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. League position: 14. Next match: Famalicão.
Form and record
Rio Ave FC: 2-1-5, 0.88 pts/match. Last five: LLDLW (0.80 pts/match).
Goals and clean sheets
Rio Ave FC scores 1.00 and concedes 2.13 goals per match. Clean sheets: 13%. Failed to score: 63%.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: 25%. Over 2.5: 50%. Over 3.5: 50%. Average goals in this team's matches: 3.13.
Goal patterns
Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 25% of matches. The team scored in both halves in 38% of matches. 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 produces 0.92 xG and allows 1.80 xGA per match. Shots: 7.6 total, 3.1 on target. Possession: 45%.
Key statistical indicators
Rio Ave FC has a net xG of -0.88 per match. The last-five PPG differs from the season average by -0.08. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.
Season overview
Record
Wins, draws and losses overall and split by home and away matches.
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)
How often this team's matches clear goal thresholds, including halves and league context.
Full match - Over / Under
Halves
Goal patterns
Goal-event combinations in this team's matches plus detailed averages from the last five.
Combinations (season)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Goals for / match | 1.2 |
| Goals against / match | 2.8 |
| Average goals in match | 4.0 |
| xG per matchxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | 0.97 |
| Opponent xGxGA - 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% |
Match 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 for / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals against / match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Min. 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| Min. 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| Min. 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheets | 0% | 40% |
| Matches without scoring | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -2 |
Goals by minute
Match phases where this team most often scores and concedes.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 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 match 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 those shown to its opponents, including red-card frequency.
Overall
8 matchesStrength of recent opponents
Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.
Rio Ave FC's last 6 matches came against opponents averaging 1.31 points per game and position 9.7 out of 18. This was a Average difficulty run of opponents compared with the league average.
Recent matches
Upcoming matches
FAQ
What form is Rio Ave FC in?
Rio Ave FC's recent form reads LLDLW (most recent first). The side averages 0.88 points per game this season.
What position is Rio Ave FC in the table?
Rio Ave FC occupy position 14 in the Liga NOS table with 7 points.
How many goals does Rio Ave FC score per game?
Rio Ave FC score 1.00 goals per game on average and concede 2.13. Those two numbers best describe the team's attack and defence this season.
How often do Rio Ave FC's matches see BTTS and Over 2.5?
In Rio Ave FC's matches both teams score in 25% and Over 2.5 lands in 50%. The team keeps a clean sheet in 13% of games.
Who do Rio Ave FC play next?
Rio Ave FC's next match is Rio Ave FC - Famalicão (25 October 2026). Pre-match stats and the full schedule are further down this page.
Where can I check Rio Ave FC's stats and betting tips?
Rio Ave FC's form, home/away record, goals, BTTS and Over/Under all live on this page and update with every round. Tips for upcoming matches are published in the NoFluffPicks app.