Vitória SC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vitória SC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques.
- Vitória SC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rio Ave FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andre Dias
- Referee Inacio Pereira
- Referee Gustavo Correia
- Referee Rui Oliveira
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | CD Santa Clara | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | CS Marítimo | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Moreirense FC | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Académico de Viseu FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | FC Famalicão | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | GD Estoril Praia | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Alverca | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Vitória SC | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Rio Ave FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Feb | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Feb | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Jan | CS Marítimo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Jan | FC Famalicão | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | CD Nacional | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Vitória SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | CD Tondela | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Feb | CD Nacional | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Feb | FC Porto | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Jan | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Vitória SC | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #18 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 2 | Scored | 0 |
| 4 | Conceded | 3 |
| -2 | GD | -3 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Vitória SC this season
Vitória SC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Vitória SC are 17th (0 pts). Rio Ave FC are 18th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vitória SC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Vitória SC host Rio Ave FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Pepelu needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 38 Yellow cards this season.
- 10' The travelling Rio Ave FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Vitória SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Rio Ave FC 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.
- 23' Carlos Mane adds to his 0 season tally! Rio Ave FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 28' Andre Almeida, a Portugal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' Rafael Camacho is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 37' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ricardo Quaresma, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 47' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Ricardo Quaresma is booked for Vitoria SC — Yellow card on 58.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Marcus Edwards. He replaces Ruben Lameiras on 62 minute.
- 66' Tarantini is ready to make an impact after coming on for Chico Geraldes at the 66 minute mark.
- 70' Ricardo Quaresma makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Vitoria SC are in front.
- 74' What a strike from Gelson Dala! The score is 0-4.
- 74' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Gelson Dala has done his job and it is now time for Ronan Jeronimo to step up.
- 75' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 75 minute. Rafael Camacho leaves to be changed by Guga Rodrigues.
- 79' Anderson Cruz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Carlos Mane on 79 minute.
- 81' Another substitution for Vitoria SC to replace Gideon Mensah by Rochinha on 81 minute.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Jorge Fernandes is booked for Vitoria SC — Yellow card on 84.
- 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ivo Pinto.
- 89' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Pedro Amaral.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Vitória SC.
Lineups
Vitória SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 44
- 19
- 10
- 11
- 1
- 17
- 31
- 6
- 14
- 70
Bench
- 7
- 88
- 16
- 5
- 25
- 9
- 29
- 86
- 60
Coach
João Henriques
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 25
- 18
-
11
Chico Geraldes ↓ Tarantini 66'
- 1
-
21
Carlos Mane ↓ Anderson Cruz 79'
-
7
Gelson Dala ↓ Ronan Jeronimo 74'
- 4
-
64
Rafael Camacho ↓ Guga Rodrigues 75'
-
36
Savio ↓ Pedro Amaral 66'
- 5
Bench
-
10
Anderson Cruz ↑ 79'
-
19
Ronan Jeronimo ↑ 74'
-
8
Tarantini ↑ 66'
- 40
- 22
- 80
-
16
Guga Rodrigues ↑ 75'
-
24
Pedro Amaral ↑ 66'
- 20
Coach
Miguel Cardoso
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Andre | 2 |
| Andre Almeida | 1 |
| Nuno Santos | 1 |
| Bruno Moreira | 1 |
| Emmanuel Boateng | 1 |
| Joao Pedro | 1 |
| Joca | 1 |
| Matheus Reis | 1 |
Head to Head
Vitória SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.24
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Vitória SC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Vitória SC or Draw
73%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
58%
Vitória SC or Rio Ave FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.7%
1 – 0
14.1%
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.7%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Vitória SC
| Handicap | Vitória SC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 24% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

