Arouca v Rio Ave result
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Arouca 1–1 Rio Ave — this Primeira Liga match was drawn.
The result
Arouca and Rio Ave drew 1–1 at Estádio Municipal de Arouca in the Primeira Liga on Monday 10 February. Arouca have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Arouca: José Fontán (71’, assisted by Tiago Esgaio); Rio Ave: Tiago Morais (90’, assisted by João Pedro).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Arouca out-shot Rio Ave 16 to 12 and created the better chances, 1.49 xG to 0.60 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
Discipline
The bookings — Rio Ave: Clayton (57’).
What it changes
Arouca are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Rio Ave are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Tiago Esgaio (Arouca) 7.3, Tiago Morais (Rio Ave) 5.8 and José Fontán (Arouca) 5.3 led the match.
Next up
Arouca next travel to Alverca on 24 October 2026.
Rio Ave next host Famalicao on 25 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Arouca: Alverca v Arouca, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Rio Ave: Rio Ave v Famalicao, Sunday 25 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Arouca 1–1 Rio Ave · Primeira Liga
- Venue: Estádio Municipal de Arouca · Arouca
- Referee: Iancu Vasilica
- Head-to-head (last 6): Arouca 1 · draws 2 · Rio Ave 3 · 1.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Arouca 3W 2D 0L · Rio Ave 3W 1D 1L
Arouca 1–1 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 6 February 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Arouca for / against | Line | Rio Ave for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.57 for · 3.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4 for · 7 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.71 for · 11.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10 for · 20 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.43 for · 3.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3 for · 7 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 16.14 for · 12.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.5 for · 12.25 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3.14 for · 3 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.75 for · 2.5 against n 4 Last 5 |
Arouca
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Gozálbez n 8 | 46.5 | 3.4 | 1 | — |
| D. Nandín n 3 | 26.7 | 3.4 | 4.5 | — |
| A. Trezza n 8 | 85.3 | 2.9 | 0.9 | — |
| Miguel Puche n 8 | 11.8 | 2.9 | 0 | — |
| David Simão n 8 | 71.3 | 2.2 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Yalçın n 8 | 36.6 | 3.4 | 1.2 |
| Miguel Puche n 8 | 11.8 | 1.9 | 0 |
| Jason n 8 | 74.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| V. Morozov n 8 | 32.5 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| M. Sylla n 8 | 65.4 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason n 8 | 74.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| G. Yalçın n 8 | 36.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Henrique Araújo n 8 | 44.6 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Ivo Rodrigues n 8 | 48 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| T. Fukui n 8 | 39 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Danté n 8 | 79 | 2.7 |
| David Simão n 8 | 71.3 | 2.7 |
| D. Nandín n 3 | 26.7 | 2.3 |
| Tiago Esgaio n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
| Weverson n 8 | 73.9 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Nico Mantl n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
Rio Ave
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton n 8 | 88.4 | 3.1 | 2.2 | — |
| A. Oudrhiri n 8 | 37.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 | — |
| B. Aguilera n 8 | 66.4 | 2.5 | 1.9 | — |
| F. Petrasso n 6 | 67.5 | 2.2 | 0.2 | — |
| João Graça n 8 | 41.1 | 1.9 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton n 8 | 88.4 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Koka n 8 | 31.4 | 2.5 | 1.4 |
| Fábio Ronaldo n 8 | 37.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| João Novais n 8 | 58 | 1.7 | 1 |
| André Luiz n 8 | 41.9 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton n 8 | 88.4 | 0.8 | 0 |
| André Luiz n 8 | 41.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Fábio Ronaldo n 8 | 37.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Ole Pohlmann n 8 | 51.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Koka n 8 | 31.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Demir Ege Tıknaz n 8 | 77.3 | 3.6 |
| O. Richards n 8 | 87.1 | 3.2 |
| A. Ntoi n 8 | 61 | 3.1 |
| Tiago Morais n 8 | 40 | 3.1 |
| M. Vrousai n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Miszta n 8 | 90 | 4.3 |
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Match statistics & details
| Arouca | Rio Ave | |
|---|---|---|
| 48% | Possession | 52% |
| 1.49 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.60 |
| 16 | Shots | 12 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 10 | Shots inside the box | 10 |
| 6 | Corners | 3 |
| 3 | Offsides | 3 |
| 20 | Fouls | 10 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 412 | Passes | 439 |
| 80% | Pass accuracy | 80% |
Arouca player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Mantl | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Tiago Esgaio | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Chico Lamba | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| José Fontán | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Weverson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.5 |
| M. Sylla | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| David Simão | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| T. Fukui | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Pablo Gozálbez | 78 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Trezza | 68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Henrique Araújo | 68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Jason sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Nandín sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Loum sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Pedro Santos sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Miguel Puche sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
Rio Ave player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Miszta | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Vrousai | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 |
| A. Ntoi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| N. Abbey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Kiko Bondoso | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Clayton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.7 |
| Martim Neto | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| O. Richards | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Demir Ege Tıknaz | 77 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Ole Pohlmann | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| André Luiz | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Tiago Morais sub | 27 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| João Pedro sub | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| João Graça sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| João Novais sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| K. Zoabi sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Arouca v Rio Ave — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-09-01 Rio Ave 1–0 Arouca
- 2024-04-19 Rio Ave 1–1 Arouca
- 2023-12-10 Arouca 2–2 Rio Ave
- 2023-04-28 Rio Ave 1–0 Arouca
- 2022-11-12 Arouca 0–1 Rio Ave
- 2021-05-30 Rio Ave 0–2 Arouca
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Arouca and Rio Ave?
- In their last 6 meetings, Arouca won 1, Rio Ave won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Arouca and Rio Ave?
- Recent form — Arouca 3W 2D 0L; Rio Ave 3W 1D 1L.
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