Santa Clara vs Rio Ave Prediction, Preview and Stats

Portugal flag 2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio de São Miguel Sat, 11 Apr - 5:00 PM
Liga Portugal
Santa Clara Santa Clara
0 Winner 2
Rio Ave RIO
Full Time Sat, 11 Apr 5:00 PM
Round 29 Regular Season
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Goal
Tamás Nikitscher - 50'
Sidney Lima - 61' (Own Goal)

CONTEXT

The match between Santa Clara and Rio Ave is finished, ending with a full-time score of 0-2 in favor of the visitors. The sides went into halftime level at 0-0, but Rio Ave scored twice after the break to claim the win. Pre-match expectations pointed strongly toward Rio Ave, and the result showed only minimal deviation from that outlook, with the away side fulfilling the projection. Santa Clara held a slight possession advantage at 54 percent to 46 percent, yet they were unable to create enough threat to avoid defeat. No red cards were issued and no major disruptive events altered the flow of play. The efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations, and the outcome aligned with the pre-match projection. Although xG data is unavailable, the result proved consistent with the anticipated direction of the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Rio Ave showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
P. Duarte Brás
P. Duarte Brás
1st Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 20.15
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 3.48
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.08
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.21
N. Figueiredo Pires
N. Figueiredo Pires
2nd Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 20.15
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 3.48
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.08
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.21
B. Vieira
B. Vieira
4th Official • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 20.15
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 3.48
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.08
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.21
M. Bertolo Nogueira
M. Bertolo Nogueira
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 20.15
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 3.48
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.08
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.21
Santa Clara Petit
Petit
VS
Rio Ave S. Silaidopoulos
S. Silaidopoulos
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.1
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting CP Rank: L
Gil Vicente Rank: W
AVS Rank: W
Vitória Guimarães Rank: W
Tondela Rank: D
Alverca Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Alverca Rank: L
Estoril Rank: W
Estrela Amadora Rank: W
Tondela Rank: W
Famalicão Rank: D
Porto Rank: L
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 3 - 4
4

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Santa Clara
0.24%
Draw
1.92%
Away Rio Ave
97.84%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
22.04
20.1
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Santa Clara
Rio Ave
Power Score
22.04
20.1
League Position
13
10
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Santa Clara — Opponent-weighted form score
Rio Ave — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Santa Clara Rio Ave

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Santa Clara

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Rio Ave

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Santa Clara ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Rio Ave
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.81
11.96
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
11.96
29.81
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Santa Clara +1.80 Efficiency Index
vs
Rio Ave -1.80 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Santa Clara
Rio Ave
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Santa Clara ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Rio Ave
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Santa Clara Rio Ave
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Santa Clara Rio Ave
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Santa Clara
Rio Ave
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Santa Clara
vs
Rio Ave
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Santa Clara Rio Ave
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Santa Clara 0.21
Rio Ave 0.13
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Santa Clara Rio Ave
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Santa Clara 0.07
Rio Ave 0.00
Santa Clara
Rio Ave
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Santa Clara had peak pressure around 47'.
  • RIO started the game with stronger pressure.
Santa Clara Pressure RIO Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Santa Clara reached the top pressure at 47' (67.95).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 11 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Santa Clara Santa Clara Home
11 matches
Rio Ave RIO Away
Match Record
4
Wins
4
3
Draws
3
4
Losses
4
Goals
11
Goals Scored
13
13
Goals Conceded
11
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-12T03:04:02+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
G. Batista de Souza
Brazil
1 G. Batista de Souza
L. Soares de Almeida
Substitution
Brazil
42 L. Soares de Almeida
S. Pena De Lima
Brazil
23 S. Pena De Lima
H. da Silva
94 H. da Silva
G. Romão
Brazil
5 G. Romão
G. Silva Vieira
Brazil
10 G. Silva Vieira
P. Ferreira
Substitution
Portugal
8 P. Ferreira
S. Lobo Araújo
Portugal
35 S. Lobo Araújo
W. dos Santos
Substitution
Brazil
49 W. dos Santos
G. Dimaraes Miranda
Substitution
Brazil
77 G. Dimaraes Miranda
L. Santos Oliveira
Substitution
Brazil
26 L. Santos Oliveira
E. van der Gouw
Netherlands
99 E. van der Gouw
N. Abby
England
6 N. Abby
G. Teixeira Lopes da Conceição
39 G. Teixeira Lopes da Conceição
J. Brabec
Czech Republic
32 J. Brabec
M. Vrousai
Substitution
Greece
17 M. Vrousai
A. Ntoi
Greece
5 A. Ntoi
T. Nikitscher
Hungary
44 T. Nikitscher
D. Špikić
Substitution
Croatia
18 D. Špikić
O. Pohlmann
Substitution
Germany
80 O. Pohlmann
D. Bezerra de Oliveira
Substitution
Brazil
7 D. Bezerra de Oliveira
T. Folgado Monteiro
Substitution
Portugal
9 T. Folgado Monteiro

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 11, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 29 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio de São Miguel
Capacity
13277
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Paulo Ricardo Duarte Brás
Nuno Filipe Figueiredo Pires
Bruno Vieira
Miguel Bertolo Nogueira

Statistics

Possession
Santa Clara
53%
RIO
47%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 0
6 Shots 1
62 Dangerous attacks 30
54 Possession 46
3 Corners 3
12 Free kicks 18
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

8 Successful Headers 19
32 Throwins 19
10 Successful Dribbles 8
67 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38
15 Dribble Attempts 21
6 Goal Kicks 8
10 Goal Attempts 5
72 Ball Safe 78
5 Substitutions 5
0 Assists 1

Attacking

101 Attacks 92
1 Counter Attacks 1
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

76 Successful Passes Percentage 76
304 Successful Passes 256
399 Passes 339
58 Long Passes 70
27 Successful Long Passes 31
5 Key Passes 4
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44

Defensive

11 Interceptions 13
20 Tackles 19
2 Saves 4

Build-up

13 Total Crosses 14
3 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
16 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Miguel Bertolo Nogueira

Starting XI ▼

1
Gabriel Batista
Gabriel Batista Goalkeeper
5
Guilherme Romão
Guilherme Romão Defender
23
Sidney Lima
Sidney Lima Defender
42
Lucas Soares
Lucas Soares Defender
2
Diogo Calila
Diogo Calila
Defender69'
94
Henrique Silva
Henrique Silva Defender
8
Pedro Ferreira
Pedro Ferreira Midfielder
65
José Luís Rocha Tavares
José Luís Rocha Tavares
Midfielder81'
10
Gabriel Silva
Gabriel Silva Midfielder
35
Serginho
Serginho Midfielder
49
Welinton Torrão
Welinton Torrão Midfielder
70
Vinícius Lopes
Vinícius Lopes
Attacker46'
26
Luis Fernando
Luis Fernando Attacker
39
Gonçalo Paciência
Gonçalo Paciência
Attacker57'
77
Gustavo Klismahn
Gustavo Klismahn Attacker
11
Brenner
Brenner
Attacker57'
Referee : Miguel Bertolo Nogueira

Starting XI ▼

99
Ennio Van Der Gouw
Ennio Van Der Gouw Goalkeeper
6
Nelson Abbey
Nelson Abbey Defender
17
Marios Vrousai
Marios Vrousai Defender
20
João Tomé
João Tomé
Defender90+2'
32
Jakub Brabec
Jakub Brabec Defender
39
Gustavo Mancha
Gustavo Mancha Defender
5
Andreas Ntoi
Andreas Ntoi Midfielder
7
Diogo Bezerra
Diogo Bezerra Midfielder
54
Georgios Liavas
Georgios Liavas
Midfielder90+2'
18
Dario Spikic
Dario Spikic Midfielder
23
Francisco Petrasso
Francisco Petrasso
Defender86'
44
Tamás Nikitscher
Tamás Nikitscher Midfielder
80
Ole Pohlmann
Ole Pohlmann Midfielder
8
Ryan
Ryan
Midfielder76'
9
Tamble Monteiro
Tamble Monteiro Attacker
19
Antonis Papakanellos
Antonis Papakanellos
Midfielder86'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Georgios Liavas → Diogo Bezerra
9th Substitution
90+2'
Event
João Tomé → Marios Vrousai
10th Substitution
Event
Henrique Silva
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
87'
86'
Event
Antonis Papakanellos → Tamble Monteiro
7th Substitution
86'
Event
Francisco Petrasso → Dario Spikic
8th Substitution
Event
José Luís Rocha Tavares → Pedro Ferreira
6th Substitution
81'
76'
Event
Ryan → Ole Pohlmann
5th Substitution
Event
Gabriel Silva
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
75'
70'
Event
Tamás Nikitscher
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Diogo Calila → Lucas Soares
4th Substitution
69'
63'
Event
Gustavo Mancha
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
61'
Event
Sidney Lima
Header / 1st Own Goal
Event
Brenner → Gustavo Klismahn
2nd Substitution
57'
Event
Gonçalo Paciência → Luis Fernando
3rd Substitution
57'
50'
Event
Tamás Nikitscher
Header / 1st Goal
Event
Vinícius Lopes → Welinton Torrão
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
39'
Event
Jakub Brabec
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The second half ends with Santa Clara losing 0-2 to Rio Ave.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rio Ave: Georgios Liavas replaces Diogo Bezerra.
90
Update Update
Tamás Nikitscher from Rio Ave won a free kick on the right wing.
90
Corner Corner
Corner for Santa Clara, conceded by Gustavo Mancha.
90
Attempt Attempt
Vinícius Lopes from Santa Clara attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by Rio Ave's goalkeeper Ennio van der Gouw, assisted by Gonçalo Paciência.
90
Update Update
Fouled by Francisco Petrasso of Rio Ave.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Vinícius Lopes of Santa Clara.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rio Ave: João Tomé replaces Marios Vrousai.
90
Update Update
Gonçalo Paciência from Santa Clara won a free kick on the left wing.
89
Update Update
Foul committed by Antonis Papakanellos of Rio Ave.
89
Update Update
José Tavares from Santa Clara won a free kick in defense.
87
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Henrique Silva of Santa Clara receives a yellow card for a foul.
87
Update Update
Antonis Papakanellos from Rio Ave won a free kick on the right wing.
87
Update Update
Foul committed by Henrique Silva of Santa Clara.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rio Ave: Francisco Petrasso replaces Dario Spikic.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rio Ave: Antonis Papakanellos replaces Tamble Monteiro.
85
Update Update
Foul committed by Gonçalo Paciência of Santa Clara.
85
Update Update
Andreas Ntoi of Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
84
Attempt Attempt
Gonçalo Paciência of Santa Clara had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just to the left. The assist came from Brenner, who delivered a cross.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Santa Clara: José Tavares replaces Pedro Ferreira.
80
Update Update
Vinícius Lopes from Santa Clara won a free kick in defense.
80
Update Update
Marios Vrousai from Rio Ave committed a foul.
78
Update Update
Gabriel Silva from Santa Clara committed a foul.
78
Update Update
Tamás Nikitscher from Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rio Ave: Ryan Guilherme replaces Olé Pohlmann.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gabriel Silva from Santa Clara receives a yellow card for a foul.
75
Update Update
Gabriel Silva from Santa Clara committed a foul.
75
Update Update
Olé Pohlmann from Rio Ave won a free kick on the left wing.
74
Update Update
Brenner from Santa Clara won a free kick in defense.
74
Update Update
Foul committed by Nelson Abbey for Rio Ave.
71
Update Update
Diogo Bezerra from Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
71
Update Update
Foul committed by Pedro Ferreira of Santa Clara.
71
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Silva's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
70
Update Update
Gabriel Silva from Santa Clara won a free kick in an attacking position.
70
Update Update
Foul committed by Tamás Nikitscher of Rio Ave.
70
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Tamás Nikitscher of Rio Ave receives a yellow card for a foul.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Santa Clara: Diogo Calila replaces Lucas Soares.
65
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Silva's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
65
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Tamble Monteiro from Rio Ave.
63
Update Update
Gustavo Mancha from Rio Ave commits a foul.
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gustavo Mancha from Rio Ave receives a yellow card for a foul.
63
Update Update
Guilherme Romão from Santa Clara won a free kick in an attacking position.
61
Update Update
Foul committed by Lucas Soares of Santa Clara.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Own goal by Sidney Lima for Santa Clara. The score is now Santa Clara 0, Rio Ave 2.
61
Update Update
Dario Spikic from Rio Ave won a free kick on the left wing.
59
Update Update
Marios Vrousai from Rio Ave won a free kick on the right wing.
59
Update Update
Foul committed by Vinícius Lopes of Santa Clara.
57
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Santa Clara: Gonçalo Paciência replaces Fernando.
57
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Santa Clara: Brenner replaces Gustavo Klismahn.
55
Update Update
Ennio van der Gouw from Rio Ave won a free kick in the attacking area.
55
Update Update
Foul committed by Pedro Ferreira of Santa Clara.
54
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Vinícius Lopes from Santa Clara took a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
53
Update Update
Gustavo Klismahn from Santa Clara won a free kick on the right wing.
52
Update Update
Offside called against Santa Clara. Fernando is in an offside position.
51
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Fernando from Santa Clara takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Ennio van der Gouw from Rio Ave, who is positioned in the center of the goal.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Rio Ave takes the lead 1-0 with a header from Tamás Nikitscher into the right corner. The assist comes from Marios Vrousai, who delivered a cross after a corner.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a foul by Guilherme Romão.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a concession by Gabriel Batista.
47
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Diogo Bezerra from Rio Ave takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Gabriel Batista from Santa Clara, who received an assist from Tamble Monteiro's header.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Sidney Lima of Santa Clara.
47
Update Update
Andreas Ntoi of Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Santa Clara after a concession by Jakub Brabec.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Santa Clara and Rio Ave tied at 0-0.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 2 minutes of added time.
45
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Fernando from Santa Clara shot with his right foot from the center of the box.
45
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Silva from Santa Clara had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but it went close and missed. Sidney Lima provided the assist.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Santa Clara: Vinícius Lopes replaces Welinton Torrão.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Santa Clara and Rio Ave.
44
Update Update
Diogo Bezerra from Rio Ave won a free kick on the left wing.
44
Update Update
Diogo Bezerra of Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
44
Update Update
Foul committed by Lucas Soares of Santa Clara.
44
Update Update
Foul by Welinton Torrão of Santa Clara.
43
Attempt Attempt
Gustavo Klismahn from Santa Clara makes a headed attempt from the center of the box, but it's saved by Rio Ave's goalkeeper Ennio van der Gouw, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Henrique Silva, also with a header.
42
Attempt Attempt
Guilherme Romão from Santa Clara misses a chance with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
40
Corner Corner
Serginho from Santa Clara misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left after a corner.
39
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Fernando from Santa Clara.
39
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jakub Brabec of Rio Ave receives a yellow card for a foul.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Santa Clara after Jakub Brabec concedes.
36
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Henrique Silva from Santa Clara.
35
Update Update
Foul committed by Henrique Silva of Santa Clara.
35
Update Update
Ennio van der Gouw from Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
32
Attempt Attempt
Marios Vrousai from Rio Ave had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box but missing to the left. The assist came from Andreas Ntoi.
32
Update Update
Gabriel Silva from Santa Clara won a free kick in defense.
31
Update Update
Foul committed by Gabriel Silva of Santa Clara.
31
Update Update
Marios Vrousai of Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
26
Update Update
Olé Pohlmann from Rio Ave won a free kick on the right wing.
26
Update Update
Henrique Silva from Santa Clara committed a foul.
25
Update Update
Gustavo Klismahn from Santa Clara committed a foul.
25
Update Update
Andreas Ntoi from Rio Ave committed a foul.
20
Update Update
Andreas Ntoi from Rio Ave won a free kick in an attacking position.
20
Attempt Attempt
Gustavo Klismahn from Santa Clara attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by Rio Ave's goalkeeper Ennio van der Gouw, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Welinton Torrão, who provided a header.
17
Update Update
Gustavo Klismahn from Santa Clara commits a foul.
14
Update Update
Nelson Abbey from Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
13
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Gabriel Batista of Santa Clara.
12
Update Update
Henrique Silva from Santa Clara won a free kick in defense.
11
Update Update
Henrique Silva from Santa Clara won a free kick in defense.
11
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Tamble Monteiro from Rio Ave takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Gabriel Batista from Santa Clara, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Andreas Ntoi.
11
Update Update
Dario Spikic from Rio Ave committed a foul.
8
Update Update
Foul committed by Diogo Bezerra of Rio Ave.
8
Update Update
Offside called against Santa Clara. Welinton Torrão is offside.
8
Update Update
Henrique Silva from Santa Clara won a free kick in defense.
5
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a foul by Sidney Lima.
5
Corner Corner
Missed chance. Tamble Monteiro of Rio Ave heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes over the bar. The assist came from Diogo Bezerra, who delivered a cross following a corner.
3
Update Update
Tamble Monteiro from Rio Ave won a free kick in an attacking position.
3
Update Update
Foul committed by Sidney Lima of Santa Clara.
2
Update Update
Henrique Silva from Santa Clara won a free kick in an attacking position.
2
Update Update
Olé Pohlmann from Rio Ave commits a foul.
1
Attempt Attempt
Welinton Torrão's shot for Santa Clara from the center of the box is blocked. Gustavo Klismahn provided the assist.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Rio Ave exhibited a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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