nobre
- Referee Bruno Rebocho
- Referee Jose Goncalves Luzia
5 games this season
🟨 2.2/game
⚽ 11.4 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | CS Maritimo | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | Gil Vicente FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Dec | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Boavista FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Jan | CD Santa Clara | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Jan | CS Maritimo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Dec | Portimonense SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Dec | Gil Vicente FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Vitória SC | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #12 |
| 42 | Points | 36 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 6 / 16 | W / D / L | 8 / 12 / 14 |
| 39 | Scored | 35 |
| 51 | Conceded | 57 |
| -12 | GD | -22 |
| 1.24 | PPG | 1.06 |
| 35% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Vitória SC this season
Vitória SC this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Vitória SC are 9th (42 pts). Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vitória SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
3/3
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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' We are underway at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Vitória SC winning 100% of all matches.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Edmond Tapsoba, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' Portugal international Nuno Santos has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' Rio Ave FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' Rio Ave FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 38' Goal! Diego Lopes scores his 9 goal in 324 matches.
- 40' GOAL! Matheus Reis fires home to make it 0-2!
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' Lucas Evangelista makes way for Joao Teixeira at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vitoria SC.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques. Vitória SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 59' Controversy at the stadium! Matheus Reis argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' Another substitution for Rio Ave FC to replace Nuno Santos by Carlos Mane on 61 minute.
- 66' Vitória SC have won 369 goals from 394 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 71' 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.
- 75' Magnificent from Joao Pedro! That is 9 goals in 238 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 75' Vitoria SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rochinha is hanging Marcus Edwards on the field on 75 minute.
- 76' Filipe Augusto catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 76.
- 78' Rio Ave FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 78.
- 80' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Lucas Piazon departs to be replaced by Gelson Dala.
- 85' Rafa Soares is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Vitória SC tonight.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Bruno Moreira. He replaces Mehdi Taremi on 90 minute.
- Rio Ave FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Vitória SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 13
- 7
- 11
- 5
- 1
- 2
- 15
- 88
- 91
- 6
Bench
- 28
- 16
- 3
- 56
- 17
- 10
- 45
Coach
Ivo Vieira
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
14
Lucas Piazon ↓ Gelson Dala 80'
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 8
- 10
-
11
Nuno Santos ↓ Carlos Mane 61'
-
99
Mehdi Taremi ↓ Bruno Moreira 90'
- 7
- 5
Bench
-
21
Carlos Mane ↑ 61'
- 12
- 88
-
57
Gelson Dala ↑ 80'
-
9
Bruno Moreira ↑ 90'
- 4
- 24
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Andre | 2 |
| Matheus Reis | 1 |
| Oscar Rivas | 1 |
| Diego Lopes | 1 |
| Gustavo Silva | 1 |
| Pedrao | 1 |
| Ricardo Quaresma | 1 |
| Clayton | 1 |
Head to Head
Vitória SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.35
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Vitória SC or Rio Ave FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Vitória SC or Draw
65%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
64%
Vitória SC or Rio Ave FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9%
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Vitória SC
| Handicap | Vitória SC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.