Rio Ave FC vs FC Arouca: match statistics
The match is shaping up to be an evenly contested clash between two teams from the lower part of the table, struggling with defensive issues. Rio Ave FC is in 12th place and has poor home form with only 22% of matches won at home, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. FC Arouca is positioned even lower in 15th place, presenting even worse away statistics – 56% defeats and an average of 2.56 goals conceded away from home. Both teams have similar xG indicators (Rio Ave 1.04 vs Arouca 1.06), suggesting a comparable offensive potential. The last five matches for both teams have brought them only 1 win each, confirming a crisis of form. Considering the high number of draws for Rio Ave this season (8 draws) and the evenly matched nature of the rivalry, a share of the points seems the most likely scenario for this match.
Rio Ave FC vs FC Arouca: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rio Ave FC played against FC Arouca in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Rio Ave FC has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. FC Arouca has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Rio Ave FC scores 1.16 goals per game and allows 1.84. FC Arouca scores 1.05 and allows 2.32. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Rio Ave FC's games and 53% of FC Arouca's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 63%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
FC Arouca has the higher season xG average, 1.15 to 1.06 per game. Rio Ave FC takes 9.3 shots per game, while FC Arouca takes 10.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Rio Ave FC leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. FC Arouca leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rio Ave FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). For FC Arouca, it is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
The match is shaping up to be an evenly contested clash between two teams from the lower part of the table, struggling with defensive issues. Rio Ave FC is in 12th place and has poor home form with only 22% of matches won at home, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. FC Arouca is positioned even lower in 15th place, presenting even worse away statistics – 56% defeats and an average of 2.56 goals conceded away from home. Both teams have similar xG indicators (Rio Ave 1.04 vs Arouca 1.06), suggesting a comparable offensive potential. The last five matches for both teams have brought them only 1 win each, confirming a crisis of form. Considering the high number of draws for Rio Ave this season (8 draws) and the evenly matched nature of the rivalry, a share of the points seems the most likely scenario for this match.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Rio Ave FC | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.34 |
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.
FC Arouca is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Rio Ave FC · 1 pts / game - FC Arouca
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.
Rio Ave FC is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.16 goals / game - Rio Ave FC · 1.05 goals / game - FC Arouca
Rio Ave FC is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.84 goals / game - Rio Ave FC · 2.32 goals / game - FC Arouca
Rio Ave FC scores in 63% of games (12 of 19 meczów), while FC Arouca keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 meczów).
FC Arouca scores in 63% of games (12 of 19 meczów), while Rio Ave FC keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 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 - Rio Ave FC
Over / Under - FC Arouca
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.
Rio Ave FC is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / game - Rio Ave FC · 0.95 pts / game - FC Arouca
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rio Ave FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 21%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
FC Arouca - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* 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 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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
Rio Ave FC
FC Arouca
* 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
| Rio Ave FC | Liga | FC Arouca | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.77 | ▲ 3.37 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 45% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 54% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 30% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 73% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 78% | • 79% |
^ 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 Rio Ave FC's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against FC Arouca. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rio Ave FC vs FC Arouca?
The Liga NOS match finished Rio Ave FC 0:3 FC Arouca. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rio Ave FC vs FC Arouca?
Rio Ave FC score 1.16 goals per game on average and FC Arouca 1.05. The Liga NOS average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Rio Ave FC's matches and 53% of FC Arouca's.
What form are Rio Ave FC and FC Arouca in?
Over the last 5 games Rio Ave FC have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and FC Arouca 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rio Ave FC vs FC Arouca?
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.