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 11 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Rio Ave FC 11 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
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 | Académico 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 Famalicão | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 10 |
| 13 | CD Nacional | 11 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | CS Marítimo | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #17 |
| 9 | Points | 7 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 2 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 8 |
| 11 | Scored | 9 |
| 12 | Conceded | 24 |
| -1 | GD | -15 |
| 0.82 | PPG | 0.64 |
| 18% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Vitória SC this season
Vitória SC this season
9%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Vitória SC are 14th (9 pts). Rio Ave FC are 17th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vitória SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Vitória SC
| Arnel Jakupovic | 2 G | |
| Samu | 1 G | 1 A |
| Gustavo Silva | 1 G | |
| Alioune Ndoye | 1 G |
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Vitória SC welcome Rio Ave FC for this crunch clash at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rio Ave FC that had 335 games and scored 277 goals.
- 20' Rio Ave FC have won 277 goals from 335 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' Andreas Samaris, a Greece , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' Mikel Villanueva has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 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' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 48' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 50' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a Yellow card on 50.
- 52' Poor challenge from Andre Amaro. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 56' Poor challenge from Miguel Magalhaes. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 61' Vitória SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 64' Michael Johnston makes way for Nelson Da Luz at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vitoria SC.
- 69' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Andreas Samaris has done his job and it is now time for Vitor Gomes to step up.
- 70' Andre Pereira is ready to make an impact after coming on for Miguel Baeza at the 70 minute mark.
- 73' The Vitoria SC manager makes a substitution. Jota Silva departs to be replaced by Anderson.
- 78' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 79' Rio Ave FC make a change. Patrick trudges off to be replaced by Joao Graca on 79 minutes.
- 81' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Guga Rodrigues is replaced by Josue Sa on 81 minute.
- 86' Rio Ave FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 87' Time for substitution for Vitoria SC. Tiago Silva is replaced by Nicolas Janvier.
- 90' Ibrahim Bamba has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.
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 |
| 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
3 / 4
1.33
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.07
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Vitória SC or Draw
77%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
54%
Vitória SC or Rio Ave FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.7%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.2%
2 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 1
8%
3 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Vitória SC
| Handicap | Vitória SC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 25% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

