Rio Ave – FC Porto

Match analysis

Rio Ave’s hopes of climbing out of the relegation zone were crushed at home as FC Porto secured a comfortable 2‑0 victory, extending the league leaders’ perfect record to six wins from six matches. The Portuguese giants now sit top of the table with 18 points and a +13 goal difference, while Rio Ave remain stuck in 16th place with just three points from five games. Porto’s defensive solidity was evident, conceding only two goals all season, whereas Rio Ave’s leaky back line has already yielded 11 goals. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in Porto’s favour, giving them the sole win in the two meetings this campaign. Rio Ave must regroup quickly if they are to avoid a further slide toward the drop.

⚔ Head-to-head: Rio Ave vs FC Porto →

• 11´ ⚽ N. PerezFC Porto
• 34´ • Jakub KiwiorFC Porto
• 59´ 🔁 R. GalcikRio Ave
• 66´ 🔁 D. GulFC Porto
• 66´ 🔁 William GomesFC Porto
• 69´ 🔁 N. PerezFC Porto
• 69´ 🔁 G. VeigaFC Porto
• 75´ 🔁 F. PetrassoRio Ave
• 75´ 🔁 TambleRio Ave
• 82´ ⚽ B. SainzFC Porto
• 83´ 🔁 G. LiavasRio Ave
• 83´ 🔁 D. NascimentoRio Ave
• 89´ 🔁 PepêFC Porto