Alverca vs Rio Ave FC: match statistics
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Alverca vs Rio Ave FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Alverca plays Rio Ave FC in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Complexo Desportivo FC Alverca.
Recent form
Alverca has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Rio Ave FC has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Alverca scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.83. Rio Ave FC scores 0.83 and allows 2.33. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 83% of Alverca's games and 17% of Rio Ave FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 50%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Alverca has the higher season xG average, 1.11 to 0.84 per game. Alverca takes 10.0 shots per game, while Rio Ave FC takes 7.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Alverca leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Rio Ave FC leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Alverca's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Rio Ave FC, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Alverca | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Alverca is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Alverca · 0.8 pts / game - Rio Ave FC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Alverca is 60% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Alverca · 0.83 goals / game - Rio Ave FC
Alverca is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.83 goals / game - Alverca · 2.33 goals / game - Rio Ave FC
Alverca scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Rio Ave FC keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 games).
Rio Ave FC scores in 33% of games (2 of 6 games), while Alverca keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Alverca
Over / Under - Rio Ave FC
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Alverca is 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Alverca · 0.83 pts / game - Rio Ave FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Alverca - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rio Ave FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Alverca
Rio Ave FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| Alverca | Liga | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.17 | 2.79 | ▲ 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 83% | 49% | ▼ 17% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 28% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 72% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 75% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Alverca's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Rio Ave FC. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Alverca and Rio Ave FC play?
Alverca face Rio Ave FC on September 19, 2026 in Liga NOS at Complexo Desportivo FC Alverca. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Alverca and Rio Ave FC?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Alverca won 1, Rio Ave FC won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Alverca vs Rio Ave FC?
Alverca score 1.33 goals per game on average and Rio Ave FC 0.83. The Liga NOS average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 83% of Alverca's matches and 17% of Rio Ave FC's.
What form are Alverca and Rio Ave FC in?
Over the last 5 games Alverca have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Rio Ave FC 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Alverca vs Rio Ave FC?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Alverca vs Rio Ave FC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.