Match Report
Rio Ave won 2-0 against Santa Clara in the Liga Portugal. Before the match, Santa Clara were 13th in the Liga Portugal table with Rio Ave in 12th. 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. Get the complete post-match breakdown with all statistics.
The matchup in the Liga Portugal brings together Santa Clara and Rio Ave at Estádio de São Miguel.
The standings read 13th (Santa Clara, 36 points) against 12th (Rio Ave, 36 points).
Across 12 meetings since 2018, honours split 4 to Santa Clara and 5 to Rio Ave, with 3 draws.
Rio Ave came out on top: the game ended 0-2.
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