Sunday , 16 August 2026

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2023-24
Vitória SC
1 – 0
Full Time
Rio Ave FC
Sat 23 Dec 2023 · 15:30 UTC Estadio D. Afonso Henriques HT 45' · FT 45'
Tiago Silva pen 63' 1–0
Tomas Ribeiro 20' Y
Y 26' Miguel Nobrega
Toni Borevkovic 30' Y
Y 60' Aderlan
Y 69' Joao Graca
Bruno Varela 86' Y
Ze Carlos 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.

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

6
4
4
Vitória SC 14 games · Avg 2.3 goals Rio Ave FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-23 Vitória SC 1–0 Rio Ave FC 2023-05-14 Rio Ave FC 0–1 Vitória SC 2023-01-07 Vitória SC 0–0 Rio Ave FC 2021-02-13 Vitória SC 1–3 Rio Ave FC 2020-09-27 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Vitória SC

Recent Form

Vitória SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Rio Ave FC H 1–0 W
16 Dec Boavista FC A 1–1 D
09 Dec Sporting Clube de Portugal H 3–2 W
02 Dec SC Farense A 2–1 W
11 Nov FC Porto H 1–2 L
05 Nov Moreirense FC A 0–1 L
Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Vitória SC A 0–1 L
16 Dec FC Vizela H 1–1 D
10 Dec FC Arouca A 2–2 D
02 Dec CF Estrela da Amadora H 1–1 D
12 Nov Gil Vicente FC A 1–1 D
05 Nov Boavista FC H 2–0 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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Vitória SC this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' What a night it is going to be! Vitória SC welcome Rio Ave FC for this crunch clash at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.
  • 5' Ricardo Mangas has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Vitória SC have won 369 goals from 394 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' Poor challenge from Tomas Ribeiro. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 26' Miguel Nobrega picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 27' Miguel Nobrega is having his name booked by the referee on 27.
  • 30' A moment of madness from Toni Borevkovic on 30 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Vitoria SC will be frustrated.
  • 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Vitória SC that had 394 games and scored 369 goals.
  • 40' Vitória SC 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.
  • 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' The whistle greets Amine Oudrhiri as he departs to be replaced by Vitor Gomes.
  • 51' The 27-year-old Jota Silva has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 53' The whistle greets Adrian Butzke as he departs to be replaced by Andre Silva.
  • 58' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 60' Rio Ave FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 60.
  • 63' A stunning finish from Tiago Silva — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 68' Joca is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Vitória SC tonight.
  • 69' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joao Graca.
  • 70' Rio Ave FC make a change. Joca trudges off to be replaced by Andre Pereira on 70 minutes.
  • 75' Rio Ave FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Hernani. He replaces Leonardo Ruiz on 79 minute.
  • 84' Rio Ave FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 84.
  • 85' The whistle greets Tiago Silva as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Silva.
  • 86' Joao Graca makes way for Bruno Ventura at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
  • 86' The referee has no hesitation. Bruno Varela is booked for Vitoria SC — Yellow card on 86.
  • 87' Bruno Varela was booked on 87.
  • 89' Vitoria SC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Jota Silva as he leaves the pitch. Miguel Magalhaes steps in for Vitoria SC.
  • 90' Vitoria SC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • Full Time. Vitória SC beats Rio Ave FC

Lineups

Vitória SC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Álvaro Pacheco

Rio Ave FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Freire

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Andre Andre 2
Nuno Santos 1
Tomas Handel 1
Joao Mendes 1
Filipe Augusto 1
Tiago Silva 1
Telmo Arcanjo 1
Andre Almeida 1

Head to Head

2023-12-23 Vitória SC 1–0 Rio Ave FC 2023-05-14 Rio Ave FC 0–1 Vitória SC 2023-01-07 Vitória SC 0–0 Rio Ave FC 2021-02-13 Vitória SC 1–3 Rio Ave FC 2020-09-27 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Vitória SC

Vitória SC Form

2023-12-23 Vitória SC 1–0 Rio Ave FC W 2023-12-16 Boavista FC 1–1 Vitória SC D 2023-12-09 Vitória SC 3–2 Sporting Clube de Portugal W 2023-12-02 SC Farense 1–2 Vitória SC W 2023-11-11 Vitória SC 1–2 FC Porto L 2023-11-05 Moreirense FC 1–0 Vitória SC L

Rio Ave FC Form

2023-12-23 Vitória SC 1–0 Rio Ave FC L 2023-12-16 Rio Ave FC 1–1 FC Vizela D 2023-12-10 FC Arouca 2–2 Rio Ave FC D 2023-12-02 Rio Ave FC 1–1 CF Estrela da Amadora D 2023-11-12 Gil Vicente FC 1–1 Rio Ave FC D 2023-11-05 Rio Ave FC 2–0 Boavista FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.24 Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.44 Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 76% + Under — clean sheet likely 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Vitória SC55% Draw30% Rio Ave FC15%
Actual: Vitória SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes27% 0% No73%
Avg goals/match: 1.68
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 79%
21%
± 1.5 50%
50%
± 2.5 24%
76%
± 3.5 10%
90%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Vitória SC or Draw
85%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
45%
Vitória SC or Rio Ave FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Vitória SC34% Draw57% Rio Ave FC9%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
21%
2 – 0
13.6%
1 – 1
10.9%
0 – 1
6.9%
2 – 1
6.4%
3 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 2
2.2%
4 – 0
1.7%
0 – 2
1.6%
2 – 2
1.5%

Asian Handicap — Vitória SC

Handicap Vitória SC covers Push Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 17% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 29% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 9% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
64% ✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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