Rio Ave — Overview
Recent Form
Rio Ave's last 5 matches: 1 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses. Most recent game was against Sporting CP. Recent form is one of the strongest predictors of upcoming match outcomes.
Season Statistics
Comprehensive team statistics derived from match data including goals scored and conceded, home and away performance splits, and form charts. Each metric is computed from official match results across all competitions this season. These statistics reveal patterns in attacking strength, defensive solidity, and situational performance that directly inform match-result, over/under, and handicap betting decisions.
Season Record
| Home | Away | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Played | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| Won | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Drawn | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Lost | 8 | 6 | 14 |
Goals
Goals by minute
Top Performers
Top Scorers
- 1Clayton10
- 2André Luiz7
- 3J. Blesa6
- 4D. Špikić2
- 5J. Brabec1
Top Assists
- 1André Luiz5
- 2Clayton4
- 3D. Špikić3
- 4M. Vrousai2
- 5A. Ntoi2
Most Appearances
- 1M. Vrousai31
- 2Ole Pohlmann30
- 3D. Špikić29
- 4A. Ntoi29
- 5T. Nikitscher26
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Rio Ave | 33 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 34 | 56 | -22 | 35 |
Rio Ave are currently 13 in the Primeira Liga with 35 points from 33 matches (goal difference: -22). leads the table. The standings show form, goal difference, and qualification/relegation zones — key context for evaluating match odds.
Rio Ave Squad
| Player | # | Position | Age | Nationality | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1J. Brabec1Goals | — | PositionDefender | Age33 | Nationality Czechia | Appearances25 | Goals1 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards4 | Red Cards— |
2K. Chamorro0Goals | — | PositionGoalkeeper | Age25 | Nationality Costa Rica | Appearances3 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards0 | Red Cards— |
3B. Aguilera1Goals | — | PositionMidfielder | Age22 | NationalityCosta Rica | Appearances19 | Goals1 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards4 | Red Cards— |
4D. Špikić2Goals | — | PositionAttacker | Age26 | Nationality Croatia | Appearances29 | Goals2 | Assists3 | Yellow Cards1 | Red Cards— |
5O. Richards0Goals | — | PositionMidfielder | Age27 | Nationality England | Appearances13 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards2 | Red Cards— |
6G. Liavas0Goals | — | PositionMidfielder | Age24 | Nationality Greece | Appearances24 | Goals0 | Assists1 | Yellow Cards2 | Red Cards— |
7T. Nikitscher1Goals | — | PositionMidfielder | Age26 | Nationality Hungary | Appearances26 | Goals1 | Assists1 | Yellow Cards5 | Red Cards— |
8M. Vrousai1Goals | — | PositionMidfielder | Age27 | NationalityGreece | Appearances31 | Goals1 | Assists2 | Yellow Cards4 | Red Cards— |
9C. Miszta0Goals | — | PositionGoalkeeper | Age24 | Nationality Poland | Appearances21 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards6 | Red Cards— |
| — | PositionAttacker | Age29 | Nationality Spain | Appearances10 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards0 | Red Cards— | |
11J. Panzo0Goals | — | PositionDefender | Age25 | NationalityEngland | Appearances14 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards3 | Red Cards1 |
| — | PositionAttacker | Age26 | Nationality Brazil | Appearances19 | Goals10 | Assists4 | Yellow Cards7 | Red Cards— | |
| — | PositionAttacker | Age24 | Nationality Germany | Appearances30 | Goals1 | Assists1 | Yellow Cards2 | Red Cards— | |
14A. Ntoi1Goals | — | PositionMidfielder | Age22 | NationalityGreece | Appearances29 | Goals1 | Assists2 | Yellow Cards9 | Red Cards— |
15N. Athanasiou0Goals | — | PositionDefender | Age24 | NationalityGreece | Appearances17 | Goals0 | Assists1 | Yellow Cards1 | Red Cards— |
| — | PositionAttacker | Age23 | NationalityBrazil | Appearances19 | Goals7 | Assists5 | Yellow Cards3 | Red Cards— | |
| — | PositionAttacker | Age19 | NationalityGermany | Appearances3 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards0 | Red Cards— | |
18F. Petrasso0Goals | — | PositionDefender | Age23 | Nationality Argentina | Appearances23 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards6 | Red Cards— |
19A. Sina | — | PositionGoalkeeper | Age21 | Nationality Albania | Appearances— | Goals— | Assists— | Yellow Cards— | Red Cards— |
| — | PositionAttacker | Age20 | Nationality Portugal | Appearances— | Goals— | Assists— | Yellow Cards— | Red Cards— | |
| — | PositionMidfielder | Age32 | NationalityPortugal | Appearances2 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards1 | Red Cards— | |
| — | PositionMidfielder | Age30 | NationalityPortugal | Appearances8 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards1 | Red Cards— | |
| — | PositionGoalkeeper | Age25 | NationalitySpain | Appearances— | Goals— | Assists— | Yellow Cards— | Red Cards— | |
24E. van der Gouw0Goals | — | PositionGoalkeeper | Age25 | Nationality Netherlands | Appearances9 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards1 | Red Cards— |
25N. Abbey0Goals | — | PositionDefender | Age22 | NationalityEngland | Appearances26 | Goals0 | Assists1 | Yellow Cards4 | Red Cards— |
26J. Lomboto0Goals | — | PositionDefender | Age23 | Nationality France | Appearances6 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards1 | Red Cards— |
| — | PositionDefender | Age23 | NationalityPortugal | Appearances2 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards0 | Red Cards— | |
| — | PositionAttacker | Age25 | NationalityPortugal | Appearances12 | Goals0 | Assists1 | Yellow Cards2 | Red Cards— | |
| — | PositionMidfielder | Age23 | NationalityBrazil | Appearances12 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards3 | Red Cards— | |
| — | PositionDefender | Age22 | NationalityPortugal | Appearances18 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards2 | Red Cards— | |
| — | PositionAttacker | Age23 | NationalityBrazil | Appearances— | Goals— | Assists— | Yellow Cards— | Red Cards— | |
32K. Zoabi0Goals | — | PositionAttacker | Age19 | Nationality Israel | Appearances5 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards2 | Red Cards— |
33J. Blesa6Goals | — | PositionAttacker | Age24 | Nationality USA | Appearances12 | Goals6 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards1 | Red Cards— |
34T. Medina0Goals | — | PositionMidfielder | Age21 | NationalityArgentina | Appearances1 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards0 | Red Cards— |
| — | PositionAttacker | Age19 | NationalityBrazil | Appearances2 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards0 | Red Cards— | |
36A. Papakanellos0Goals | — | PositionMidfielder | Age20 | NationalityGreece | Appearances20 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards1 | Red Cards— |
37T. Bakoulas0Goals | — | PositionMidfielder | Age20 | NationalityGreece | Appearances3 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards0 | Red Cards— |
| — | PositionDefender | Age21 | NationalityBrazil | Appearances13 | Goals0 | Assists0 | Yellow Cards4 | Red Cards— |
Rio Ave's full squad of 38 players (avg. age 23.9). Top scorer: Clayton with 10 goals, followed by André Luiz (7). Squad depth and player availability directly affect match predictions — thin squads underperform when fixtures pile up.
Coach Profile
Playing career
Rio Ave — Player Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of 30 Rio Ave players ranked by appearances, goals, assists, and cards this season. Clayton leads with 14 goal contributions (10 goals, 4 assists). Spot which players are in peak form for anytime scorer and player prop markets.
Rio Ave — Season by Season
Rio Ave's performance across 16 seasons (2010–2025), with 2025 highlighted. Best season: 2010. Long-term trajectory helps identify whether current form is sustainable or due for regression.
Results
20 matchesAPI data: 14 May 2026 · Stats updated: 26 Apr 2026