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Rio Ave FC
Estrela da Amadora
Prediction for
Win: Rio Ave FC
48%
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Form last 5 matches
Head to head 8
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Prediction commentary
Based on data as of 12 Sep, 18:53The 63rd-minute strike fell in Rio Ave's most productive window, accounting for 39% of their goals, but the home side failed to capitalise on this statistical trend. Estrela da Amadora, who scored a quarter of their goals in the 61-75 minute window, secured the victory in the second half.
Estrela da Amadora stayed unbeaten with two wins and three draws. Their performance reflected their recent attacking form, where they have scored 11 goals in five games. Rio Ave FC, who have scored only two goals in the same period, struggled to create clear opportunities against a side leaking goals, having conceded 27 in five.
The visitors arrived off a three-goal win at Nacional, whereas Rio Ave FC suffered their fourth defeat in five matches.
Match Summary
Estrela da Amadora edged possession, holding 45% to Rio Ave's 42%. The visitors registered 4.4 shots on target per game on average, significantly higher than Rio Ave FC's 2.33. Expected goals data showed Estrela da Amadora creating more quality chances, with an average of 1.31 xG versus Rio Ave FC's 0.62.
Rio Ave conceded 19% of their goals in the final 15 minutes and 22% between the 16th and 30th minutes. Estrela da Amadora's defensive record showed 27% of goals conceded between the 61st and 75th minutes, coinciding with their attacking peak in those periods.
Rio Ave had been unbeaten in the last four meetings before this result.
Disciplinary records suggested potential risks for both sides. Rio Ave FC's Tamás Nikitscher had accumulated five yellow cards, while Estrela da Amadora's Stefan Leković also collected five yellows.