Rio Ave - Sporting Lisbon - 25 February 2024 Liga Portugal - (3-3)

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Sporting Lisbon awarded a throw-in in their own half.

At Estadio dos Arcos, Joao Pedro Loureiro da Costa has been yellow-carded for the home team.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso signals a free kick to Sporting Lisbon.

Rio Ave to take a throw-in in Sporting Lisbon territory.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso awards the away team a throw-in.

Sporting Lisbon's Sebastian Coates is whistled for offside at Estadio dos Arcos.

Renato Pantalon (Rio Ave) has been booked for the second time by the referee and is off!

Free kick Sporting Lisbon.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso awards Rio Ave a goal kick.

Sporting Lisbon's Pedro Goncalves breaks free at Estadio dos Arcos. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Can Sporting Lisbon capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Rio Ave's half?

Ball safe as Sporting Lisbon is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Goal kick for Sporting Lisbon at Estadio dos Arcos.

Throw-in for Rio Ave in the half of Sporting Lisbon.

Free kick for Rio Ave in their own half.

Free kick for Rio Ave in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Rio Ave make their fourth substitution with Joca replacing Umaro Embalo.

The home team have replaced Fabio Ronaldo with Joao Teixeira. This is the third substitution made today by Luis Freire.

Ball goes out of play for a Rio Ave goal kick.

In Vila do Conde Sporting Lisbon attack through Marcus Edwards. The finish is off target, however.

Sporting Lisbon have been awarded a corner by Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso.

Vitor Gomes (Rio Ave) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Sporting Lisbon awarded a free kick in their own half.

Vitor Gomes is on a sub for Amine for Rio Ave.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso signals a free kick to Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

Renato Pantalon (Rio Ave) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

In Vila do Conde a free kick has been awarded the away team.

In Vila do Conde Rio Ave's Umaro Embalo is caught offside.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso signals a Rio Ave throw-in in Sporting Lisbon's half.

Rio Ave awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso signals a free kick to Rio Ave in their own half.

Corner awarded to Rio Ave.

Ousmane Diomande (Sporting Lisbon) gets a yellow card.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso signals a free kick to Rio Ave just outside Sporting Lisbon's area.

Throw-in Sporting Lisbon.

Fabio Ronaldo for the home team is judged to be offside.

Goal! Sebastian Coates (Sporting Lisbon) levels the score at 3-3 with a header in Vila do Conde. Hidemasa Morita instrumental with a fine assist.

Can Sporting Lisbon get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Rio Ave's half?

Sporting Lisbon to take a throw-in in Rio Ave territory.

Sporting Lisbon have been awarded a corner by Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso.

Umaro Embalo of Rio Ave is pulled up for offside.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso signals a free kick to Sporting Lisbon.

Sporting Lisbon to take a throw-in in Rio Ave territory.

Throw-in for Rio Ave in their own half.

Throw-in for Sporting Lisbon at Estadio dos Arcos.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso blows against Rio Ave's Umaro Embalo for offside.

Free kick for Rio Ave in their own half.

Goal! Abdul-Aziz Yakubu gives Rio Ave the lead from the penalty spot. The score is now 3-2.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Luis Freire is making the team's first substitution at Estadio dos Arcos with Adrien Silva replacing Joao Graca.

Throw-in for Sporting Lisbon in the half of Rio Ave.

Geny Catamo (Sporting Lisbon) has received a first yellow card.

Goal kick for Rio Ave at Estadio dos Arcos.

Corner awarded to Rio Ave.

The away team replace Nuno Santos with Matheus Reis.

Ball goes out of play for a Rio Ave goal kick.

Joao Graca (Rio Ave) has received a yellow card from Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso.

Sporting Lisbon awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Rio Ave in their own half.

Rio Ave awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso signals a free kick to Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Vila do Conde.

Throw-in Rio Ave.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso awards Sporting Lisbon a goal kick.

Rio Ave's Miguel Nobrega gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Free kick for Rio Ave in the half of Sporting Lisbon.

Free kick for Rio Ave in their own half.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso signals a Sporting Lisbon throw-in in Rio Ave's half.

Free kick Sporting Lisbon.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso awards the home team a throw-in.

Sporting Lisbon have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Rio Ave at Estadio dos Arcos.

Can Sporting Lisbon get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Rio Ave's half?

Rio Ave will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Sporting Lisbon.

Ball safe as Sporting Lisbon is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Sporting Lisbon in the half of Rio Ave.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso signals a Sporting Lisbon throw-in in Rio Ave's half.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso signals a free kick to Sporting Lisbon.

Sporting Lisbon to take a throw-in in Rio Ave territory.

Ruben Amorim (Sporting Lisbon) is making a second substitution, with Quaresma replacing Goncalo Inacio.

The first-half is over at Estadio dos Arcos.

Ball goes out of play for a Sporting Lisbon goal kick.

Joao Pedro Loureiro da Costa returns to the field for Rio Ave after picking up a slight injury.

Abdul-Aziz Yakubu levels the score at 2-2 from the penalty spot.

Joao Pedro Loureiro da Costa is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso awards the away team a throw-in.

Viktor Gyokeres scores to make it 1-2 at Estadio dos Arcos.

Marcus Edwards is replacing Francisco Trincao for Sporting Lisbon at Estadio dos Arcos.

Rio Ave awarded a free kick in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Can Rio Ave get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sporting Lisbon's half?

Ball safe as Sporting Lisbon is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Rio Ave drive into the zone and Fabio Ronaldo is presented with a brilliant opportunity. But his strike hits the upright!

Sporting Lisbon have been awarded a corner by Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso.

In Vila do Conde a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Can Sporting Lisbon get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Rio Ave's half?

Sporting Lisbon awarded a free kick in their own half.

Sporting Lisbon's Francisco Trincao looks ok and returns to the pitch.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Vila do Conde.

Rio Ave's Umaro Embalo misses with an attempt on goal.

Francisco Trincao is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Throw-in for Sporting Lisbon at Estadio dos Arcos.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in Rio Ave.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso awards Rio Ave a goal kick.

Sporting Lisbon are pushing forward but Pedro Goncalves's finish is wide of the goal.

Sporting Lisbon have a goal kick.

Josue Sa of Rio Ave gets in a strike, but is off target.

Free kick for Rio Ave in their own half.

Sporting Lisbon awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

Throw-in for Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso signals a free kick to Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

Viktor Gyokeres gets his shot on target but fails to score for Sporting Lisbon.

Rio Ave awarded a free kick in their own half.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso signals a free kick to Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso awards the home team a throw-in.

Free kick for Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

Sporting Lisbon have been awarded a corner by Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso.

Sporting Lisbon's Francisco Trincao is on target but unsuccessful.

Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres gets in a shot on goal at Estadio dos Arcos. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Andre Filipe Domingues da Silva Narciso signals a Rio Ave throw-in in Sporting Lisbon's half.

Goal kick for Rio Ave at Estadio dos Arcos.

Sporting Lisbon are coming forward and Morten Hjulmand gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Goal! Morten Hjulmand levels the match at 1-1.

Sporting Lisbon to take a throw-in in Rio Ave territory.

Corner awarded to Sporting Lisbon.

Throw-in Rio Ave.

Jeremiah St. Juste (Sporting Lisbon) is not on the pitch at the moment but still receives a yellow card.

Umaro Embalo is booked for the home team.

Free kick for Sporting Lisbon in the half of Rio Ave.

Ball safe as Sporting Lisbon is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Sporting Lisbon awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Umaro Embalo is on target to give Rio Ave a 1-0 advantage. That's a fine assist from Fabio Ronaldo.

Throw-in for Sporting Lisbon at Estadio dos Arcos.

Throw-in for Rio Ave in the half of Sporting Lisbon.

If Josue Sa receives a yellow card in today's match, he will be suspended after collecting 5 yellow cards so far this season.

Sporting Lisbon haven't lost in their last 6 games.

Sporting Lisbon have scored at least one goal for 6 consecutive matches.

Sporting Lisbon have a winning streak of 3 matches away from home.

Rio Ave FC scores 1.73 goals when playing at home and Sporting Lisbon scores 1.89 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Rio Ave FC and Sporting Lisbon is 0.8.

Average number of goals in meetings between Rio Ave FC and Sporting Lisbon is 2.

Rio Ave FC scores 0 goals in a match against Sporting Lisbon and Sporting Lisbon scores 2 goals against Rio Ave FC (on average).

Rio Ave FC have won just 0 of their last 5 Liga Portugal games against Sporting Lisbon.

Sporting Lisbon have lost just 0 of their last 5 Liga Portugal games against Rio Ave FC.

In the last 5 meetings Rio Ave FC won 0, Sporting Lisbon won 5, 0 draws.

Sporting Lisbon have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Rio Ave FC (in all competitions).

Sporting Lisbon's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Rio Ave FC's.

In Liga Portugal, Sporting Lisbon has better performance than Rio Ave FC.

When Sporting Lisbon is down 1-0 away, they win 55% of their matches.

When Rio Ave FC is down 0-1 home, they win 0% of their matches.

When Sporting Lisbon leads 0-1 away, they win in 76% of their matches.

When Rio Ave FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 72% of their matches.

On their last meeting Sporting Lisbon won by 2 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Sporting Lisbon.

Rio Ave FC wins 16% of halftimes, Sporting Lisbon wins 58%.

Rio Ave FC wins 1st half in 16% of their matches, Sporting Lisbon in 58% of their matches.

A year ago, Rio Ave FC were number 10 in the table with 27 points. Now they are number 16 with 21 points.

Joao Graca has more yellow cards (7) than any other player at Rio Ave FC. Morten Hjulmand has collected 7 for Sporting Lisbon.

Costinha has assisted the most goals for Rio Ave FC with 4. Pedro Goncalves is Sporting Lisbon's biggest assister (9).

Emmanuel Boateng is Rio Ave FC's top scorer with 5 goals. Viktor Gyokeres has scored 16 times for Sporting Lisbon.

Sporting Lisbon haven't scored in 0 of their 10 away matches in Liga Portugal this season.

Rio Ave FC haven't scored in 1 of their 11 home matches in Liga Portugal this season.

Rio Ave FC haven't won any of their last 5 games against Sporting Lisbon.

Sporting Lisbon have a winning streak of 5 matches.

Rio Ave FC haven't lost in any of their last 6 home matches.

Did you know that Sporting Lisbon scores 20% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Did you know that Rio Ave FC scores 32% of their goals between the minutes 46-60? This is the highest percentage in the league.

Sporting Lisbon have a winning streak of 8 matches in Liga Portugal.

Last season Sporting Lisbon won both games against Rio Ave FC (3-0 at home and 1-0 away).

Rio Ave FC's last home win against Sporting Lisbon was in 2016.

During the last 42 meetings, Rio Ave FC have won 7 times, there have been 9 draws while Sporting Lisbon have won 26 times. The goal difference is 73-36 in favour of Sporting Lisbon.

During the last 21 meetings with Rio Ave FC playing at home, Rio Ave FC have won 4 times, there have been 5 draws while Sporting Lisbon have won 12 times. The goal difference is 28-22 in favour of Sporting Lisbon.

The most common result of matches between Rio Ave FC and Sporting Lisbon is 0-1. 8 matches have ended with this result.

The most common result of matches between Rio Ave FC and Sporting Lisbon when Rio Ave FC is playing at home is 0-1. 5 matches have ended with this result.