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Full-time · Rio Ave 2–1 Estrela

Primeira Liga · · Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube

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Rio Ave 2–1 Estrela — Rio Ave won this Primeira Liga match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Rio Ave beat Estrela 2–1 at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube in the Primeira Liga on Sunday 15 March.

The goals

Rio Ave led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Rio Ave: Jalen Blesa (27’, assisted by Dario Špikić; 48’, assisted by Dario Špikić); Estrela: Rodrigo Pinho (65’, assisted by Robinho).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Rio Ave 2.75, Estrela 1.34, from 18 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

F. Verissimo showed six yellow cards — against 5.3 yellows a game across the last 15 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Rio Ave: Jakub Brabec (8’), Ole Pohlmann (45+1’), Ennio van der Gouw (67’) and Ryan Guilherme (68’); Estrela: M. Scholze (15’) and Eddy Doue (80’).

What it changes

Rio Ave have scored 35 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 19 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Rio Ave have conceded 57 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 19 clubs.

Estrela have scored 38 goals, the 10th-most of the 19 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Estrela have conceded 56 goals, the fifth-most of the 19 clubs.

Rio Ave are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Estrela are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jalen Blesa (Rio Ave) 11.0, Dario Špikić (Rio Ave) 7.1 and Tamás Nikitscher (Rio Ave) 5.9 led the match.

Next up

Rio Ave next host SC Braga on 8 November 2026.

Estrela next host Benfica on 8 November 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 SC Braga, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Estrela: Estrela v Benfica, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Rio Ave 2–1 Estrela · Primeira Liga
  • Venue: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube · Vila do Conde
  • Referee: F. Verissimo
  • Head-to-head (last 5): Rio Ave 2 · draws 2 · Estrela 1 · 2.4 goals/game
  • Recent form: Rio Ave 1W 1D 3L · Estrela 1W 2D 2L

Rio Ave 2–1 Estrela (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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.25 / 0.63
Goals
against 1.88 / 2 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.63 / 2.88
Corners
against 6.13 / 6.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
2.75 / 3.38
Shots on target
against 4.88 / 5.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.13 / 2.5
Cards
against 1.75 / 2.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
5.33 yellows
Referee · F. Verissimo
25.6 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 15 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 9 March 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 9 March 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameRio Ave for / againstLineEstrela for / against
Goals scored
0.25 for · 1.88 against n 8
2.5standard
0.63 for · 2 against n 8
Corners won
3.63 for · 6.13 against n 8
9.5standard
2.88 for · 6.5 against n 8
Shots
10.25 for · 13.63 against n 8
19.5standard
9 for · 14 against n 8
Shots on target
2.75 for · 4.88 against n 8
8.5standard
3.38 for · 5.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.88 for · 15.38 against n 8
21.5standard
15.88 for · 14 against n 8
Cards shown
2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8
3.5standard
2.5 for · 2.38 against n 8

Referee: F. Verissimo — 5.33 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 25.6 fouls over 15 matches.

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Rio Ave

Rio Ave Goalkeeper

Rio Ave — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
C. Miszta17901530 min673.9 /90301.8 /9000 /90
E. van der Gouw590450 min122.4 /9061.2 /9000 /90
K. Chamorro390270 min93 /9082.7 /9000 /90
Rio Ave — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rio Ave before kick-off, to 9 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
C. Miszta n 890
3.68/5
E. van der Gouw n 590
2.44/2

Rio Ave Defensive

Rio Ave — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
N. Abbey18811460 min261.6 /90211.3 /9090.6 /90503.1 /9080.5 /9030.2 /90
J. Brabec17871485 min211.3 /90181.1 /90221.3 /90482.9 /9080.5 /9020.1 /90
F. Petrasso16801278 min151.1 /9070.5 /9090.6 /90402.8 /90161.1 /9050.4 /90
J. Panzo14781095 min191.6 /90191.6 /90161.3 /90473.9 /90181.5 /9030.2 /90
O. Richards867538 min91.5 /9081.3 /9010.2 /90264.3 /9061 /9020.3 /90
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Rio Ave — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rio Ave before kick-off, to 9 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Vrousai n 887.9
14/2
28/5
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Ole Pohlmann n 845.9
13/1
1.74/2
—
A. Ntoi n 881.1
2.27/5
1.25/2
—
D. Špikić n 857.5
2.36/5
26/2
—
Clayton n 889.8
1.67/4
3.58/7
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Rio Ave — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rio Ave before kick-off, to 9 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Vrousai n 887.9
2.87/6
Ole Pohlmann n 845.9
0.52/0
A. Ntoi n 881.1
1.45/3
D. Špikić n 857.5
2.36/5
Clayton n 889.8
0.11/0
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Rio Ave Attacking

Rio Ave — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
D. Špikić21541132 min20.2 /9010.1 /90100.8 /9060.5 /90141.1 /90141.1 /90
Clayton19841600 min100.6 /9040.2 /90321.8 /90231.3 /90110.6 /9060.3 /90
André Luiz19791500 min70.4 /9050.3 /90342 /90191.1 /90221.3 /90301.8 /90
J. Blesa572359 min20.5 /9000 /9030.8 /9020.5 /9020.5 /9010.3 /90
Tamble Monteiro467268 min00 /9000 /9031 /9010.3 /9000 /9010.3 /90
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Rio Ave — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rio Ave before kick-off, to 9 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Vrousai n 887.9
1.25/3
0.53/1
Ole Pohlmann n 845.9
1.53/2
0.51/1
A. Ntoi n 881.1
0.74/1
0.11/0
D. Špikić n 857.5
1.24/2
0.63/0
Clayton n 889.8
26/4
1.55/4
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Rio Ave — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rio Ave before kick-off, to 9 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Vrousai n 887.9
00/0
00/0
Ole Pohlmann n 845.9
00/0
00/0
A. Ntoi n 881.1
00/0
0.11/0
D. Špikić n 857.5
00/0
0.21/0
Clayton n 889.8
0.42/1
0.31/1
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Estrela

Estrela Goalkeeper

Estrela — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Renan Ribeiro25902250 min783.1 /90431.7 /9010 /90
Estrela — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Estrela before kick-off, to 9 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Renan Ribeiro n 890
3.27/7

Estrela Defensive

Estrela — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Luan Patrick24872079 min311.3 /90271.2 /90241 /90733.2 /90180.8 /9010 /90
Bernardo Schappo21841766 min402 /90221.1 /90191 /901437.3 /90241.2 /9050.3 /90
Jefferson Encada18701259 min201.4 /90141 /9080.6 /90543.9 /90191.4 /9030.2 /90
Otávio15671000 min262.3 /90302.7 /9060.5 /90696.2 /90252.3 /9040.4 /90
A. Chernev1283990 min181.6 /9030.3 /9030.3 /90474.3 /90121.1 /9030.3 /90
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Estrela — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Estrela before kick-off, to 9 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Renan Ribeiro n 890
00/0
0.43/0
—
Luan Patrick n 884.4
0.84/2
0.43/0
—
Paulo Moreira n 890
1.98/6
1.34/3
—
A. Marcus n 879.8
1.77/4
2.17/4
—
I. Stoica n 851.8
1.76/1
25/2
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Estrela — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Estrela before kick-off, to 9 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Luan Patrick n 884.4
2.17/6
Paulo Moreira n 890
2.37/5
A. Marcus n 879.8
1.37/1
I. Stoica n 851.8
1.14/1
Bernardo Schappo n 884.4
1.78/4
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Estrela Attacking

Estrela — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
I. Stoica22471032 min20.2 /9020.2 /90141.2 /9070.6 /90111 /9050.4 /90
Kikas17711213 min60.4 /9010.1 /90251.9 /90161.2 /9090.7 /9010.1 /90
Rodrigo Pinho1534504 min10.2 /9010.2 /90142.5 /9061.1 /9050.9 /9030.5 /90
Jorge Meireles1157624 min00 /9010.1 /9040.6 /9020.3 /9071 /9081.2 /90
L. Antonetti642254 min00 /9000 /9031.1 /9031.1 /9000 /9041.4 /90
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Estrela — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Estrela before kick-off, to 9 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Renan Ribeiro n 890
00/0
00/0
Luan Patrick n 884.4
00/0
00/0
Paulo Moreira n 890
15/3
0.43/0
A. Marcus n 879.8
1.37/2
0.75/0
I. Stoica n 851.8
1.34/2
0.72/1
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Estrela — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Estrela before kick-off, to 9 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Renan Ribeiro n 890
00/0
00/0
Luan Patrick n 884.4
00/0
00/0
Paulo Moreira n 890
0.11/0
0.32/0
A. Marcus n 879.8
0.32/0
0.11/0
I. Stoica n 851.8
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Rio AveEstrela
44%Possession56%
2.75Expected goals (xG)1.34
18Shots11
6Shots on target3
3Shots off target6
9Blocked shots2
12Shots inside the box5
10Corners4
0Offsides1
16Fouls12
4Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
2Saves4
358Passes462
83%Pass accuracy84%

Rio Ave Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
E. van der Gouw90000000Y6.3
M. Vrousai9000113107.2
J. Brabec90001010Y6.2
Gustavo Mancha9000000106.7
T. Nikitscher9000001607.3
A. Ntoi9000100107
J. Blesa8920430108.9
Diogo Bezerra8800003006.3
N. Abbey7500001106.9
D. Špikić7502113107.3
Ole Pohlmann58000001Y5.6
Ryan Guilherme sub32001101Y6.3
João Tomé sub1500001107
Tamble Monteiro sub1500000006.6
G. Liavas sub20000100–
F. Petrasso sub10000000–

Estrela Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Renan Ribeiro9000000007.3
K. Höög Jansson9000001207.2
Paulo Moreira9000000206.5
A. Marcus9000210207
Jovane Cabral9000200206.3
Rodrigo Pinho9010220007.2
Luan Patrick8900001107.5
Bruno Langa8900001106.6
M. Scholze83001003Y6.2
Otávio5400000306.9
I. Stoica5400101106.5
Robinho sub3601101008.3
Eddy Doue sub36000011Y6.5
L. Antonetti sub1100000006.7
Y. Kalley sub10000000–
T. Moustier sub10000010–

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 Estrela — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Rio AveLLLDW
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 0.4 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
EstrelaWLLDD
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 0.8 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 5
Rio Ave 2 · 2 draws · Estrela 1 · 2.4 goals/game
  • 2025-10-25 Estrela 1–2 Rio Ave
  • 2025-05-05 Rio Ave 2–0 Estrela
  • 2024-12-23 Estrela 1–0 Rio Ave
  • 2024-04-14 Estrela 2–2 Rio Ave
  • 2023-12-02 Rio Ave 1–1 Estrela
League standing · 2025/26
Rio Ave#12 pos36 pts34 pl-22 GD
Estrela#15 pos30 pts34 pl-18 GD
Goals per game
Rio Ave scored1.03
Estrela scored1.12
Rio Ave conceded1.68
Estrela conceded1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave and Estrela?
In their last 5 meetings, Rio Ave won 2, Estrela won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.4 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Rio Ave and Estrela?
Recent form — Rio Ave 1W 1D 3L; Estrela 1W 2D 2L.

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