Sunday , 16 August 2026

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2024-25
Vitória SC
3 – 0
Full Time
Rio Ave FC
Sun 27 Apr 2025 · 17:00 UTC Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques 17,304 HT 45' · FT 45'
Theofanis Bakoulas og 15' 1–0
Joao Mendes 31' 2–0
Telmo Arcanjo 44' 3–0
Y 24' Joao Tome
Filipe Relvas 43' Y
Y 85' Andre Luiz

Overview

Match Preview

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Dom 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
2025-04-27 Vitória SC 3–0 Rio Ave FC 2024-12-16 Rio Ave FC 2–2 Vitória SC 2024-05-04 Rio Ave FC 2–1 Vitória SC 2023-12-23 Vitória SC 1–0 Rio Ave FC 2023-05-14 Rio Ave FC 0–1 Vitória SC

Recent Form

Vitória SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr Rio Ave FC H 3–0 W
19 Apr Sport Lisboa e Benfica H 0–3 L
11 Apr Gil Vicente FC A 1–0 W
05 Apr CD Santa Clara H 2–0 W
30 Mar Moreirense FC A 2–2 D
16 Mar CF Estrela da Amadora H 2–0 W
Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr Vitória SC A 0–3 L
18 Apr CD Santa Clara H 1–1 D
13 Apr Moreirense FC A 2–0 W
07 Apr Boavista FC H 0–2 L
29 Mar Casa Pia AC A 1–2 L
16 Mar Sport Lisboa e Benfica H 2–3 L

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' Welcome to Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques that hosts another battle between Vitória SC and Rio Ave FC.
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' Marious Vrousai is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rio Ave FC tonight.
  • 15' Theofanis Bakoulas makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Rio Ave FC are in front.
  • 20' Filipe Relvas has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 24' A moment of madness from Joao Tome on 24 minutes earns him a card. Rio Ave FC will be frustrated.
  • 29' Rio Ave FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 31' A stunning finish from Joao Mendes — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 36' The crowd applauds Joao Tome as he leaves the pitch. Joao Pedro steps in for Rio Ave FC.
  • 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joao Novais, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Filipe Relvas.
  • 44' What a strike from Telmo Arcanjo! The score is 0-3.
  • 49' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 54' A quiet spell here at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques. Rio Ave FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 58' The crowd applauds Ole Pohlmann as he leaves the pitch. Joao Novais steps in for Rio Ave FC.
  • 63' Vitoria SC ring the changes. Telmo Arcanjo has done his job and it is now time for Nuno Santos to step up.
  • 67' Vitoria SC make a change. Chuchu trudges off to be replaced by Nelson Oliveira on 67 minutes.
  • 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 77' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 82' Theofanis Bakoulas makes way for Martim Neto at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
  • 85' A moment of madness from Andre Luiz on 85 minutes earns him a card. Rio Ave FC will be frustrated.
  • 90' Vitória SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rio Ave FC backline.
  • Rio Ave FC will have plenty to reflect on. Vitória SC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Vitória SC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Freire

Rio Ave FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Petit

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Andre Andre 2
Clayton 1
Carlos Vinicius 1
Carlos Mane 1
Fabio Ronaldo 1
Gabrielzinho 1
Gelson Dala 1
Samu 1

Head to Head

2025-04-27 Vitória SC 3–0 Rio Ave FC 2024-12-16 Rio Ave FC 2–2 Vitória SC 2024-05-04 Rio Ave FC 2–1 Vitória SC 2023-12-23 Vitória SC 1–0 Rio Ave FC 2023-05-14 Rio Ave FC 0–1 Vitória SC

Vitória SC Form

2025-04-27 Vitória SC 3–0 Rio Ave FC W 2025-04-19 Vitória SC 0–3 Sport Lisboa e Benfica L 2025-04-11 Gil Vicente FC 0–1 Vitória SC W 2025-04-05 Vitória SC 2–0 CD Santa Clara W 2025-03-30 Moreirense FC 2–2 Vitória SC D 2025-03-16 Vitória SC 2–0 CF Estrela da Amadora W

Rio Ave FC Form

2025-04-27 Vitória SC 3–0 Rio Ave FC L 2025-04-18 Rio Ave FC 1–1 CD Santa Clara D 2025-04-13 Moreirense FC 0–2 Rio Ave FC W 2025-04-07 Rio Ave FC 0–2 Boavista FC L 2025-03-29 Casa Pia AC 2–1 Rio Ave FC L 2025-03-16 Rio Ave FC 2–3 Sport Lisboa e Benfica L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.53 Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.44 Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 71% + Under 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Vitória SC63% Draw25% Rio Ave FC12%
Actual: Vitória SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes29% 0% No71%
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Vitória SC or Draw
89%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
37%
Vitória SC or Rio Ave FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vitória SC41% Draw52% Rio Ave FC7%
Actual: Vitória SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
20.5%
0 – 0
16.1%
2 – 0
15.7%
1 – 1
9.9%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 1
3.8%
4 – 0
3%
1 – 2
1.9%
2 – 2
1.6%
4 – 1
1.5%

Asian Handicap — Vitória SC

Handicap Vitória SC covers Push Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 20% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 29% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 91% — 9%
+1 91% 7% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
65% ✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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