Saturday , 8 August 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 CD Tondela 32 27
2 AVS 33 20
3 CS Maritimo 1 3
4 FC Arouca 1 3
5 FC Famalicão 1 1
6 GD Estoril Praia 1 1
7 Sporting Clube de Portugal 1 1
8 CF Estrela da Amadora 1 1
9 Académico de Viseu FC 0 0
10 FC Porto 0 0
11 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 0 0
12 Sporting Clube de Braga 0 0
13 Gil Vicente FC 0 0
14 Moreirense FC 0 0
15 FC Alverca 0 0
16 Rio Ave FC 0 0
17 CD Santa Clara 0 0
18 CD Nacional 0 0
19 Vitoria SC 1 0
20 Casa Pia AC 1 0

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
#19 Position #16
0 Points 0
1 Played 0
0 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
1 Conceded 0
-1 GD +0
0.00 PPG –
0% Win % –

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Vitoria SC this season

Vitoria SC are 19th (0 pts). Rio Ave FC are 16th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

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
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 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
3 / 4
0.6 Vitoria 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 90% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vitoria SC38% Draw42% Rio Ave FC20%
Actual: Vitoria SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes18% 0% No82%
Avg goals/match: 1.04
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 62%
38%
± 1.5 29%
71%
± 2.5 10%
90%
± 3.5 3%
97%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Vitoria SC or Draw
80%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
62%
Vitoria SC or Rio Ave FC
58%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Vitoria SC17% Draw72% Rio Ave FC11%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
38.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
13.7%
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 1
3.1%
0 – 2
3%
1 – 2
2.2%
3 – 0
1.1%
2 – 2
0.9%
3 – 1
0.7%
0 – 3
0.4%

Asian Handicap — Vitoria SC

Handicap Vitoria SC covers Push Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 23% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 16% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
64% ✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
55% ✗

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