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
Key match information
Rio Ave FC played FC Arouca in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Rio Ave FC: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. FC Arouca: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rio Ave FC scores 1.16 and concedes 1.84 goals per match. FC Arouca scores 1.05 and concedes 2.32. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rio Ave FC 58%, FC Arouca 53%. Over 2.5: Rio Ave FC 63%, FC Arouca 63%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
FC Arouca has higher xG: 1.15 vs 1.06. Rio Ave FC: 9.3 shots per match, FC Arouca: 10.1.
Match halves
Rio Ave FC: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.68. FC Arouca: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.58.
Goals by minute
Rio Ave FC: 61-75 (5 goals). FC Arouca: 0-15 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 6.00, BTTS 100%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
FC Arouca is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Rio Ave FC · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.16 goals / match - Rio Ave FC · 1.05 goals / match - FC Arouca
Rio Ave FC is 26% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.84 goals / match - Rio Ave FC · 2.32 goals / match - FC Arouca
Rio Ave FC scores in 63% of matches (12 of 19 matches), while FC Arouca keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 matches).
FC Arouca scores in 63% of matches (12 of 19 matches), while Rio Ave FC keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Rio Ave FC
Over / Under - FC Arouca
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Rio Ave FC · 0.95 pts / match - FC Arouca
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rio Ave FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 21%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
FC Arouca - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rio Ave FC
FC Arouca
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Rio Ave FC 0 - 1 - 0 FC Arouca. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.