Rio Ave host Alverca at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde on 28 February 2027 at 00:00 in Liga Portugal. Rio Ave's last five results: W L L D L (1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses). Alverca's last five: L D L W W (2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses). In their last 3 meetings, Rio Ave have won 0, Alverca 2, with 1 draw.
Rio Ave vs Alverca kicks off at 00:00 UK time on Sunday 28 February 2027 in Liga Portugal, at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde.
Rio Ave vs Alverca is being played at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube in Vila do Conde, the home ground of Rio Ave.
Rio Ave's last five results read W L L D L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.
Alverca's last five results read L D L W W (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.
Across the last 3 meetings Rio Ave have won 0, Alverca have won 2 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Alverca 1-0 Rio Ave on 19 September 2026 in the Liga Portugal.
Tamás Nikitscher leads Rio Ave with 16 fouls committed across their last 10 games.
Figueiredo leads Alverca with 16 fouls committed across their last 10 games.
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| Date | Competition | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2026 | Liga Portugal | Alverca vs Rio Ave | 1-0 |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Liga Portugal | Rio Ave vs Alverca | 1-2 |
| 8 Nov 2025 | Liga Portugal | Alverca vs Rio Ave | 1-1 |
| # | Rio Ave | Fouls committed | Alverca | Fouls committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T. Nikitscher | 16 | Figueiredo | 16 |
| 2 | A. Ntoi | 13 | D. Gui | 12 |
| 3 | F. Petrasso | 9 | F. Oliveira | 10 |
| 4 | T. Monteiro | 7 | N. Touaizi | 8 |
| 5 | D. Spikic | 7 | D. Spencer | 8 |
| # | Rio Ave | Shots | Alverca | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D. Bezerra | 16 | Figueiredo | 16 |
| 2 | T. Monteiro | 13 | F. Oliveira | 13 |
| 3 | J. Blesa | 13 | N. Touaizi | 9 |
| 4 | D. Spikic | 9 | D. Gui | 9 |
| 5 | T. Nikitscher | 5 | V. Semedo | 9 |
| # | Rio Ave | Shots on target | Alverca | Shots on target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Blesa | 7 | Figueiredo | 8 |
| 2 | D. Bezerra | 6 | F. Oliveira | 5 |
| 3 | T. Monteiro | 5 | D. Camara | 5 |
| 4 | M. Vrousai | 2 | V. Semedo | 3 |
| 5 | R. Galčík | 2 | I. Luccas | 3 |
| # | Rio Ave | Goals | Alverca | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Blesa | 3 | D. Camara | 3 |
| 2 | D. Bezerra | 1 | Figueiredo | 2 |
| 3 | F. Petrasso | 1 | V. Semedo | 2 |
| 4 | R. Galčík | 1 | F. Oliveira | 1 |
| 5 | T. Monteiro | 1 | I. Luccas | 1 |
| # | Rio Ave | Yellow cards | Alverca | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F. Petrasso | 3 | F. Oliveira | 3 |
| 2 | Ryan | 2 | D. Gui | 3 |
| 3 | T. Nikitscher | 2 | Y. Bojang | 3 |
| 4 | D. Bezerra | 1 | Figueiredo | 2 |
| 5 | S. García | 1 | N. Touaizi | 2 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 0.7 | 16 of 18 |
| Goals against | 2.1 | 17 of 18 |
| Shots | 7.1 | 18 of 18 |
| Shots on target | 2.6 | 18 of 18 |
| Fouls | 9 | 18 of 18 |
| Tackles | 14.7 | 14 of 18 |
| Passes | 357 | 15 of 18 |
| Corners | 3.1 | 14 of 18 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 1.3 | 10 of 18 |
| Goals against | 1.6 | 12 of 18 |
| Shots | 11.9 | 10 of 18 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 8 of 18 |
| Fouls | 12.9 | 10 of 18 |
| Tackles | 19.4 | 1 of 18 |
| Passes | 351 | 16 of 18 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 of 18 |