Rio Ave vs AVS Prediction, Preview and Stats

Portugal flag 2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube Fri, 17 Apr - 7:45 PM
Liga Portugal
Rio Ave RAFC
2 – 2
AVS AFS
Full Time Fri, 17 Apr 7:45 PM
Round 30 Regular Season
Andreas Ntoi - 79'
Ole Pohlmann - 18'
Goal
|
Goal
Pedro Lima Barros - 68'
Tomané - 32'

CONTEXT

Rio Ave hosted AVS in a Primeira Liga match that ended in a 2-2 draw, with the first half also level at 1-1. Rio Ave, deemed the stronger team, dominated possession at 66% to AVS's 34%, creating sustained pressure but failing to secure victory. Both sides scored once more in the second half, maintaining parity throughout. No red cards were issued, ensuring uninterrupted play with full squads. The outcome showed a moderate 8.2% structural deviation attributed to Rio Ave, indicating they underperformed relative to expectations despite control. Efficiency remained in line with norms, and the result aligned with pre-match market assessments. AVS demonstrated resilience on the counter, neutralizing Rio Ave's advantage effectively.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Rio Ave recorded a moderate 8.2% structural deviation in the draw outcome.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency for both teams stayed in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment undetermined due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: Draw outcome fully aligned with pre-match market probabilities.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated without data.
  • Event impact: No second-half adjustments or key events altered match dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, eliminating any distortion from dismissals.
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

Match referee

H. Carvalho

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

J. Graça Mira

1st Assistant

A. Pontes Ferreira

2nd Assistant

R. Gomes Lima

4th Official

Rio Ave S. Silaidopoulos
S. Silaidopoulos
VS
AVS J. Oliveira Nunes Henriques
J. Oliveira Nunes Henriques
1.19
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.52
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Santa Clara Rank: W
Alverca Rank: L
Estoril Rank: W
Estrela Amadora Rank: W
Tondela Rank: W
Famalicão Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vitória Guimarães Rank: D
Gil Vicente Rank: L
Tondela Rank: D
Santa Clara Rank: L
Alverca Rank: D
Estrela Amadora Rank: D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 1
1

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Rio Ave
4.93%
Draw
91.84%
Away AVS
3.23%

Movement

Changes since opening
Rio Ave
-6.77%
Draw
+6.76%
AVS
0%

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.
22.13
11.83
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rio Ave
AVS
Power Score
22.13
11.83
League Position
11
18
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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

Rio Ave

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

AVS

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

Rio Ave ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy AVS
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
35.68
42.94
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
42.94
35.68
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
Rio Ave -0.70 Efficiency Index
vs
AVS +0.70 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Rio Ave
AVS
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.

Rio Ave ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy AVS
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Rio Ave AVS
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
Rio Ave AVS
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.
Rio Ave
AVS
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.

–
Rio Ave
vs
AVS
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Rio Ave AVS
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
Rio Ave 0.28
AVS 0.41
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Rio Ave AVS
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
Rio Ave 0.06
AVS 0.03
Rio Ave
AVS
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RAFC had peak pressure around 25'.
  • AFS started the game with stronger pressure.
RAFC Pressure AFS Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: RAFC reached the top pressure at 25' (78.50).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Rio Ave RAFC Home
3 matches
AVS AFS Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-18T00:03:56+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
C. Miszta
Poland
1 C. Miszta
M. Vrousai
Greece
17 M. Vrousai
J. Brabec
Czech Republic
32 J. Brabec
G. Teixeira Lopes da Conceição
39 G. Teixeira Lopes da Conceição
N. Abby
England
6 N. Abby
A. Ntoi
Greece
5 A. Ntoi
R. da Silva Pae
Substitution
Brazil
8 R. da Silva Pae
D. Bezerra de Oliveira
Substitution
Brazil
7 D. Bezerra de Oliveira
O. Pohlmann
Substitution
Germany
80 O. Pohlmann
D. Špikić
Substitution
Croatia
18 D. Špikić
J. Miller Blesa
Spain
11 J. Miller Blesa
Pitch
A. Vasconcelos Ramos
Brazil
1 A. Vasconcelos Ramos
L. Rivas
Substitution
Paraguay
12 L. Rivas
P. Leal Sousa Lima
Brazil
3 P. Leal Sousa Lima
C. Castro
Colombia
42 C. Castro
M. Cardoso Francisco
Brazil
97 M. Cardoso Francisco
P. Lima Barros
Brazil
8 P. Lima Barros
R. Medeiros de Moura
Brazil
70 R. Medeiros de Moura
G. Mendonça
Substitution
Portugal
23 G. Mendonça
?. Perea Abonce
Substitution
Colombia
14 ?. Perea Abonce
A. Fernandes Mendes
Substitution
Portugal
7 A. Fernandes Mendes
B. Akinsola
Substitution
Nigeria
11 B. Akinsola

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 17, 2026, 07:45 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 30 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
Capacity :
12815
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Hélder Carvalho
José Manuel Graça Mira
Alexandre Pontes Ferreira
Rui Miguel Gomes Lima

Statistics

Possession
RAFC
61%
AFS
39%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 2
4 Big Chances Created 3
7 Shots 3
71 Dangerous attacks 32
66 Possession 34
4 Corners 9
11 Free kicks 9
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

26 Throwins 25
13 Successful Dribbles 6
4 Goal Kicks 11
9 Successful Headers 16
1 Assists 1
46 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38
28 Dribble Attempts 16
66 Ball Safe 72
13 Goal Attempts 8
3 Substitutions 5
0 Injuries 1

Attacking

132 Attacks 75
1 Counter Attacks 7
3 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

414 Successful Passes 172
11 Key Passes 11
86 Successful Passes Percentage 70
57 Successful Long Passes Percentage 39
482 Passes 246
37 Long Passes 46
21 Successful Long Passes 18

Defensive

15 Tackles 21
10 Interceptions 16
46 Duels Won 52
5 Saves 7

Build-up

21 Total Crosses 14
4 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

9 Fouls 11
3 Offsides 2

Lineup

Referee : Hélder Carvalho

Starting XI ▼

1
Cezary Miszta
Cezary Miszta Goalkeeper
6.99
6
Nelson Abbey
Nelson Abbey Defender
6.59
17
Marios Vrousai
Marios Vrousai Defender
7.04
32
Jakub Brabec
Jakub Brabec Defender
6.85
39
Gustavo Mancha
Gustavo Mancha Defender
6.69
5
Andreas Ntoi
Andreas Ntoi Midfielder
6.56
7
Diogo Bezerra
Diogo Bezerra Midfielder
6.69
25
Rafael Lobato
Rafael Lobato
Attacker85'
6.45
8
Ryan
Ryan Midfielder
6.63
9
Tamble Monteiro
Tamble Monteiro
Attacker64'
6.68
18
Dario Spikic
Dario Spikic Midfielder
6.7
19
Antonis Papakanellos
Antonis Papakanellos
Midfielder74'
6.42
80
Ole Pohlmann
Ole Pohlmann Midfielder
6.63
44
Tamás Nikitscher
Tamás Nikitscher
Midfielder85'
6.65
11
Jalen Blesa
Jalen Blesa Attacker
7.14
Referee : Hélder Carvalho

Starting XI ▼

1
Adriel
Adriel Goalkeeper
6.92
3
Paulo Vitor
Paulo Vitor Defender
6.5
12
Leonardo Rivas
Leonardo Rivas Defender
6.56
21
Guilherme Neiva Silva
Guilherme Neiva Silva
Attacker64'
6.57
42
Cristian David Castro Devenish
Cristian David Castro Devenish Defender
6.5
97
Mateus Pivô
Mateus Pivô Defender
6.54
8
Pedro Lima Barros
Pedro Lima Barros Midfielder
6.68
23
Gustavo Pinto Mendonça
Gustavo Pinto Mendonça Midfielder
6.74
27
Ángel Algobia Esteves
Ángel Algobia Esteves
Midfielder86'
6.65
70
Roni
Roni Midfielder
6.73
7
Tomané
Tomané Attacker
6.88
18
Ânderson Miguel da Silva
Ânderson Miguel da Silva
Attacker90+1'
6.8
11
Babatunde Jimoh Akinsola
Babatunde Jimoh Akinsola Attacker
6.57
20
Diego Ariel Duarte Gárcete
Diego Ariel Duarte Gárcete
Attacker90+1'
6.65
14
Óscar Perea
Óscar Perea Attacker
6.44
24
Christian Neiva Afonso
Christian Neiva Afonso
Defender64'
6.55

Events

2ND-HALF
90+3'
Event
Paulo Vitor
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
90+1'
Event
Ânderson Miguel da Silva → Tomané
9th Substitution
90+1'
Event
Diego Ariel Duarte Gárcete → Babatunde Jimoh Akinsola
8th Substitution
90'
Event
Tomané
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
90'
Event
4th Yellowcard
86'
Event
Ángel Algobia Esteves → Gustavo Pinto Mendonça
7th Substitution
Event
Rafael Lobato → Diogo Bezerra
5th Substitution
85'
Event
Tamás Nikitscher → Ole Pohlmann
6th Substitution
85'
Event
Andreas Ntoi
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
79'
Event
Antonis Papakanellos → Dario Spikic
4th Substitution
74'
68'
Event
Pedro Lima Barros
Header / 3rd Goal
Event
Andreas Ntoi
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
66'
Event
Tamble Monteiro → Ryan
2nd Substitution
64'
64'
Event
Christian Neiva Afonso → Óscar Perea
1st Substitution
64'
Event
Guilherme Neiva Silva → Leonardo Rivas
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
32'
Event
Tomané
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Ole Pohlmann
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
18'

Match Commentary

90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AVS: Nenê comes on for Tomané.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with the match finishing 2-2 between Rio Ave and AVS.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Paulo Vitor from AVS receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Tomané from AVS receives a yellow card for a foul.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Rafael Lobato of Rio Ave.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AVS: Diego Duarte comes on for Tunde Akinsola.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Paulo Vitor of AVS.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Andreas Ntoi of Rio Ave.
90
Update Update
Jalen Blesa of Rio Ave wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Update Update
Pedro Lima wins a free kick in the defensive half for AVS.
90
Attempt Attempt
Rafael Lobato from Rio Ave misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box after a set piece situation.
90
Update Update
Kiki from AVS wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after Cristian Devenish concedes.
90
Update Update
Diego Duarte commits a handball for AVS.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a foul by Pedro Lima.
90
Attempt Attempt
Diego Duarte's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Cezary Pawet Miszta in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Adriel.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a foul by Tunde Akinsola.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AVS: Ángel Algobia comes on for Gustavo Mendonça.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rio Ave: Rafael Lobato comes on for Diogo Bezerra.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rio Ave: Tamás Nikitscher comes on for Olé Pohlmann.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AVS after Cezary Pawet Miszta concedes.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AVS after a concession by Cezary Pawet Miszta.
81
Update Update
Offside called against Rio Ave. Tamble Monteiro is the player caught offside.
80
Attempt Attempt
Tamble Monteiro's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Adriel in the center of the goal.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The match is now 2-2 as Andreas Ntoi scores for Rio Ave with a right-footed shot from very close range into the top left corner after a corner.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after Kiki concedes.
78
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Tunde Akinsola from AVS has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is saved.
76
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Tomané from AVS.
75
Attempt Attempt
Marios Vrousai from Rio Ave misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box after a fast break.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Rio Ave: Antonis Papakanellos comes on for Dario Spikic.
73
Update Update
Jalen Blesa from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the defensive half.
73
Update Update
Foul committed by Gustavo Mendonça of AVS.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AVS after being conceded by Olé Pohlmann.
69
Update Update
Foul committed by Marios Vrousai of Rio Ave.
69
Update Update
Pedro Lima from AVS wins a free kick in the defensive half.
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AVS takes the lead 2-1 with Pedro Lima scoring a header from close range into the bottom left corner, assisted by Guilherme Neiva's cross after a corner.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AVS after a concession by Nelson Abbey.
67
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Lima's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Tomané provided the assist.
66
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Dario Spikic's header from the center of the box is saved.
66
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Andreas Ntoi of Rio Ave receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
66
Update Update
Guilherme Neiva from AVS wins a free kick in the defensive half.
66
Update Update
Foul committed by Andreas Ntoi of Rio Ave.
65
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AVS: Kiki comes on for Óscar Perea.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AVS: Guilherme Neiva comes on for Daniel Rivas.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AVS: Kiki comes on for Óscar Perea.
62
Update Update
Foul committed by Jalen Blesa of Rio Ave.
62
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Tunde Akinsola from AVS takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
61
Update Update
Offside called against Rio Ave. Olé Pohlmann is the player caught offside.
60
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Lima's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
60
Update Update
Tomané wins a free kick for AVS in the defensive half.
60
Update Update
Foul committed by Andreas Ntoi of Rio Ave.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after Matheus Pivô concedes.
58
Update Update
Foul committed by Paulo Vitor of AVS.
58
Update Update
Cezary Pawet Miszta from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the defensive half.
56
Update Update
Offside called against AVS. Tunde Akinsola is caught offside.
55
Attempt Attempt
Andreas Ntoi's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
55
Update Update
Paulo Vitor wins a free kick in the defensive half for AVS.
55
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Jalen Blesa from Rio Ave has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Adriel from AVS saves it in the center of the goal.
54
Attempt Attempt
Diogo Bezerra's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
53
Update Update
Foul committed by Matheus Pivô of AVS.
53
Update Update
Jalen Blesa of Rio Ave wins a free kick in the attacking half.
49
Update Update
Foul committed by Dario Spikic of Rio Ave.
47
Attempt Attempt
Marios Vrousai from Rio Ave misses a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, shooting to the left. Diogo Bezerra provided the assist.
47
Attempt Attempt
Diogo Bezerra's right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box is saved in the center of the goal by Adriel.
46
Update Update
Foul committed by Pedro Lima of AVS.
46
Update Update
Olé Pohlmann from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the attacking half.
45
Update Update
First half ends with the score at Rio Ave 1, AVS 1.
45
Update Update
Diogo Bezerra from Rio Ave wins a free kick on the right wing.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Paulo Vitor of AVS.
45
Update Update
Dario Spikic from Rio Ave wins a free kick on the left wing.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be no added time.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Matheus Pivô of AVS.
45
Corner Corner
Dario Spikic's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Adriel, with an assist from Ryan Guilherme.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between Rio Ave and AVS.
43
Update Update
Foul committed by Gustavo Mendonça of AVS.
43
Update Update
Nelson Abbey of Rio Ave wins a free kick on the left wing.
41
Update Update
Gustavo Mancha from Rio Ave is caught offside.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after Óscar Perea concedes it.
40
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Marios Vrousai of Rio Ave with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
39
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Tunde Akinsola from AVS with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
37
Attempt Attempt
Dario Spikic's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Diogo Bezerra's cross.
36
Update Update
Foul committed by Marios Vrousai of Rio Ave.
36
Update Update
Pedro Lima wins a free kick for AVS on the left wing.
36
Attempt Attempt
Dario Spikic from Rio Ave has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
34
Update Update
Olé Pohlmann from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the defensive half.
34
Update Update
Foul committed by Gustavo Mendonça of AVS.
34
Update Update
Offside called against AVS. Pedro Lima is caught offside.
32
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Tomané scores for AVS with a right-footed shot from very close range after a corner.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AVS after Ryan Guilherme concedes it.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AVS after a concession by Andreas Ntoi.
30
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Olé Pohlmann from Rio Ave has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes to the left. He was assisted by Jalen Blesa.
29
Update Update
Jalen Blesa from Rio Ave misses the attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Diogo Bezerra provided the assist with a cross.
27
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Jalen Blesa from Rio Ave has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is saved.
27
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Diogo Bezerra from Rio Ave takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high after a fast break.
25
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Óscar Perea's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
23
Attempt Attempt
Andreas Ntoi from Rio Ave misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
18
Update Update
Cristian Devenish from AVS wins a free kick in the defensive half.
18
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Rio Ave 1, AVS 0. Olé Pohlmann scores for Rio Ave with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Diogo Bezerra.
11
Update Update
Foul committed by Dario Spikic of Rio Ave.
10
Update Update
Jalen Blesa from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the defensive half.
10
Update Update
Jalen Blesa of Rio Ave wins a free kick in the defensive half.
8
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Diogo Bezerra from Rio Ave takes a right-footed shot from long range on the right after a fast break.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AVS after Marios Vrousai concedes it.
7
Attempt Attempt
Tomané's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Tunde Akinsola.
3
Corner Corner
Corner for AVS, conceded by Jalen Blesa.
3
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Lima's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AVS after Marios Vrousai concedes.
1
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Tunde Akinsola from AVS has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box that goes wide to the left. Adriel provided the assist.

CONCLUSION

The 2-2 draw reflected a balanced contest where Rio Ave's 66% possession did not translate to three points, allowing AVS to earn a creditable away result. As the stronger team, Rio Ave faced moderate deviation, yet market alignment confirmed the outcome's consistency. Without xG metrics, chance quality remains unquantified, but even scoring at half-time and full-time suggests parity in execution. No red cards or adjustments preserved structural integrity. Rio Ave drops points at home, while AVS gains momentum from defensive resolve and timely goals.

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