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No fixture this week.
Next presser expected before Estrela da Amadora, Mon 14 Sept.
Rio Ave predicted lineup vs EstrelaMOST USED XI
Rio Ave's expected lineup at home to Estrela in the Primeira Liga is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: van der Gouw in goal, a back four of Liavas, Petrasso, Mancha and Abbey, and Bezerra and Monteiro further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- DEFLiavas
- DEFPetrasso
- DEFMancha
- DEFAbbey
- MIDBlesa
- MIDNikitscher
- MIDNascimento
- MIDNtoi
- FWDBezerra
- FWDMonteiro
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 4 of the last 5 matches.
- Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Rio Ave, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Most Common Rio Ave Starting XI
Based on 5 official matches this season
- van der GouwGK · 5 starts
- LiavasDEF · 5 starts
- PetrassoDEF · 5 starts
- ManchaDEF · 4 starts
- AbbeyDEF · 3 starts
- BlesaMID · 5 starts
- NikitscherMID · 4 starts
- NascimentoMID · 3 starts
- NtoiMID · 3 starts
- BezerraFWD · 5 starts
- MonteiroFWD · 4 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Rio Ave fixtures
Rio Ave vs Estrela
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- What is Rio Ave's expected lineup?
- Rio Ave's expected lineup at home to Estrela in the Primeira Liga is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: van der Gouw in goal, a back four of Liavas, Petrasso, Mancha and Abbey, and Bezerra and Monteiro further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): van der Gouw, Liavas, Petrasso, Mancha, Abbey, Blesa, Nikitscher, Nascimento, Ntoi, Bezerra, Monteiro.
- Who started Rio Ave's last match?
- Rio Ave's starting XI on 6 Sept 2026 in the Primeira Liga (4-2-3-1): E. van der Gouw, G. Liavas, F. Petrasso, Gustavo Mancha, M. Vrousai, T. Nikitscher, A. Ntoi, Diogo Bezerra, J. Blesa, D. Spikic, Tamble.
- What was Rio Ave's last result?
- Rio Ave lost to Santa Clara 0–4 on 6 Sept 2026.
- When did Rio Ave last win?
- Rio Ave last won on 22 Aug 2026, beating Estoril 2–0.
- Who has made the most starts for Rio Ave this season?
- G. Liavas leads with 5 starts for Rio Ave across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Rio Ave use most often?
- Rio Ave have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 5 matches this season.
- Which Rio Ave goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- E. van der Gouw has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Rio Ave this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Rio Ave defender has started the most this season?
- G. Liavas has made the most starts as defender for Rio Ave this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Rio Ave midfielder has started the most this season?
- J. Blesa has made the most starts as midfielder for Rio Ave this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Rio Ave forward has started the most this season?
- Diogo Bezerra has made the most starts as forward for Rio Ave this season, starting 5 matches.
Goalkeepers
Rio Ave vs Estrela
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