Rio Ave FC vs Porto FC

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Shaan Wadhawan

Published - Sep 19, 2025, 02:06 PM

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Summary

Porto aim to keep their flawless Primeira Liga run alive with a trip to Rio Ave.
The hosts are still searching for their first win despite Clayton’s fine scoring form.
Expect a competitive game, but Porto’s class should secure them a tight victory.

Porto look to extend their perfect start to the 2025–26 Primeira Liga when they travel to face Rio Ave at the Estádio dos Arcos on Friday. The Dragons sit top of the table with a flawless record under Francesco Farioli, while Rio Ave are still searching for their first win of the campaign.

Rio Ave vs Porto Form Guide

Porto unbeaten in last three visits to Rio Ave (W2, D1). Last meeting at Estádio dos Arcos ended 2-2 (2024/25 season). Porto have scored 10 goals in their last five matches against Rio Ave.

Rio Ave (last 5 all comps):

Rio Ave remain winless this season, while Porto FC are flawless in both the league and pre-season under Farioli.

Porto (last 5 all comps)

Rio Ave vs PortoTeam News

Rio Ave: Rio Ave will have some familiar absences. Goalkeeper Alfonso Pastor is unavailable due to a finger injury, and midfielder Theofanis Bakoulas remains out due to long-term ACL issues. There are no new doubts in the squad, and head coach Silaidopoulos can expect to have a full complement of players. The chief danger for the hosts is Clayton, who is currently the top scorer in the Primeira Liga with five goals and will once again pose a major attacking threat.
Porto: Porto has a longer injury list. Defender Nehuen Perez is unavailable, as are full-backs Alberto Costa and Martim Fernandes. Summer signing Luuk de Jong is also sidelined, while winger William Gomes is also unavailable due to fitness issues. Regardless, head coach Francesco Farioli still has a strong quality to call upon. It is expected that Porto will line up with Diogo Costa in goal; Rosario, Bednarek, Kiwior, and Moura at the back; Froholdt, Varela, and Mora in central midfield; and an attacking front three of Pepe, Samu, and Sainz.

Rio Ave vs Porto Preview

Rio Ave’s struggles continue under Sotiris Silaidopoulos, who is still hunting for his first competitive win as coach. Despite their attacking outlet in Clayton, defensive frailties (9 goals conceded in 4 games) remain a major concern. Porto, meanwhile, has been unstoppable under Farioli, blending defensive solidity (just 1 goal conceded in 5 league games) with a sharp attack. Their 1-0 win over Nacional showed resilience even when not at their best.
While Rio Ave may trouble the scoreboard at home, Porto’s superior quality and momentum should see them extend their unbeaten start.

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