- 17 May 2025, Porto vs CD Nacional Madeira, 3-0, Win
- 11 May 2025, Boavista vs Porto, 1-2, Win
- 02 May 2025, Porto vs Moreirense, 3-1, Win
- 26 April 2025, Estrela Amadora vs Porto, 2-0, Lose
- 18 April 2025, Porto vs Famalicao, 2-1, Win
- 16 May 2025, Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente, 1-1, Draw
- 10 May 2025, CD Nacional Madeira vs Rio Ave, 3-3, Draw
- 05 May 2025, Rio Ave vs Estrela Amadora, 2-0, Win
- 27 April 2025, Vitoria Guimaraes vs Rio Ave, 3-0, Lose
- 18 April 2025, Rio Ave vs Santa Clara, 1-1, Draw
In a stalemate, on 3rd February 2024, Porto and Rio Ave in their Primeira Liga contest, ended the match with a 0-0 draw. Despite a hefty number of corner kicks and a high number of fouls from both sides, the game was unable to break the deadlock.
The home team, Porto, despite having 15 fouls throughout the match, and collecting 3 yellow cards, could not translate their aggressive approach into a winning performance. Two of their yellow cards were flashed in the first half within a span of just 15 minutes, indicating a somewhat hastily coordinated effort from their side. Furthermore, they gained their third yellow card midway into the second half, showing that the stern approach was maintained throughout the game.
Rio Ave, the visiting team, with 20 fouls and 2 yellow cards, indicated an even fiercer, but equally non-productive, performance. Their infringements were more evenly distributed with one yellow card gained in the first half and the other in the second.
In terms of set pieces, the multiples of corner opportunities earned by Porto, a staggering 14 compared to none by Rio Ave, indicates their offensive pressure. However, their inability to score, reflects an inefficiency in capitalizing these set pieces, or a commendable Rio Ave's defence. On the other hand, Rio Ave’s lack of corner kicks, zero throughout the game, further highlights the defensive stance they took. This may be seen as a contributing factor to the overall scoreline.
The offside trap seems to have worked well for both teams, with Porto being caught offside 3 times and Rio Ave only once. Porto's higher offside calls aligns with their more frequent attacking play, demonstrated by the higher number of corner kicks.
Despite the rigorous effort from both Porto and Rio Ave, the match remained goalless encompassing a balance of agile defence and missed opportunities.The lack of clinical finishes was palpable.
In a nutshell, this was a combative match with missed opportunities, particularly outlined by the high number of fouls and corner kicks by both teams. The draw can be attributed to the lack of effectiveness in set pieces, particularly by Porto, and an overall strong defensive performance by both sides. For bettors looking for key insights, this match has showcased team characteristics of strong defensive performance and a lack of offensive efficiency, at least in this specific contest.
Form Guide
Win | 3-0 | Porto vs CD Nacional Madeira | |
Win | 1-2 | Boavista vs Porto | |
Win | 3-1 | Porto vs Moreirense | |
Lose | 2-0 | Estrela Amadora vs Porto | |
Win | 2-1 | Porto vs Famalicao |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 4
- GOALS
- 10:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2
- Porto has four wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:5, scoring 2 goals average
Draw | 1-1 | Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente | |
Draw | 3-3 | CD Nacional Madeira vs Rio Ave | |
Win | 2-0 | Rio Ave vs Estrela Amadora | |
Lose | 3-0 | Vitoria Guimaraes vs Rio Ave | |
Draw | 1-1 | Rio Ave vs Santa Clara |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 7:8
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.4
- Rio Ave has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:8, scoring 1.4 goals average
Porto H2H Rio Ave
Away game | Porto | 2 | 2 | Rio Ave | Home game | Liga Portugal | |
Home game | Porto | 2 | 0 | Rio Ave | Away game | Liga Portugal | |
Home game | Porto | 0 | 0 | Rio Ave | Away game | Liga Portugal | |
Away game | Porto | 2 | 1 | Rio Ave | Home game | Liga Portugal | |
Home game | Porto | 1 | 0 | Rio Ave | Away game | Liga Portugal |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 7:3
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.40
- In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Porto overtook Rio Ave three times
- Porto won three times and had two draw
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 7:3; average goals per match – 1.40
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