Alverca host Rio Ave at Complexo Desportivo do FC Alverca, Alverca do Ribatejo on 19 September 2026 at 18:00 in Liga Portugal. Alverca's last five results: D L D L W (1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses). Rio Ave's last five: L W L L D (1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses). In their last 2 meetings, Alverca have won 1, Rio Ave 0, with 1 draw.
Alverca vs Rio Ave kicks off at 18:00 UK time on Saturday 19 September 2026 in Liga Portugal, at Complexo Desportivo do FC Alverca, Alverca do Ribatejo.
Alverca vs Rio Ave is being played at Complexo Desportivo do FC Alverca in Alverca do Ribatejo, the home ground of Alverca.
Alverca's last five results read D L D L W (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.
Rio Ave's last five results read L W L L D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.
Across the last 2 meetings Alverca have won 1, Rio Ave have won 0 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Rio Ave 1-2 Alverca on 4 April 2026 in the Liga Portugal.
Figueiredo leads Alverca with 15 fouls committed across their last 10 games.
Tamás Nikitscher leads Rio Ave with 20 fouls committed across their last 10 games.
Luís Carlos Mateus Filipe is the referee for Alverca vs Rio Ave.
Statz's predicted starting XIs for Alverca and Rio Ave are on the Lineups tab of this page, and update to the confirmed teams around an hour before kick-off.
Statz's projection model makes Alverca the favourite with a 50% chance of winning, against 23% for Rio Ave and 27% for the draw. Projected goals are Alverca 1.6 - 1.0 Rio Ave.
The most likely scoreline is 1-1, a draw, at 13%. Both teams to score is 52% likely and over 2.5 goals 49%. Every scoreline's chance is on the Projections tab of this page.
Statz AI projects goals, shots, fouls, cards and more for every player and both teams in the Projections tab, and the Bets tab prices the best bet builder picks against bet365.
| Date | Competition | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2026 | Liga Portugal | Rio Ave vs Alverca | 1-2 |
| 8 Nov 2025 | Liga Portugal | Alverca vs Rio Ave | 1-1 |
Statz's projection model expects Alverca 1.6 - 1.0 Rio Ave in goals. It gives Alverca a 50% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Rio Ave 23%. Both teams to score is 52% likely, over 1.5 goals 75% and over 2.5 goals 49%. The most likely scorelines are 1-1 (13%), 1-0 (10%), 2-1 (10%), 2-0 (9%), 0-0 (8%).
| Score | Result | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Draw | 13% |
| 1-0 | Alverca win | 10% |
| 2-1 | Alverca win | 10% |
| 2-0 | Alverca win | 9% |
| 0-0 | Draw | 8% |
Statz's predicted starting XIs for Alverca vs Rio Ave, updated to the confirmed teams around an hour before kick-off.
| # | Alverca | Fouls committed | Rio Ave | Fouls committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figueiredo | 15 | T. Nikitscher | 20 |
| 2 | F. Oliveira | 11 | A. Ntoi | 14 |
| 3 | D. Gui | 11 | F. Petrasso | 8 |
| 4 | N. Touaizi | 8 | Ryan | 7 |
| 5 | D. Spencer | 7 | D. Spikic | 7 |
| # | Alverca | Shots | Rio Ave | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figueiredo | 17 | D. Bezerra | 15 |
| 2 | F. Oliveira | 10 | J. Blesa | 14 |
| 3 | N. Touaizi | 9 | T. Monteiro | 13 |
| 4 | I. Luccas | 9 | D. Spikic | 10 |
| 5 | D. Gui | 7 | A. Ntoi | 5 |
| # | Alverca | Shots on target | Rio Ave | Shots on target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figueiredo | 8 | J. Blesa | 8 |
| 2 | D. Camara | 4 | D. Bezerra | 6 |
| 3 | F. Oliveira | 3 | T. Monteiro | 4 |
| 4 | V. Semedo | 3 | D. Spikic | 1 |
| 5 | I. Luccas | 3 | A. Ntoi | 1 |
| # | Alverca | Goals | Rio Ave | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figueiredo | 2 | J. Blesa | 3 |
| 2 | D. Camara | 2 | D. Bezerra | 1 |
| 3 | V. Semedo | 2 | F. Petrasso | 1 |
| 4 | F. Oliveira | 1 | R. Galčík | 1 |
| 5 | I. Luccas | 1 | T. Monteiro | 1 |
| # | Alverca | Yellow cards | Rio Ave | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F. Oliveira | 3 | T. Nikitscher | 3 |
| 2 | Y. Bojang | 3 | A. Ntoi | 2 |
| 3 | Figueiredo | 2 | D. Bezerra | 2 |
| 4 | N. Touaizi | 2 | Ryan | 2 |
| 5 | D. Gui | 2 | F. Petrasso | 2 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 1.3 | 8 of 18 |
| Goals against | 1.8 | 14 of 18 |
| Shots | 10 | 14 of 18 |
| Shots on target | 3.7 | 11 of 18 |
| Fouls | 13 | 10 of 18 |
| Tackles | 17.8 | 4 of 18 |
| Passes | 350.8 | 15 of 18 |
| Corners | 4.5 | 7 of 18 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 0.8 | 15 of 18 |
| Goals against | 2.3 | 17 of 18 |
| Shots | 7.3 | 18 of 18 |
| Shots on target | 2.5 | 18 of 18 |
| Fouls | 9.2 | 18 of 18 |
| Tackles | 14 | 16 of 18 |
| Passes | 348.8 | 16 of 18 |
| Corners | 3.2 | 14 of 18 |