Rio Ave FC
Rio Ave FC 2026/2027: season in numbers
Rio Ave FC in Liga Portugal
Rio Ave FC plays in Liga Portugal (Portugal) during the 2026/2027 season. Rio Ave FC is No. 14 in the standings. Next game: Famalicão.
Form and record
Rio Ave FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses, averaging 0.88 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, worth 0.80 points per game.
Goals and clean sheets
Rio Ave FC scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.13. The team keeps a clean sheet in 13% of games and fails to score in 63%.
BTTS / Over / Under
Both teams score in 25% of Rio Ave FC's games. 50% finish with at least three goals and 50% with at least four. Those games average 3.13 total goals.
Goal patterns
Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 25% of games. The team scored in both halves in 38% of games. Last five: BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 80%.
Halves and minutes
Rio Ave FC scores 0.38 goals in the first half and 0.63 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 31-45 (2 goals).
xG and playing style
Rio Ave FC averages 0.92 xG and 1.80 xGA per game. The team takes 7.6 shots, puts 3.1 on target and averages 45% possession.
Key statistical indicators
Rio Ave FC's xG differential is -0.88 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by -0.08. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.
Season overview
Record
Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.
Goals
Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
Goal lines (Over/Under)
See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.
Full game - Over / Under
Halves
Goal patterns
Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.
Combinations (season)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.8 |
| Average goals per game | 4.0 |
| xG per gamexG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | 0.97 |
| Opponent xG per gamexGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | 1.84 |
| BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored. | 40% |
| Over 2.5Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match. | 80% |
Game halves
First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.
Half-time state
Second-half results
Goals and clean sheets by half
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| PPG (season) | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Min. 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| Min. 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| Min. 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheets | 0% | 40% |
| Games without a goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -2 |
Goals by minute
The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Advanced stats
Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).
Attacking profile
Style: Counter-attackingxG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.
Key statistical indicators
A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.
* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.
Squad
Players with verified appearances in this competition season.
Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches
Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.
Last 5 matches
2-1-2Last 6 matches
2-1-3Last 10 matches
3-2-5Corners
See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.
Overall
8 matchesCards and discipline
Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.
Overall
8 matchesStrength of recent opponents
Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.
Over its last 6 games, Rio Ave FC faced opponents averaging 1.31 points per game and an average standings position of No. 9.7 in a 18-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a average difficulty schedule.
Recent games
Upcoming games
FAQ
What is Rio Ave FC's recent form?
Rio Ave FC has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over the last five games. The team averages 0.88 points per game this season.
Where is Rio Ave FC in the Liga NOS standings?
Rio Ave FC is No. 14 with 7 points.
How many goals does Rio Ave FC score per game?
Rio Ave FC scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.13. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.
How often do Rio Ave FC's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?
Both teams score in 25% of Rio Ave FC's games, while 50% finish with at least three goals. Rio Ave FC keeps a clean sheet in 13% of games.
Who does Rio Ave FC play next?
Rio Ave FC's next game is Rio Ave FC vs. Famalicão on October 25, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.
Where can I find Rio Ave FC stats and betting picks?
This page covers Rio Ave FC's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.