Vitória SC vs Rio Ave - Stats, Predicted Lineups & Prediction (Liga Portugal)

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave - match details

Vitória SC host Rio Ave at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, Guimarães on 27 December 2026 at 00:00 in Liga Portugal. Vitória SC's last five results: W L D L D (1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses). Rio Ave's last five: W L L D L (1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses). In their last 6 meetings, Vitória SC have won 4, Rio Ave 1, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Vitória SC vs Rio Ave kick off?

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave kicks off at 00:00 UK time on Sunday 27 December 2026 in Liga Portugal, at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, Guimarães.

Where is Vitória SC vs Rio Ave being played?

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave is being played at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques in Guimarães, the home ground of Vitória SC.

What is Vitória SC's recent form?

Vitória SC's last five results read W L D L D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.

What is Rio Ave's recent form?

Rio Ave's last five results read W L L D L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Vitória SC and Rio Ave?

Across the last 6 meetings Vitória SC have won 4, Rio Ave have won 1 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Vitória Guimarães 2-0 Rio Ave on 25 April 2026 in the Liga Portugal.

Who is the standout player for Vitória SC?

Gustavo Silva leads Vitória SC with 10 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Rio Ave?

Tamás Nikitscher leads Rio Ave with 16 fouls committed across their last 10 games.

What are the predicted lineups for Vitória SC vs Rio Ave?

Predicted lineups for Vitória SC vs Rio Ave appear on the Lineups tab of this page once the team news is in, usually the day before the game.

Where can I find Vitória SC vs Rio Ave predictions?

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.

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave - previous meetings

Date Competition Match Score
25 Apr 2026Liga PortugalVitória Guimarães vs Rio Ave2-0
13 Dec 2025Liga PortugalRio Ave vs Vitória Guimarães0-1
27 Apr 2025Liga PortugalVitória Guimarães vs Rio Ave3-0
16 Dec 2024Liga PortugalRio Ave vs Vitória Guimarães2-2
4 May 2024Liga PortugalRio Ave vs Vitória Guimarães2-1
23 Dec 2023Liga PortugalVitória Guimarães vs Rio Ave1-0

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave fouls committed: last 10 games

# Vitória SC Fouls committed Rio Ave Fouls committed
1G. Silva15T. Nikitscher16
2T. Balieiro14A. Ntoi13
3G. Nogueira12F. Petrasso9
4T. Strata11T. Monteiro7
5A. Ndoye11D. Spikic7

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave shots: last 10 games

# Vitória SC Shots Rio Ave Shots
1G. Silva34D. Bezerra16
2Samu23T. Monteiro13
3A. Ndoye22J. Blesa13
4M. Nogueira12D. Spikic9
5J. Mendes11T. Nikitscher5

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave shots on target: last 10 games

# Vitória SC Shots on target Rio Ave Shots on target
1G. Silva10J. Blesa7
2Samu9D. Bezerra6
3T. Strata4T. Monteiro5
4A. Ndoye4M. Vrousai2
5J. Mendes3R. Galčík2

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave goals: last 10 games

# Vitória SC Goals Rio Ave Goals
1T. Borevković1J. Blesa3
2G. Nogueira1D. Bezerra1
3G. Silva1F. Petrasso1
4Samu1R. Galčík1
5A. Ndoye1T. Monteiro1

Vitória SC vs Rio Ave yellow cards: last 10 games

# Vitória SC Yellow cards Rio Ave Yellow cards
1T. Balieiro3F. Petrasso3
2G. Silva3Ryan2
3Ó. Rivas2T. Nikitscher2
4M. Nogueira2D. Bezerra1
5B. Mukendi1S. García1

Vitória SC season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat Per game Rank
Goals for0.815 of 18
Goals against1.18 of 18
Shots19.12 of 18
Shots on target4.74 of 18
Fouls14.62 of 18
Tackles17.15 of 18
Passes4694 of 18
Corners5.73 of 18

Vitória SC player leaders 2026/2027

  • Goals: Toni Borevković (1), Samu (1), A. Ndoye (1).
  • Assists: Miguel Nogueira (3), Alan de Souza Guimarães (1), Tony Strata (1).
  • Shots: Gustavo Silva (25), A. Ndoye (21), Samu (18).
  • Fouls: Gustavo Silva (12), A. Ndoye (10), Lohann Doucet (10).

Rio Ave season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat Per game Rank
Goals for0.716 of 18
Goals against2.117 of 18
Shots7.118 of 18
Shots on target2.618 of 18
Fouls918 of 18
Tackles14.714 of 18
Passes35715 of 18
Corners3.114 of 18

Rio Ave player leaders 2026/2027

  • Goals: Jalen Blesa (2), R. Galčík (1), Tamble Monteiro (1).
  • Assists: Diogo Bezerra (3), Jalen Blesa (1).
  • Shots: Diogo Bezerra (9), Tamble Monteiro (6), Jalen Blesa (6).
  • Fouls: Tamás Nikitscher (11), Andreas Ntoi (10), Francisco Petrasso (6).

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