Rio Ave v AVS result
Rio Ave 1–1 AVS — this Primeira Liga match was drawn.
The result
Rio Ave and AVS drew 1–1 at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube in the Primeira Liga on Sunday 16 February. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Rio Ave out-shot AVS 16 to 11 and created the better chances, 1.77 xG to 0.68 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
The goals
AVS led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — AVS: J. Mercado (32’, assisted by Jaume Grau); Rio Ave: Demir Ege Tıknaz (62’).
Discipline
The bookings — Rio Ave: O. Richards (56’), Clayton (57’), Kiko Bondoso (75’), Demir Ege Tıknaz (83’), C. Miszta (90’) and Martim Neto (90’); AVS: Gustavo Assunção (61’).
What it changes
Rio Ave are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions. AVS are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Rio Ave have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jaume Grau (AVS) 7.7, Demir Ege Tıknaz (Rio Ave) 7.2 and J. Mercado (AVS) 7.0 led the match.
Next up
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 Rio Ave: Rio Ave v Famalicao, Sunday 25 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Rio Ave 1–1 AVS · Primeira Liga
- Venue: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube · Vila do Conde
- Referee: David Silva
- Head-to-head (last 1): Rio Ave 0 · draws 0 · AVS 1 · 1 goals/game
- Recent form: Rio Ave 2W 2D 1L · AVS 1W 1D 3L
Rio Ave 1–1 AVS (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 10 February 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Rio Ave for / against | Line | AVS for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.8 for · 6.8 against n 5 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.25 for · 3.75 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.4 for · 19.2 against n 5 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.75 for · 13.25 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.2 for · 6.4 against n 5 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.5 for · 4.75 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.8 for · 13.8 against n 5 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.75 for · 12.25 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.6 for · 2 against n 5 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.5 for · 1.5 against n 4 Last 5 |
Rio Ave
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Zoabi n 3 | 25.3 | 3.6 | 2.4 | — |
| Clayton n 8 | 88.4 | 2.7 | 2.2 | — |
| B. Aguilera n 8 | 66.4 | 2.5 | 1.9 | — |
| F. Petrasso n 6 | 67.5 | 2.2 | 0.2 | — |
| João Graça n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton n 8 | 88.4 | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| Koka n 8 | 31.4 | 2.5 | 1.4 |
| Fábio Ronaldo n 8 | 45 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Tiago Morais n 8 | 38.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| João Novais n 8 | 54 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton n 8 | 88.4 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Fábio Ronaldo n 8 | 45 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Ole Pohlmann n 8 | 55.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| André Luiz n 8 | 47.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Koka n 8 | 31.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| O. Richards n 8 | 85.5 | 3.4 |
| Demir Ege Tıknaz n 8 | 81.6 | 3.4 |
| Tiago Morais n 8 | 38.1 | 3 |
| A. Ntoi n 8 | 61 | 2.8 |
| M. Vrousai n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Miszta n 8 | 90 | 4.3 |
AVS
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Mena n 8 | 11.5 | 8.8 | 5.9 | — |
| Rafael Rodrigues n 8 | 42.8 | 2.9 | 0.3 | — |
| Nenê n 8 | 38.3 | 2.9 | 1.8 | — |
| J. Mercado n 8 | 53.1 | 2.8 | 0 | — |
| Gustavo Assunção n 8 | 68.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nenê n 8 | 38.3 | 3.8 | 0.9 |
| Rodrigo Ribeiro n 8 | 68.1 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Vasco Lopes n 8 | 47.3 | 2.4 | 1 |
| B. Akinsola n 8 | 31.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| J. Mercado n 8 | 53.1 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaume Grau n 8 | 60.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Nenê n 8 | 38.3 | 0 | 0.3 |
| C. Devenish n 8 | 85.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| B. Roux n 8 | 84.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Lucas Piazón n 8 | 73.4 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Y. Mena n 8 | 11.5 | 2.9 |
| Rafael Rodrigues n 8 | 42.8 | 2.6 |
| Lucas Piazón n 8 | 73.4 | 2.5 |
| Gustavo Mendonça n 8 | 35.8 | 2.5 |
| Fernando Fonseca n 8 | 78.8 | 2.3 |
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Match statistics & details
| Rio Ave | AVS | |
|---|---|---|
| 61% | Possession | 39% |
| 1.77 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.68 |
| 16 | Shots | 11 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 8 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 13 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 2 | Corners | 4 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 14 | Fouls | 19 |
| 6 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 455 | Passes | 295 |
| 82% | Pass accuracy | 72% |
Rio Ave player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Miszta | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| M. Vrousai | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Ntoi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| N. Abbey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Kiko Bondoso | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 7 |
| Clayton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.7 |
| Demir Ege Tıknaz | 86 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | Y | 7.7 |
| Ole Pohlmann | 79 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| O. Richards | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| T. Bakoulas | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Tiago Morais | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Martim Neto sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| André Luiz sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| João Pedro sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.7 |
| João Graça sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| João Novais sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
AVS player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Ochoa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Tomás Tavares | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Devenish | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Aderllan Santos | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.6 |
| Rafael Rodrigues | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Jaume Grau | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Lucas Piazón | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Vasco Lopes | 87 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Mercado | 79 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| G. Rodrigues | 79 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Gustavo Assunção | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| Gustavo Mendonça sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| B. Akinsola sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Ze Luis sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Rodrigo Ribeiro sub | 10 | 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 Rio Ave v AVS — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-09-14 AVS 1–0 Rio Ave
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave and AVS?
- In their last 1 meetings, Rio Ave won 0, AVS won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 1 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Rio Ave and AVS?
- Recent form — Rio Ave 2W 2D 1L; AVS 1W 1D 3L.
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