Vitória SC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vitória SC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.
- Vitória SC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rio Ave FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | Rio Ave FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Dec | FC Vizela | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Nov | CS Marítimo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–3 | L |
| 31 Oct | FC Famalicão | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Oct | Boavista FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Dec | CS Marítimo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | FC Arouca | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | Boavista FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | Casa Pia AC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Portimonense SC | H | 1–0 | W |
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' We are underway at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Vitória SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Portugal international Guga Rodrigues has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' Vitória SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vitória SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' 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.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vitória SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 43' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a Yellow card on 43.
- 48' Vitória SC is showing some good football. However, Vitória SC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 50' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Renato Pantalon.
- 52' Vitoria SC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 52.
- 56' Miguel Magalhaes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 56.
- 61' The travelling Rio Ave FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 64' The whistle greets Michael Johnston as he departs to be replaced by Nelson Da Luz.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Vitor Gomes. He replaces Andreas Samaris on 69 minute.
- 70' A change in the Rio Ave FC ranks — Miguel Baeza exits the field as Andre Pereira enters on 70.
- 73' Another substitution for Vitoria SC to replace Jota Silva by Anderson on 73 minute.
- 78' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 79' Joao Graca gets the nod from Rio Ave FC. He replaces Patrick and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 81 minute. Guga Rodrigues leaves to be changed by Josue Sa.
- 86' Bruno Varela is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rio Ave FC so far.
- 87' A change in the Vitoria SC ranks — Tiago Silva exits the field as Nicolas Janvier enters on 87.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ibrahim Bamba on 90 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Vitória SC 0-0 Rio Ave FC.
Lineups
Vitória SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 90
- 21
- 14
- 10
- 17
- 13
- 5
- 2
- 22
- 11
Bench
- 7
- 98
- 44
- 25
- 33
- 9
- 63
- 80
- 20
Coach
Joao Aroso
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
4
Patrick ↓ Joao Graca 79'
- 22
- 18
- 93
-
30
Andreas Samaris ↓ Vitor Gomes 69'
-
9
Leonardo Ruiz ↓ Hernani 70'
-
6
Guga Rodrigues ↓ Josue Sa 81'
- 20
-
15
Miguel Baeza ↓ Andre Pereira 70'
- 42
Bench
-
27
Hernani ↑ 70'
-
95
Andre Pereira ↑ 70'
-
8
Vitor Gomes ↑ 69'
-
23
Josue Sa ↑ 81'
- 24
- 1
- 10
- 77
-
21
Joao Graca ↑ 79'
Coach
Luis Freire
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Andre | 2 |
| Oscar Rivas | 1 |
| Diego Lopes | 1 |
| Gustavo Silva | 1 |
| Pedrao | 1 |
| Ricardo Quaresma | 1 |
| Clayton | 1 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 1 |
Head to Head
Vitória SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.02
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.41
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 82% + Under — clean sheet likely 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 1.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 2.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 3.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Vitória SC or Draw
81%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
54%
Vitória SC or Rio Ave FC
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
23.1%
2 – 0
11.7%
1 – 1
10.8%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
1 – 2
2%
3 – 1
1.9%
0 – 2
1.7%
2 – 2
1.2%
4 – 0
1%
Asian Handicap — Vitória SC
| Handicap | Vitória SC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 14% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 29% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 10% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
66%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

