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PortugalPortugalFounded 1939
Sotiris Silaidopoulos
Sotiris SilaidopoulosManager
Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
Home Venue
Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
12,815 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

Rio Ave - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Rio Ave's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Rio Ave is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 15th position with 20 points from 22 matches. The team represents Portugal in this competition.

The team's record of 4 wins from 22 matches represents a 18.2% win rate, indicating a challenging season. With 23 goals scored and 43 goals conceded, the team achieved a -20 goal difference, indicating areas for improvement in both attack and defense. The team averaged 1.05 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Rio Ave's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 22 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Rio Ave sits in position #15 with 20 points from 22 matches played this season.

Rio Ave is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #15 with 20 points from 22 matches, achieving a record of 4 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses. The team averages 1.05 goals per game with a 18.2% win rate.

Rio Ave has a goal difference of -20, having scored 23 goals and conceded 43 goals.Clayton Fernandes Silva tops the scoring charts with 10 goals. André Luiz Inácio da Silva leads in assists with 5, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Rio Ave has earned 9 home pointscompared to 11 away points.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 54.5% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Arouca vs Rio Ave, ending 3-3 with 6 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Rio Ave defeated Tondela 3-0 with a 3-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Rio Ave's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Rio Ave's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Portugal, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.

The top scorer leads the scoring charts with 10 goals. View goals, assists, and ratings for Rio Ave's squad.

Summary

Clayton Fernandes Silva leads Rio Ave's scoring charts with 10 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. André Luiz Inácio da Silva has provided the most assists with 5, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 5 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Rio Ave, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Rio Ave has earned 9 points at home and 11 points away. Performance is balanced across venues.

Home Advantage

-18.2%

Minimal home advantage

Points per Game

0.82Home
1.00Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Rio Ave's home advantage is 0.18 points per game, suggesting balanced performance regardless of venue. The team averages 0.82 points at home compared to 1.00 points away.

Rio Ave has accumulated 9 points at home from 11 matches (2W 3D 6L) and 11 points away from 11 matches (2W 5D 4L). This balanced record demonstrates their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue, showing adaptability and mental strength in different environments.

Rio Ave shows remarkable consistency across venues, with the most balanced home-away record - 9 home points and 11 away points - demonstrating their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue. This balanced approach indicates strong mental resilience and tactical adaptability.

Matches average 1.1 goals per game. The most common outcome is 2-3 total goals.

Average Goals per Match

3.14

Across 22 matches

Team Goals per Game

1.05

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
2 matches (9.1%)
2-3 goals
12 matches (54.5%)
4-5 goals
7 matches (31.8%)
6+ goals
1 matches (4.5%)

Summary

Across 22 completed matches for Rio Ave, the team's matches average 3.14 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 12 matches (54.5% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 9.1% of matches (2 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 8 times (36.4% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.05 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

Rio Ave scores 1.05 goals per game while conceding 1.95. Overall points efficiency: 0.91 points per match.

Attack Efficiency

1.05

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

1.95

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

0.91

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Rio Ave converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.05 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.95 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Rio Ave leads in points efficiency with 0.91 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Rio Ave's goal difference of -20 reflects that the team concedes more goals than they score on average, suggesting defensive improvements are needed.

Rio Ave has received 35 cards this season (32 yellow, 2 red) from 173 fouls.

Yellow Cards

321.45 per match

Red Cards

20.09 per match

Total Cards

351.59 per match

Total Fouls

1737.86 per match

Cards per Foul

0.202High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Rio Ave has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 35 total cards issued across 22 matches, with 32 yellow cards and 2 red cards. This translates to an average of 1.59 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 91.4% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 1.45 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 5.7% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.09 red cards per match. The team recorded 173 total fouls, averaging 7.86 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Rio Ave reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Rio Ave's current position (#15), recent form, and what's at stake.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Rio Ave's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

In a relegation six-pointer, Rio Ave (15th, 20 pts) visits Tondela (17th, 18 pts) with survival at stake. Both teams are desperate for points, with only 2 points between them in the fight to avoid the drop. Rio Ave has struggled recently, managing just 0 points from their last 3 matches. Tondela has also found points hard to come by, with only 0 points in their recent games.

A position battle sees Rio Ave (15th, 20 pts) host Estrela Amadora (12th, 23 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 3 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Rio Ave's season objectives.

In a relegation six-pointer, Rio Ave (15th, 20 pts) visits Santa Clara (16th, 18 pts) with survival at stake. Both teams are desperate for points, with only 2 points between them in the fight to avoid the drop. Rio Ave has struggled recently, managing just 0 points from their last 3 matches. Santa Clara has also found points hard to come by, with only 0 points in their recent games.

In a relegation six-pointer, Rio Ave (15th, 20 pts) hosts AVS (18th, 8 pts) with survival at stake. Rio Ave has struggled recently, managing just 0 points from their last 3 matches. AVS has also found points hard to come by, with only 0 points in their recent games.

A must-win fixture for Rio Ave (15th, 20 pts) as they host Sporting CP (2th, 58 pts).

Winter 2026 window: 9 incoming, 3 outgoing. Net buyer this window.

Incoming
9
Outgoing
3
Spent
€1,850,000
Recouped
€0

Rio Ave is a [Net buyer] in the [Winter 2026 window]. Spent €1,850,000 and recouped €0, for a net of -€1,850,000. Incoming moves: 9, outgoing moves: 3.

Jakub Brabec
Jakub Brabec
Sep 08, 2025
Free
ArisAris
Rio AveRio Ave
Tamás Nikitscher
Tamás Nikitscher
Sep 01, 2025
€500,000
Real ValladolidReal Valladolid
Rio AveRio Ave
Alfonso Pastor
Alfonso Pastor
Sep 01, 2025
Free
LevanteLevante
Rio AveRio Ave
Omar Richards
Omar Richards
Sep 01, 2025
Free
Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Rio AveRio Ave
Eric da Silva Moreira
Free
Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Rio AveRio Ave
Rafael Lobato
Rafael Lobato
Aug 27, 2025
Free
BotafogoBotafogo
Rio AveRio Ave
Dario Spikic
Dario Spikic
Aug 15, 2025
€600,000
Dinamo ZagrebDinamo Zagreb
Rio AveRio Ave
Georgios Liavas
Georgios Liavas
Aug 12, 2025
€500,000
PanaitolikosPanaitolikos
Rio AveRio Ave
Marc Gual
Marc Gual
Aug 09, 2025
€250,000
Legia WarszawaLegia Warszawa
Rio AveRio Ave

Compare Rio Ave's transfer activity against other teams in the league during the Winter 2026 window.

TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Rio Ave
93€1,850,000€0-€1,850,000
Porto
68€5,750,000€2,250,000-€3,500,000
Sporting CP
14€22,000,000€24,000,000+€2,000,000
Benfica
23€26,750,000€24,500,000-€2,250,000
Sporting Braga
16€0€41,150,000+€41,150,000
Gil Vicente
35€750,000€0-€750,000
Moreirense
62€0€0€0
Famalicão
30€0€0€0
Vitória Guimarães
010€0€4,900,000+€4,900,000
Estoril
32€0€0€0
Alverca
62€750,000€0-€750,000
Arouca
43€500,000€500,000€0
Estrela Amadora
410€700,000€400,000-€300,000
Casa Pia
53€170,000€1,000,000+€830,000
Nacional
12€0€0€0
Santa Clara
57€0€2,000,000+€2,000,000
Tondela
63€0€1,500,000+€1,500,000
AVS
118€0€3,000,000+€3,000,000
Rio Ave
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,850,000
Net-€1,850,000
Porto
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€8,000,000
Net-€3,500,000
Sporting CP
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€46,000,000
Net+€2,000,000
Benfica
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€51,250,000
Net-€2,250,000
Sporting Braga
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€41,150,000
Net+€41,150,000
Gil Vicente
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€750,000
Net-€750,000
Moreirense
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Famalicão
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Vitória Guimarães
Activity (in/out)10
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€4,900,000
Net+€4,900,000
Estoril
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Alverca
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€750,000
Net-€750,000
Arouca
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,000,000
Net€0
Estrela Amadora
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,100,000
Net-€300,000
Casa Pia
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,170,000
Net+€830,000
Nacional
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Santa Clara
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,000,000
Net+€2,000,000
Tondela
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,500,000
Net+€1,500,000
AVS
Activity (in/out)19
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€3,000,000
Net+€3,000,000
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Roger Fernandes
Roger FernandesSporting BragaAl Ittihad
€32,000,000
Conrad Harder
Conrad HarderSporting CPRB Leipzig
€24,000,000
Kerem Aktürkoğlu
Kerem AktürkoğluBenficaFenerbahçe
€22,500,000
Fotis Ioannidis
Fotis IoannidisPanathinaikosSporting CP
€22,000,000
Dodi Lukébakio
Dodi LukébakioSevillaBenfica
€20,000,000
Simon Banza
Simon BanzaSporting BragaAl Jazira
€8,500,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Benfica (€26,750,000 outlay), while Sporting Braga leads receipts at €41,150,000. Net leaders are topped by Sporting Braga (+€41,150,000), with the largest deficit at Porto (-€3,500,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Roger Fernandes for €32,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

See how Rio Ave's top performers compare against the league's best in goals, assists, and overall ratings.

Summary

This ranking compares Rio Ave's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Rio Ave's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Rio Ave's top scorer Clayton Fernandes Silva ranks 6th in the competition with 10 goals, showing strong scoring output compared to other top players.

For assists, Rio Ave's top playmaker André Luiz Inácio da Silva ranks 5th in the competition with 5 assists, demonstrating solid playmaking quality.

In player ratings, Rio Ave's highest-rated player André Luiz Inácio da Silva ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 7.2 rating, contributing consistently to Rio Ave's performances.

Common questions about Rio Ave's performance, statistics, and season outlook answered.

What is Rio Ave's current position?

Rio Ave is currently in position #15 with 20 points from 22 matches.

Who is Rio Ave's top scorer?

Clayton Fernandes Silva leads Rio Ave with 10 goals this season.

How has Rio Ave performed at home vs away?

Rio Ave has earned 9 points at home and 11 points away. The team performs better away from home.

What is Rio Ave's goal difference?

Rio Ave has a goal difference of -20, having scored 23 goals and conceded 43 goals.

How many clean sheets has Rio Ave kept?

Rio Ave has kept 2 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.09 clean sheets per game.

What is Rio Ave's win rate?

Rio Ave has a win rate of 18.2%, with 4 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses.