Rio Ave - Sporting Lisbon - 18 January 2025 Liga Portugal - (0-3)

Maxi Araujo for Sporting Lisbon has been booked by Luis Miguel Branco Godinho and receives a first yellow card.

Rio Ave awarded a free kick in their own half.

Sporting Lisbon drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Sporting Lisbon have been awarded a corner by Luis Miguel Branco Godinho.

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

Sporting Lisbon drives forward and Viktor Gyokeres gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

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

Free kick Rio Ave.

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

Rui Borges (Sporting Lisbon) is making a fourth substitution, with Ricardo Esgaio replacing Francisco Trincao.

Goal! Sporting Lisbon extend their lead to 0-3 through Viktor Gyokeres. Daniel Braganca instrumental with a fine assist.

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

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Rio Ave at Estadio dos Arcos.

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

Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres gets his shot away but it misses the target.

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

Sporting Lisbon make their third substitution with Viktor Gyokeres replacing Conrad Harder.

Daniel Braganca is replacing Geny Catamo for the away team.

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

Petit is making the team's fourth substitution at Estadio dos Arcos with Joao Graca replacing Aderllan Santos.

Petit is making the team's third substitution at Estadio dos Arcos with Andreas Ntoi replacing Demir Tiknaz.

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho signals a free kick to Rio Ave in their own half.

Tim Sousa is on a sub for Ole Pohlmann for Rio Ave.

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

Aderllan Santos for Rio Ave is back on the field again.

Aderllan Santos is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

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

Sporting Lisbon pushes forward through Conrad Harder, whose finish on goal is saved.

Throw-in Rio Ave.

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

The away team have replaced Zeno Debast with Joao Pedro Simoes. This is the first substitution made today by Rui Borges.

Conrad Harder for Sporting Lisbon drives towards goal at Estadio dos Arcos. But the finish is unsuccessful.

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

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

Conrad Harder for Sporting Lisbon gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

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

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho signals a free kick to Sporting Lisbon.

Throw-in for Rio Ave in their own half.

Petit (Rio Ave) is making a second substitution, with Tiago Morais replacing Karem Zoabi.

Rio Ave have a goal kick.

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

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

Corner awarded to Sporting Lisbon.

Morten Hjulmand of Sporting Lisbon smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Sporting Lisbon have a dangerous throw-in.

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho signals a throw-in for Sporting Lisbon, close to Rio Ave's area.

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho awards Rio Ave a goal kick.

Sporting Lisbon are pushing forward but Conrad Harder's finish is wide of the goal.

Conrad Harder gets his shot on target but fails to score for Sporting Lisbon.

Goal kick for Rio Ave at Estadio dos Arcos.

Sporting Lisbon are pushing forward but Geny Catamo's finish is wide of the goal.

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

Free kick for Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

Free kick Sporting Lisbon.

Brandon Aguilera (Rio Ave) has received a first yellow card.

Sporting Lisbon are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Rio Ave awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Sporting Lisbon close to the penalty box.

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.

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho signals a free kick to Rio Ave just outside Sporting Lisbon's area.

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

Martim Neto is replacing Joao Novais for Rio Ave at Estadio dos Arcos.

The first half has been concluded at Estadio dos Arcos.

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

Throw-in high up the field for Sporting Lisbon in Vila do Conde.

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho signals a free kick to Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

Free kick for Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho signals a free kick to Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho signals a Rio Ave throw-in in Sporting Lisbon's half.

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

Conrad Harder of Sporting Lisbon gets in a strike, but is off target.

Sporting Lisbon have been awarded a corner by Luis Miguel Branco Godinho.

Conrad Harder of Sporting Lisbon smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Throw-in for Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho awards Rio Ave a goal kick.

Geovany Quenda (Sporting Lisbon) strikes – and hits the bar! Ohhhh so close!

Free kick for Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho signals a free kick to Rio Ave.

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

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

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

Free kick Rio Ave.

Goal kick for Rio Ave at Estadio dos Arcos.

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

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

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho awards the home team a throw-in.

Corner awarded to Sporting Lisbon.

Sporting Lisbon have been awarded a corner by Luis Miguel Branco Godinho.

Rio Ave awarded a free kick in their own half.

Rio Ave awarded a free kick in their own half.

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho signals a Rio Ave throw-in in Sporting Lisbon's half.

Morten Hjulmand gives Sporting Lisbon a 0-2 lead from the penalty spot.

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

Sporting Lisbon drives forward and Francisco Trincao gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Corner awarded to Sporting Lisbon.

Sporting Lisbon have been awarded a corner by Luis Miguel Branco Godinho.

Throw-in Rio Ave.

Rio Ave needs to be cautious. Sporting Lisbon have an attacking throw-in.

Sporting Lisbon pushes forward through Morten Hjulmand, whose finish on goal is saved.

Luis Miguel Branco Godinho signals a free kick to Rio Ave in their own half.

Corner awarded to Sporting Lisbon.

Sporting Lisbon's Conrad Harder is on target but unsuccessful.

Rio Ave have a goal kick.

Sporting Lisbon's Geovany Quenda misses with an attempt on goal.

Free kick for Sporting Lisbon in their own half.

Own goal! Aderllan Santos has scored at the wrong end to make it 0-1.

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

Throw-in for Rio Ave at Estadio dos Arcos.

Ball safe as Rio Ave is awarded a throw-in in their half.

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

Rio Ave FC scores 1.59 goals when playing at home and Sporting Lisbon scores 2.33 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in Liga Portugal.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Rio Ave FC and Sporting Lisbon is 1.6.

Average number of goals in meetings between Rio Ave FC and Sporting Lisbon is 3.

Rio Ave FC scores 0.8 goals in a match against Sporting Lisbon and Sporting Lisbon scores 2.2 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 4, 1 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 33% 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 70% of their matches.

When Rio Ave FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 53% 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 31% of halftimes, Sporting Lisbon wins 58%.

Rio Ave FC wins 1st half in 31% of their matches, Sporting Lisbon in 58% of their matches.

Rio Ave FC have conceded a goal in each of their last 8 matches.

A year ago, Rio Ave FC were number 16 in the table with 15 points. Now they are number 10 with 20 points.

Clayton Silva is Rio Ave FC's top scorer with 9 goals. Viktor Gyokeres has scored 21 times for Sporting Lisbon.

Sporting Lisbon's away record this season: 6-2-1.

Rio Ave FC's home record this season: 4-4-0.

Sporting Lisbon haven't scored in 1 of their 9 away matches in Liga Portugal this season.

Rio Ave FC haven't scored in 0 of their 8 home matches in Liga Portugal this season.

Rio Ave FC have received 3 red cards this season. This is the highest number in Liga Portugal.

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

Rio Ave FC haven't lost in any of their last 8 home matches.

Did you know that Sporting Lisbon scores 25% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Did you know that Rio Ave FC scores 22% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Last season's matches: 3-3 (Rio Ave FC at home) and 2-0 (Sporting Lisbon at home).

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

During the last 44 meetings, Rio Ave FC have won 7 times, there have been 10 draws while Sporting Lisbon have won 27 times. The goal difference is 79-40 in favour of Sporting Lisbon.

During the last 22 meetings with Rio Ave FC playing at home, Rio Ave FC have won 4 times, there have been 6 draws while Sporting Lisbon have won 12 times. The goal difference is 31-25 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.