Saturday , 7 November 2026

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

Primeira Liga · 2023-24
Vitoria 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

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Porto 10 30
2 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 10 25
3 Sporting Clube de Portugal 10 21
4 CD Santa Clara 10 21
5 FC Arouca 11 20
6 Academico de Viseu FC 10 20
7 Gil Vicente FC 10 15
8 Sporting Clube de Braga 10 14
9 Moreirense FC 10 14
10 FC Famalicao 11 13
11 FC Alverca 10 11
12 CF Estrela da Amadora 10 10
13 Vitoria SC 10 9
14 CS Maritimo 10 8
15 Rio Ave FC 10 7
16 Casa Pia AC 10 7
17 CD Nacional 10 7
18 GD Estoril Praia 10 2

Head-to-Head

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

Recent Form

Vitoria 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 Vitoria 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

Vitoria SC Rio Ave FC
#13 Position #15
9 Points 7
10 Played 10
2 / 3 / 5 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 7
10 Scored 9
10 Conceded 23
+0 GD -14
0.90 PPG 0.70
20% Win % 20%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
40% Clean Sheets
Vitoria SC this season
10% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

Vitoria SC are 13th (9 pts). Rio Ave FC are 15th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Vitoria SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
2/2
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Vitoria 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' The game is set. Vitoria SC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Bruno Gaspar is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rio Ave FC so far.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 20' Tomas Ribeiro has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 20.
  • 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rio Ave FC that had 331 games and scored 273 goals.
  • 26' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Miguel Nobrega.
  • 27' The referee has no hesitation. Miguel Nobrega is booked for Rio Ave FC — Yellow card on 27.
  • 30' Toni Borevkovic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 30.
  • 35' Vitoria SC is showing some good football. However, Vitoria SC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vitoria SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vitoria SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 46' Vitor Gomes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Amine Oudrhiri on 46 minute.
  • 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Fabio Ronaldo, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 53' Adrian Butzke makes way for Andre Silva at the 53 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vitoria SC.
  • 58' Rio Ave FC 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.
  • 60' A moment of madness from Aderlan on 60 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rio Ave FC will be frustrated.
  • 63' Tiago Silva adds to his 0 season tally! Vitoria SC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 68' Rio Ave FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 69' Joao Graca is having his name booked by the referee on 69.
  • 70' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Joca is replaced by Andre Pereira on 70 minute.
  • 75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
  • 79' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Hernani on, Leonardo Ruiz off on 79 minutes.
  • 84' The travelling Rio Ave FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Vitoria SC team. Tiago Silva is replaced by Daniel Silva on 85 minute.
  • 86' Bruno Ventura gets the nod from Rio Ave FC. He replaces Joao Graca and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Bruno Varela.
  • 87' The referee shows Vitoria SC player a Yellow card on 87.
  • 89' Ze Carlos has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
  • 90' Jota Silva makes way for Miguel Magalhaes at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vitoria SC.
  • 90' Ze Carlos is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Rio Ave FC.

Lineups

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

Vitoria SC Form

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

Rio Ave FC Form

2023-12-23 Vitoria 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
1.59 Vitoria SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77 Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Vitoria SC56% Draw26% Rio Ave FC18%
Actual: Vitoria SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Vitoria SC or Draw
82%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
44%
Vitoria SC or Rio Ave FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Vitoria SC38% Draw49% Rio Ave FC13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 0
11.6%
0 – 0
11.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
6%
3 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Vitoria SC

Handicap Vitoria SC covers Push Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 17% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 25% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
47% ✗
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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