Thursday , 2 July 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 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

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
#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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Vitória SC this season
18% Clean Sheets
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' In just a few seconds Estadio D. Afonso Henriques will turn into a battlefield for Vitória SC and Rio Ave FC.
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jota Silva suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rio Ave FC that had 324 games and scored 268 goals.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ricardo Mangas made 147 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' Controversy at the stadium! Tomas Ribeiro argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 25' Vitória SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 26' Controversy at the stadium! Miguel Nobrega argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 27' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Miguel Nobrega on 27 minutes.
  • 30' The referee calls foul for Toni Borevkovic. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 40' Portugal international Andre Pereira has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' Emmanuel Boateng is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vitória SC so far.
  • 46' Vitor Gomes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Amine Oudrhiri on 46 minute.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 53' Another substitution for Vitoria SC to replace Adrian Butzke by Andre Silva on 53 minute.
  • 58' Rio Ave FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 60' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Aderlan on 60 minutes.
  • 63' Goal! Tiago Silva scores his 31 goal in 35 matches.
  • 68' The 28-year-old Nelson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 69' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a Yellow card on 69.
  • 70' Another substitution for Rio Ave FC to replace Joca by Andre Pereira on 70 minute.
  • 75' 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.
  • 79' Rio Ave FC make a change. Leonardo Ruiz trudges off to be replaced by Hernani on 79 minutes.
  • 84' It looks surprising Vitória SC does not make any changes. Bruno Varela has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 85' Fresh legs for Vitoria SC! Daniel Silva comes on to replace Tiago Silva.
  • 86' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Bruno Ventura on, Joao Graca off on 86 minutes.
  • 86' Bruno Varela was booked on 86.
  • 87' The referee has no hesitation. Bruno Varela is booked for Vitoria SC — Yellow card on 87.
  • 89' Ze Carlos picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' The Vitoria SC bench stirs into life. Jota Silva is withdrawn and Miguel Magalhaes gets his opportunity.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ze Carlos on 90 minutes.
  • 1-0 the final result. Rio Ave FC will be bitterly disappointed.

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
Pedrao 1
Ricardo Quaresma 1
Clayton 1
Carlos Vinicius 1
Carlos Mane 1
Fabio Ronaldo 1
Gabrielzinho 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
1.42 Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Vitória SC48% Draw28% Rio Ave FC24%
Actual: Vitória SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Vitória SC or Draw
76%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
52%
Vitória SC or Rio Ave FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Vitória SC32% Draw49% Rio Ave FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.1%
2 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Vitória SC

Handicap Vitória SC covers Push Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 23% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
38% ✗
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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