Match Timeline
Ferro⚽João Carvalho🟨R. Guitane🔄
J. Brabec⚽P. Carvalho🔄Xeka🔄Dario ŠpikićNelson AbbeyJ. BlesaA. Tsoungui🔄André Lacximicant🟨O. Pohlmann🔄D. Spikic🔄Nelson Abbey🟨J. Holsgrove🔄Tamás Nikitscher🟨Diogo Bezerra🔄J. Blesa🔄Tamblé Monteiro🟨Match Statistics
Starting Lineups
Estoril1:1
Starting XI
Rio Ave1:1
Starting XI
Head-to-Head
📈 Team Form & Statistics
ELO comparison
Pre-match ratings
 EstorilHome | Rating |  Rio AveAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,595.8 | Overall | 1,511.1 |
| 1,572.5 | Match venue | 1,470.3 |
| 1,572.5 | At home | 1,529 |
| 1,478.3 | Away | 1,470.3 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,574.4 | Attack | 1,458 |
| 1,501.1 | Defence | 1,509.3 |
| 1,546.1 | Home attack | 1,478.3 |
| 1,537.3 | Away attack | 1,434.8 |
| 1,545.6 | Home defence | 1,528.7 |
| 1,451.5 | Away defence | 1,503.1 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,680 | Goal environment | 1,398.3 |
| 1,575 | Home goals | 1,425 |
| 1,605 | Away goals | 1,473.3 |
| 1,509.4 | Possession | 1,488.2 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,483.1 | Set-piece attack | 1,440.9 |
| 1,483.6 | Set-piece defence | 1,441.8 |
| 1,532.4 | Close games | 1,528.4 |
| 1,612.8 | Winning margin | 1,494 |
Match venue compares Estoril at home with Rio Ave away. All ratings are within this league.
Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.
📝 Match Preview
The Primeira Liga returns on March 22, 2026, as Estoril hosts Rio Ave at the home venue. With Estoril sitting in 7th place on 37 points and Rio Ave in 11th on 27 points, there is a clear 10-point gap in the standings that favors the hosts. Estoril has accumulated 37 points from 26 matches, averaging 1.70 points per game, while Rio Ave has 27 points from 26 matches, averaging just 1.00 points per game. Looking at the venue statistics, Estoril's home performance is notably strong. In their last 4 home games, Estoril secured a 50% win rate, averaging 2.25 goals scored per game and conceding 1.25 goals. Conversely, Rio Ave's away form is struggling, with only a 25% win rate in their last 4 away fixtures, averaging just 0.25 goals scored and conceding 2.00 goals per game. This disparity in offensive output at the venue is significant. The head-to-head record further tilts the odds in Estoril's favor. In the 9 total matches between these sides, Estoril has won 4 times compared to Rio Ave's 2 wins. The most recent meeting on November 1, 2025, ended in a dominant 4-0 victory for Estoril. While Estoril's goals scored trend is currently showing a decline, their overall points tally and H2H dominance remain strong indicators. Regarding the betting markets, the bookmakers have set the Home Win odds at 1.75. This implies a probability of roughly 57%. Given the 10-point standings gap, the 50% home win rate for Estoril, and the heavy 4-0 H2H victory, a probability estimate of 65% for a Home Win seems well-supported by the data. This creates a positive expected value exceeding the 3% threshold required for a compelling bet. Key Points: - Estoril sits 7th (37 pts) vs Rio Ave 11th (27 pts). - Estoril Home Win Rate: 50% (Last 4 games). - Rio Ave Away Win Rate: 25% (Last 4 games). - Last H2H: Estoril won 4-0. - Estimated Home Win Probability: 65%. - Market Odds: 1.75. In summary, the data points towards Estoril securing the three points. The combination of league position, venue statistics, and head-to-head dominance provides sufficient value on the Home Win market.
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