Rio Ave
Rio Ave are 17th in the Primeira Liga on seven points from 10 games. Their last five matches: two wins, zero draws, three defeats. Next: Rio Ave v SC Braga on Sun 8 Nov, with a free model pick on the match page. This season they score 0.9 and concede 2.1 goals a game across 11 matches.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Rio Ave’s home record reads three wins, four draws and eight defeats over their last 15 home matches in all competitions (0.87 points a game, 1.07 for and 2.13 against).
Over 10 matches in the Primeira Liga, Rio Ave take 8 shots a game, the fewest of 18 teams.
The Impact numbers for Rio Ave point to J. Blesa and Vitor Hugo — 4.3 per match over 10 games and 4.3 per match over three games, this season, all competitions.
Rio Ave are 17th in the Primeira Liga on 7 points from 10 games — their last five matches read 2W 0D 3L. TACTIX publishes Rio Ave’s data, free model picks and its own live track record openly (as of 1 November 2026).
Rio Ave This Season in Numbers
- xG for a match
- 0.74over 10 league matches to 8 November 2026
- xG against a match
- 1.71over 10 league matches to 8 November 2026
Rio Ave rank 18th of 18 clubs in the Primeira Liga by expected-goal difference a match (0.74 for, 1.71 against).
Expected goals from the match statistics feed (no shot-level data for this competition, so no set-piece split and no player xG).
Season Outlook
As of 7 November 2026, the TACTIX simulation has Rio Ave finishing 16th. Title < 1% · Top 2 < 1% · Relegation 64%.
Next referee: Claudio Pereira
Where they stand
At home, Rio Ave have three wins, four draws and eight defeats in their last 15 home matches in all competitions — 0.87 points per game, scoring 1.07 and conceding 2.13. Rio Ave’s strength rating has moved from 1331 to 1385 across the last 23 rated Primeira Liga matches since 16 February 2026 (+54, Glicko-2).
Form
Rio Ave’s last 5 results in all competitions read two wins, no draws and three defeats, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.80 per game. 17 of Rio Ave’s last 30 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (57%). Both teams scored in 11 of Rio Ave’s last 30 results in all competitions (37%).
How they play
Rio Ave take 8 shots a game in Primeira Liga matches this season, the fewest of 18 teams (10 matches).
Who is driving it
By TACTIX Impact, J. Blesa (4.3 per match over 10 appearances, three goals and one assist) and Vitor Hugo (4.3 per match over three appearances) have been Rio Ave’s most influential players this season, all competitions.
What comes next
The next 6 fixtures bring two top-five opponents and two bottom-five ones by the current table; first up is SC Braga at home on 8 November 2026. The free model pick in the Primeira Liga has landed 27 of 29 times over the last 30 days of settled Primeira Liga fixtures — the receipt every hub carries, wins and losses alike.
Rio Ave Stats 2026/27 — For and Against
| Per game | Season 11 | Last 8 8 | Home 5 | Away 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0.9 / 2.1 | 1.0 / 2.5 | 1.2 / 3.0 | 0.7 / 1.3 |
| Corners | 4.0 / 5.6 | 4.1 / 5.6 | 4.8 / 4.8 | 3.2 / 6.4 |
| Shots | 8.0 / 15.4 | 8.3 / 15.7 | 9.6 / 14.4 | 6.4 / 16.4 |
| Shots on target | 3.2 / 5.6 | 3.7 / 5.7 | 3.2 / 5.8 | 3.2 / 5.4 |
| Fouls | 10.3 / 12.5 | 11.4 / 12.9 | 10.4 / 13.6 | 10.2 / 11.4 |
| Cards | 2.0 / 1.0 | 2.1 / 1.1 | 1.8 / 0.8 | 2.2 / 1.2 |
Both teams scored: 27% of 11 this season · 38% of the last 8Over 2.5 goals: 55% of 11 this season · 75% of the last 8
Recent Results
- L1–2@ Academico Viseu2026-11-01
- L0–4v Famalicao2026-10-25
- W1–0@ Louletano2026-10-17
- W3–2v Nacional2026-10-11
- L0–1@ Alverca2026-09-19
- D3–3v Estrela2026-09-14
- L0–4@ Santa Clara2026-09-06
- L0–4v Sporting CP2026-08-28
Rio Ave Squad Stats
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | G | A | Per 90 (by role) | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Blesa | FWD | 10 | 876 | 3 | 1 | 1.1 shots | 4.3 |
| Vitor Hugo | GK | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | – | 4.3 |
| Diogo Bezerra | MID | 10 | 802 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 key passes | 3.3 |
| T. Nikitscher | MID | 7 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 key passes | 2.9 |
| M. Vrousai | DEF | 10 | 499 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 tackles | 2.7 |
| G. Liavas | DEF | 8 | 710 | 0 | 0 | 1.9 tackles | 2.6 |
| N. Abbey | DEF | 4 | 267 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 tackles | 2.6 |
| S. Clemmensen | MID | 6 | 339 | 1 | 1 | 1.1 key passes | 2.5 |
| Miguel Patricío | MID | 7 | 361 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 key passes | 2.3 |
| E. van der Gouw | GK | 7 | 639 | 0 | 0 | 59% saved | 2.3 |
| A. Ntoi | MID | 9 | 708 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 key passes | 1.9 |
| Tamble Monteiro | FWD | 10 | 460 | 1 | 0 | 1.4 shots | 1.7 |
| Pedro Amaral | DEF | 3 | 172 | 0 | 0 | – | 1.7 |
| J. Brabec | DEF | 2 | 97 | 0 | 0 | – | 1.7 |
| João Tomé | DEF | 6 | 350 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 tackles | 1.5 |
| F. Petrasso | DEF | 9 | 742 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 tackles | 1.4 |
| Gustavo Mancha | DEF | 7 | 558 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 tackles | 1.4 |
| Diogo Nascimento | MID | 6 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 key passes | 1.3 |
| Caike | DEF | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | – | 1.2 |
| Roland Galčík | FWD | 9 | 338 | 1 | 0 | 1.3 shots | 0.9 |
Rio Ave Stat Leaders
- Most shots per 90Diogo Bezerra1.5 per 90 · 802 min
- Most shots on target per 90J. Blesa0.8 per 90 · 876 min
- Most key passes per 90Diogo Bezerra1.5 per 90 · 802 min
- Most tackles per 90M. Vrousai3.8 per 90 · 499 min
- Most fouls committedA. Ntoi13 in 9 apps
- Most cardsF. Petrasso3 in 9 apps
Per-90 leaders need 450+ minutes with the stat recorded.
Head-to-head
Team Markets
Upcoming Fixtures
Primeira Liga Fixtures Today and the Next Seven Days
Today and the next seven days, in UK time.
- Santa Clara v GIL Vicente Sun 8 Nov, 15:30 GMT
- Vitória SC v FC Porto Sun 8 Nov, 18:00 GMT
- Estrela v Benfica Sun 8 Nov, 20:30 GMT
TACTIX Model Outlook
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where are Rio Ave in the table?
- Rio Ave are 17th on 7 points after 10 matches, with two wins, one draw and seven defeats and a goal difference of -14.
- What is Rio Ave’s recent form?
- In their last five matches Rio Ave have two wins, zero draws and three defeats, scoring 1 and conceding 1.8 goals per game.
- How many goals do Rio Ave score per game?
- Rio Ave have scored 9 and conceded 23 in 10 league games this season — 0.9 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.
- Who are Rio Ave’s key players?
- By TACTIX Impact, J. Blesa, Vitor Hugo and Diogo Bezerra have been Rio Ave’s most influential players this season.
- Can I get Rio Ave match predictions?
- Yes — Rio Ave’s next match, Rio Ave v SC Braga on Sun 8 Nov, has a free TACTIX model pick on its match page, as does every Rio Ave fixture.
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