Match Report
In the standings it was Rio Ave 12th on 36 points, Estrela Amadora 15th on 30 — separated by 6. Rio Ave ranked just 16th in the league on five-round form despite their 12th table position. Against a league average of 1.34 goals per team per game, Rio Ave ran at 1.03 scored and 1.68 conceded, Estrela Amadora at 1.12 and 1.65.
The sides have met 5 times in the GioScore results database: 2 wins for Rio Ave, 2 draws and 1 for Estrela Amadora, at 2.4 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 40% of those meetings.
The venue was Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, with room for 12,815 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Rio Ave led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Rio Ave: Jalen Blesa (27'), Jalen Blesa (48') · Estrela Amadora: Rodrigo Pinho (65')
Key stats
Possession: Rio Ave 44% · Estrela Amadora 56% · Total shots: 18-11 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 10-4