Match report
Académico Viseu 2-1 Rio Ave FC: match report
Académico Viseu defeated Rio Ave FC 2-1 in the Primeira Liga, with goals from Soufiane Messeguem and André Clóvis.
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Académico Viseu secured a 2-1 victory over Rio Ave FC on Sunday at Estadio do Fontelo. The win came in the tenth round of the Primeira Liga.
Rio Ave took the lead in the 38th minute through Miguel Patricío, assisted by João Tomé Baptista, making it 0-1.
Académico Viseu equalised in the 69th minute with a goal from Soufiane Messeguem, assisted by André Clóvis. The score was now 1-1.
André Clóvis then scored the winner for Académico Viseu in the 77th minute, with Alejandro Mestanza providing the assist. The final score was 2-1.
In terms of discipline, Jalen Blesa and Georgios Liavas received yellow cards for Rio Ave, while Soufiane Messeguem was booked for Académico Viseu.
Key statistics showed Rio Ave had 55% possession compared to Académico Viseu's 45%. Both teams had 5 shots on target, while Rio Ave earned 6 corners to Académico Viseu's 5.
Going into the game, Académico Viseu were in 6th place with 17 points, while Rio Ave were in 16th with 7 points.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave FC preview: form & head-to-head
Académico Viseu will face Rio Ave FC in the Primeira Liga on Sunday at 18:00 GMT at Estadio do Fontelo in Viseu.
Académico Viseu are currently sixth in the league, having played nine matches. They have won five, drawn two, and lost two, accumulating 17 points. They have scored 13 goals and conceded 11.
Rio Ave FC sit in 17th place, struggling with only two wins from nine games. They have one draw and six losses, earning just 7 points. Their goal tally stands at 8 scored and 21 conceded.
In their recent form, Académico Viseu have been solid, while Rio Ave FC have struggled significantly. Rio Ave FC have lost six of their last nine matches, highlighting their tough start to the season.
The head-to-head record shows that these teams have met four times, with Académico Viseu winning once and Rio Ave FC winning three times. Their last encounter was on 22 July 2023, where Rio Ave FC won 3-0 in the Taça da Liga.
This match will be crucial for both teams, especially for Rio Ave FC as they look to improve their position in the league.
Match Events
All events- 89'André Clóvis(Out: Mohamed Bouldini)
- 86'Nils Mortimer(Out: Valery Fernandez Estrada)
- 86'Georgios Liavas(Out: Ryan Guilherme)
- 81'João Tomé Baptista(Out: Jose Carlos Teixeira Lopes Reis Goncalves)
- 81'Sebastian Clemensen(Out: Tamble Ulisses Folgado Monteiro)
- 77'André Clóvis(2 - 1)(Assist: Alejandro Mestanza)
- 76'Georgios Liavas
- 75'Miguel Patricío(Out: Malik Sellouki)
Match Statistics
All stats- 45%Possession55%
- 0.90Expected Goals (xG)1.10
- 5Shots on Target5
- 5Corners6
- 8Fouls12
Prediction
Live win probability
Académico Viseu 87%Draw 12%Rio Ave FC 1%
Académico Viseu is most likely to win the game against Rio Ave FC.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionPrimeira Liga · Regular Season 10
- VenueEstadio do Fontelo, Viseu · 8046
- RefereeGoncalves, Joao
- ForecastClear night, 17.68°C
Last five games
Académico ViseuWLWLW
Rio Ave FCLWWLD
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Santa Clara | 10 | +9 | 21 |
| 5 |  Arouca | 10 | +6 | 20 |
| 6 | Académico Viseu | 10 | +3 | 20 |
| 7 |  GIL Vicente | 9 | +1 | 14 |
| 8 |  SC Braga | 10 | +1 | 14 |
| 9 |  Moreirense | 10 | -4 | 14 |
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Académico Viseu vs Rio Ave FC: result, stats & highlights
Académico Viseu and Rio Ave FC finished 2-1 in the Primeira Liga (Regular Season 10) at Estadio do Fontelo. Played: (your local time).
Académico Viseu are 6th in the table on 20 points; Rio Ave FC are 16th on 7.
Recent form: Académico Viseu WLWLW, Rio Ave FC LWWLD.
Head-to-head (last 4): Académico Viseu 1 wins, 0 draws, Rio Ave FC 3 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.