GD Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave FC: match statistics
GD Estoril Praia demonstrates significantly better form at home, where they achieve a 46% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +9. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match at home, with only 23% of matches ending without a goal, which points to an effective offense. Rio Ave FC performs considerably worse in away matches, with a mere 23% win rate and a negative goal difference of -11, conceding an average of 1.85 goals per game. Moreover, the visitors fail to score in 38% of their away matches, and their average xG (1.01) is significantly lower than the hosts' xG (1.42). Considering Estoril's home advantage and Rio Ave's poor away form, the most likely scenario is a home win, although a draw also remains a realistic option due to both teams' high draw rates.
GD Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
GD Estoril Praia played against Rio Ave FC in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
GD Estoril Praia has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Rio Ave FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
GD Estoril Praia scores 1.81 goals per game and allows 1.62. Rio Ave FC scores 1.00 and allows 1.73. Games in this league average 2.69 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of GD Estoril Praia's games and 50% of Rio Ave FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 62%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
GD Estoril Praia has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.10 per game. GD Estoril Praia takes 12.0 shots per game, while Rio Ave FC takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
GD Estoril Praia leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.92 goals per game after halftime. Rio Ave FC leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
GD Estoril Praia's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Rio Ave FC, it is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.69 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
GD Estoril Praia demonstrates significantly better form at home, where they achieve a 46% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +9. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match at home, with only 23% of matches ending without a goal, which points to an effective offense. Rio Ave FC performs considerably worse in away matches, with a mere 23% win rate and a negative goal difference of -11, conceding an average of 1.85 goals per game. Moreover, the visitors fail to score in 38% of their away matches, and their average xG (1.01) is significantly lower than the hosts' xG (1.42). Considering Estoril's home advantage and Rio Ave's poor away form, the most likely scenario is a home win, although a draw also remains a realistic option due to both teams' high draw rates.
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Game stats
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
| GD Estoril Praia | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.27 |
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.
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.
GD Estoril Praia is 81% better for: goals scored per game.
1.81 goals / game - GD Estoril Praia · 1 goals / game - Rio Ave FC
GD Estoril Praia is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.62 goals / game - GD Estoril Praia · 1.73 goals / game - Rio Ave FC
GD Estoril Praia scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Rio Ave FC keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 meczów).
Rio Ave FC scores in 58% of games (15 of 26 meczów), while GD Estoril Praia keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 meczów).
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 - GD Estoril Praia
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.
GD Estoril Praia is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - GD Estoril Praia · 1.04 pts / game - Rio Ave FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
GD Estoril Praia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rio Ave FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
GD Estoril Praia
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
| GD Estoril Praia | Liga | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.42 | 2.69 | • 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 55% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 30% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 70% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 79% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from GD Estoril Praia's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Rio Ave FC. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of GD Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave FC?
The Liga NOS match finished GD Estoril Praia 1:2 Rio Ave FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before GD Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave FC?
GD Estoril Praia score 1.81 goals per game on average and Rio Ave FC 1.00. The Liga NOS average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 54% of GD Estoril Praia's matches and 50% of Rio Ave FC's.
What form are GD Estoril Praia and Rio Ave FC in?
Over the last 5 games GD Estoril Praia have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Rio Ave FC 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for GD Estoril Praia vs Rio Ave FC?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.