FC Porto v Rio Ave: what the numbers say
FC Porto meet Rio Ave at Estádio do Dragão, Monday 7:00am (Primeira Liga). Rio Ave have lost their last three.
The big picture
FC Porto come in 1st on the ladder with 33 points; Rio Ave are 17th on 7. FC Porto have the higher position to protect.
Form
FC Porto have won one of their last five and most recently beat Napoli 4–1.
Rio Ave have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Jagiellonia Bialystok 4–4.
Rio Ave have lost their last three.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For FC Porto, watch Gabri Veiga (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Samu Aghehowa (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Rio Ave, watch Galeno (1 goals a game in 2018-19) and Gelson Dala (0.5 goals a game in 2018-19).
At Estádio do Dragão
FC Porto have won 13 of their last 21 at Estádio do Dragão.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, FC Porto have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
