Match Report
Rio Ave won 2-0 against Santa Clara in the Liga Portugal. Before the match, Santa Clara were 12th in the Liga Portugal table with Rio Ave in 13th. Rio Ave have the edge in previous meetings (2018–2026), with 5 wins from 12 games. Santa Clara had scored 32 goals this season (0.9 per game), Rio Ave had 35 (1.0 per game). Rio Ave scored through Sidney Lima (61' og), Tamás Nikitscher (50'). Match stats: possession 54%-46%, shots 13-4, on target 4-3, corners 3-3. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
This fixture in the Liga Portugal pits Santa Clara against Rio Ave at Estádio de São Miguel.
Santa Clara come in 12th with 36 points, while Rio Ave sit 13th with 36 points.
In their head-to-head record since 2018, the two sides have met 12 times, with 4 wins for Santa Clara, 5 for Rio Ave and 3 draws.
The match finished 0-2, with Rio Ave taking the points.
Goal scorers
Rio Ave: Sidney Lima (61'), Tamás Nikitscher (50')
Key stats
Possession: Santa Clara 54% · Rio Ave 46% · Total shots: 13-4 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 3-3