Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Full time
03
31.01.26
Arouca

Arouca

Arouca


Lee (66') Lomboto (53') Esgaio (44')

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Who will win?

Rio Ave
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Arouca
  • Match Ended
  • 90'
    Substitution
    • Tiago Esgaio
    • Yellu Santiago

    Yellu Santiago is replacing Tiago Esgaio for the away team.

  • 90'
    Substitution
    • Espen Van Ee
    • Diogo Monteiro

    The away team have replaced Espen Van Ee with Diogo Monteiro. This is the fourth substitution made today by Vasco Seabra.

  • 83'
    Yellow Card
    • Clayton Silva

    Clayton Silva (Rio Ave) has received a yellow card from Sergio Jose Dos Santos Guelho.

  • 80'
    Substitution
    • Brandon Aguilera
    • Karem Zoabi

    Karem Zoabi (Rio Ave) has replaced the possibly injured Brandon Aguilera at Estadio dos Arcos.

  • 76'
    Substitution
    • Barbero
    • Pablo Gozalbez

    Vasco Seabra (Arouca) is making a third substitution, with Pablo Gozalbez replacing Barbero.

  • 76'
    Substitution
    • Hyun-ju Lee
    • Brian Mansilla

    Arouca make their second substitution with Brian Mansilla replacing Hyun-ju Lee.

  • 73'
    Substitution
    • Julien Lomboto
    • Jonathan Panzo

    Rio Ave make their fourth substitution with Jonathan Panzo replacing Julien Lomboto.

  • 73'
    Substitution
    • Andreas Ntoi
    • Dario Spikic

    Dario Spikic is on a sub for Andreas Ntoi for Rio Ave.

  • 73'
    Substitution
    • Antonis Papakanellos
    • Tamas Nikitscher

    The home team replace Antonis Papakanellos with Tamas Nikitscher.

  • 68'
    Substitution
    • Javi Sanchez
    • Boris Popovic

    Boris Popovic is replacing Javi Sanchez for the away team.

  • 66'
    Goal !
    • Hyun-ju Lee (Scorer)
    • Bas Kuipers (Assist)

    It's now 0-3 in Vila do Conde as Hyun-ju Lee scores for Arouca.

    Bas Kuipers with an assist there.

  • 60'
    Substitution
    • Omar Richards
    • Diogo Bezerra de Oliveira

    Sotiris Sylaidopoulos is making the team's first substitution at Estadio dos Arcos with Diogo Bezerra de Oliveira replacing Omar Richards.

  • 53'
    Goal !
    • Julien Lomboto (Scorer)

    Goal! Julien Lomboto extends Arouca lead to 0-2 with a header.

  • 52'
    Yellow Card
    • Francisco Petrasso

    Francisco Petrasso is booked for the home team and will be suspended from the next match.

  • 44'
    Goal !
    • Tiago Esgaio (Scorer)
    • Jose Fontán (Assist)

    Goal! Arouca take a 0-1 lead through a well-placed header from Tiago Esgaio.

    Great play from Jose Fontán to set up the goal.

  • 14'
    Yellow Card
    • Espen Van Ee

    Espen Van Ee (Arouca) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

  • Match Started

Line-ups

Rio Ave Rio Ave
(3-4-3)
(4-2-3-1)
Arouca Arouca
22Chamorro23Petrasso5Ntoi6Abbey17Vroussay63Lomboto10Aguilera77Richards19Papakanellos9Silva80Pohlmann12De Arruabarrena28Esgaio25Kuipers15Sanchez3Fontán22Van Ee21Fukui19Trezza14Lee7Djouahra17Barbero
22Chamorro23Petrasso5Ntoi6Abbey17Vroussay63Lomboto10Aguilera77Richards19Papakanellos9Silva80Pohlmann
Rio Ave Rio Ave
(3-4-3)
12De Arruabarrena28Esgaio25Kuipers15Sanchez3Fontán22Van Ee21Fukui19Trezza14Lee7Djouahra17Barbero
(4-2-3-1)
Arouca Arouca
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Sylaidopoulos, Sotiris
Coach
Substitutes
Diogo Bezerra de Oliveira 7
60' Out: Omar Richards

Tamas Nikitscher 44
73' Out: Antonis Papakanellos

Dario Spikic 18
73' Out: Andreas Ntoi

Jonathan Panzo 4
73' Out: Julien Lomboto

Karem Zoabi 14
80' Out: Brandon Aguilera
Missing players
Alfonso Pastor
Injured
Arouca Arouca
Seabra, Vasco
Coach
Substitutes
Boris Popovic 5
68' Out: Javi Sanchez

Brian Mansilla 24
76' Out: Hyun-ju Lee

Pablo Gozalbez 10
76' Out: Barbero

Diogo Monteiro 6
90' Out: Espen Van Ee

Yellu Santiago 20
90' Out: Tiago Esgaio

Statistics

Ball possession
Rio Ave50%
50% Arouca
Shots
2Off goal30On goal5

3
Shots blocked
2
5
Corner kicks
5
3
Offsides
3
3
Saves
0
11
Fouls
13
2
Yellow cards
1
0
Red cards
0

Rio Ave vs Arouca Betting tips

During the last 8 meetings with Rio Ave FC playing at home, Rio Ave FC have won 4 times, there have been 2 draws while FC Arouca have won 2 times. The goal difference is 11-7 in favour of Rio Ave FC.
During the last 20 meetings, Rio Ave FC have won 7 times, there have been 7 draws while FC Arouca have won 6 times. The goal difference is 22-21 in favour of Rio Ave FC.
FC Arouca's last away win against Rio Ave FC was in 2021.
Last season's matches: 1-0 (Rio Ave FC at home) and 1-1 (FC Arouca at home).
Did you know that Rio Ave FC scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?
Did you know that FC Arouca scores 26% of their goals between the minutes 0-15?
When playing at home, Rio Ave FC have not lost to FC Arouca in their last 3 encounters.
FC Arouca have received 6 red cards this season. This is the highest number in Liga Portugal.
Rio Ave FC haven't scored in 4 of their 9 home matches in Liga Portugal this season.
FC Arouca haven't scored in 3 of their 9 away matches in Liga Portugal this season.
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Rio Ave vs Arouca Predictions

Full-time result1x2
Probability36%24%40%
Odds2.653.252.55
Correct Score1-01-20-1
Probability9%9%9%
Odds9109
Over/Under 2.5OverUnder
Probability76%24%
Odds21.8
BTTSYesNo
Probability55%45%
Odds1.752
Odds data provided by: Bet365

Head to head

Rio Ave
Matches:  12
Arouca
33%
Wins: 4
33%
Draws: 4
33%
Wins: 4
Recent meetings
  1. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    31 Jan 2026
    Rio AveRio Ave
    0 : 3
    AroucaArouca
  2. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    23 Aug 2025
    AroucaArouca
    3 : 3
    Rio AveRio Ave
  3. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    10 Feb 2025
    AroucaArouca
    1 : 1
    Rio AveRio Ave
  4. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    1 Sep 2024
    Rio AveRio Ave
    1 : 0
    AroucaArouca
  5. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    19 Apr 2024
    Rio AveRio Ave
    1 : 1
    AroucaArouca

Form

Rio AveRio Ave
  1. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    31 Jan 2026
    Rio Ave
    0 : 3
    Arouca
  2. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    25 Jan 2026
    Nacional da Madeir
    4 : 0
    Rio Ave
  3. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    17 Jan 2026
    Rio Ave
    0 : 2
    Benfica
  4. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    4 Jan 2026
    Rio Ave
    3 : 1
    Casa Pia
  5. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    28 Dec 2025
    Sporting
    4 : 0
    Rio Ave
AroucaArouca
  1. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    31 Jan 2026
    Rio Ave
    0 : 3
    Arouca
  2. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    24 Jan 2026
    Arouca
    1 : 2
    Sporting
  3. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    17 Jan 2026
    Avs Futebol Sad
    0 : 1
    Arouca
  4. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    3 Jan 2026
    Tondela
    3 : 1
    Arouca
  5. Flag PRTPrimeira Liga
    28 Dec 2025
    Arouca
    2 : 2
    Gil Vicente

Rio Ave vs Arouca Standings

PosTeamWDLMPts
12Estrela Amadora4882020
13Rio Ave4882020
14Arouca55102020
15Santa Clara45112017

Match information