Rio Ave host Estrela with visitors seeking historic run
Rio Ave aim to arrest a slump following heavy defeats as they face an Estrela side enjoying their best-ever start to a top-flight season.
Rio Ave sit 16th after five games and are desperate for a reset under Sotiris Silaidopoulos. The side has struggled significantly in recent weeks, arriving at this fixture on the back of consecutive 4-0 losses to Santa Clara and Sporting CP. Having failed to score in four of their last five matches, the pressure is on Silaidopoulos to fix a misfiring attack and a porous defence.
Estrela are currently 6th and remain unbeaten after five matches, a feat never before achieved in the club's history. Manager Pepa has overseen a successful rebuild, most recently securing a 2-1 victory over SC Braga. With three draws and two wins in their opening five, Estrela travel to Vila do Conde with significant momentum and a high-functioning forward line.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Rio Ave are the stronger side — 48 rating points clear of Estrela.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Rio AveEstrelaWhole season, home and away combined — Rio Ave 7 games, Estrela 7 games.
Rio AveEstrelaPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Primeira Liga (Portugal) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
