Tuesday , 22 September 2026

Vitoria SC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2020-21
Vitoria SC
1 – 3
Full Time
Rio Ave FC
Sat 13 Feb 2021 · 18:00 UTC Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques HT 45+1' · FT 45+5'
Ricardo Quaresma 58' Y
Jorge Fernandes 84' Y
Y 88' Ivo Pinto
Y 89' Pedro Amaral

Overview

Match Preview

Vitoria SC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques.

Match Details

  • Referee Andre Dias
  • Referee Inacio Pereira
  • Referee Gustavo Correia
  • Referee Rui Oliveira
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Porto 7 21
2 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 7 16
3 Sporting Clube de Portugal 7 15
4 CD Santa Clara 7 15
5 FC Arouca 7 11
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 6 11
7 Academico de Viseu FC 7 11
8 CF Estrela da Amadora 7 10
9 Moreirense FC 7 8
10 Gil Vicente FC 6 8
11 CS Maritimo 7 8
12 FC Alverca 7 8
13 FC Famalicao 7 7
14 Vitoria SC 7 5
15 CD Nacional 7 4
16 Rio Ave FC 7 4
17 Casa Pia AC 7 4
18 GD Estoril Praia 7 2

Head-to-Head

6
4
4
Vitoria SC 14 games · Avg 2.3 goals Rio Ave FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-13 Vitoria SC 1–3 Rio Ave FC 2020-09-27 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Vitoria SC 2020-01-27 Vitoria SC 1–2 Rio Ave FC 2019-09-08 Rio Ave FC 1–1 Vitoria SC 2019-04-14 Rio Ave FC 2–1 Vitoria SC

Recent Form

Vitoria SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Feb Rio Ave FC H 1–3 L
08 Feb Os Belenenses Futebol A 1–1 D
05 Feb Sport Lisboa e Benfica A 0–0 D
31 Jan CS Maritimo H 1–0 W
24 Jan FC Famalicao A 1–0 W
21 Jan CD Nacional H 3–1 W
Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Feb Vitoria SC A 3–1 W
09 Feb CD Tondela H 2–1 W
05 Feb CD Nacional H 0–0 D
01 Feb FC Porto A 0–2 L
25 Jan CD Santa Clara H 1–2 L
15 Jan Sporting Clube de Portugal A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Vitoria SC Rio Ave FC
#14 Position #16
5 Points 4
7 Played 7
1 / 2 / 4 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 5
5 Scored 5
8 Conceded 15
-3 GD -10
0.71 PPG 0.57
14% Win % 14%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Vitoria SC this season
14% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

Vitoria SC are 14th (5 pts). Rio Ave FC are 16th (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Vitoria SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Vitoria SC
Samu 1 G
Gustavo Silva 1 G
Alioune Ndoye 1 G
Rio Ave FC
Jalen Blesa 2 G 1 A
Tamble Monteiro 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Vitória SC to score. At the same time, Rio Ave FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' Vitória SC have won 372 goals from 398 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' Ricardo Quaresma has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 23' Assisted by Gelson Dala with the perfectly-timed delivery and Carlos Mane makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Andre Almeida made 398 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 32' Rafael Camacho is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 37' Vitória SC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rio Ave FC's shape.
  • 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Guga Rodrigues, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 47' Rio Ave FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 57' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 58' A moment of madness from Ricardo Quaresma on 58 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Vitoria SC will be frustrated.
  • 62' Fresh legs for Vitoria SC! Marcus Edwards comes on to replace Ruben Lameiras.
  • 66' Fresh legs for Rio Ave FC! Tarantini comes on to replace Chico Geraldes.
  • 70' Ricardo Quaresma makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Vitoria SC are in front.
  • 74' Magnificent from Gelson Dala! That is 19 goals in 328 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 74' Ronan Jeronimo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gelson Dala at the 74 minute mark.
  • 75' A change in the Rio Ave FC ranks — Rafael Camacho exits the field as Guga Rodrigues enters on 75.
  • 79' Rio Ave FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Anderson Cruz is hanging Carlos Mane on the field on 79 minute.
  • 81' Gideon Mensah makes way for Rochinha at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vitoria SC.
  • 84' A moment of madness from Jorge Fernandes on 84 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Vitoria SC will be frustrated.
  • 88' The referee calls foul for Ivo Pinto. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 89' Pedro Amaral has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Vitória SC.

Lineups

Vitoria SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach João Henriques

Rio Ave FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miguel Cardoso

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Andre Andre 2
Joao Mendes 1
Filipe Augusto 1
Tiago Silva 1
Telmo Arcanjo 1
Andre Almeida 1
Nuno Santos 1
Bruno Moreira 1

Head to Head

2021-02-13 Vitoria SC 1–3 Rio Ave FC 2020-09-27 Rio Ave FC 0–0 Vitoria SC 2020-01-27 Vitoria SC 1–2 Rio Ave FC 2019-09-08 Rio Ave FC 1–1 Vitoria SC 2019-04-14 Rio Ave FC 2–1 Vitoria SC

Vitoria SC Form

2021-02-13 Vitoria SC 1–3 Rio Ave FC L 2021-02-08 Os Belenenses Futebol 1–1 Vitoria SC D 2021-02-05 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 0–0 Vitoria SC D 2021-01-31 Vitoria SC 1–0 CS Maritimo W 2021-01-24 FC Famalicao 0–1 Vitoria SC W 2021-01-21 Vitoria SC 3–1 CD Nacional W

Rio Ave FC Form

2021-02-13 Vitoria SC 1–3 Rio Ave FC W 2021-02-09 Rio Ave FC 2–1 CD Tondela W 2021-02-05 Rio Ave FC 0–0 CD Nacional D 2021-02-01 FC Porto 2–0 Rio Ave FC L 2021-01-25 Rio Ave FC 1–2 CD Santa Clara L 2021-01-15 Sporting Clube de Portugal 1–1 Rio Ave FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.24 Vitoria SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for: Vitoria SC or Rio Ave FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vitoria SC37% Draw30% Rio Ave FC33%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Vitoria SC or Draw
68%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
63%
Vitoria SC or Rio Ave FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vitoria SC27% Draw50% Rio Ave FC23%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.5%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — Vitoria SC

Handicap Vitoria SC covers Push Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 21% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 19% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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