Who started Rio Ave's last match?

Rio Ave's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Primeira Liga (4-2-3-1): Vitor Hugo, João Tomé, F. Petrasso, S. Garcia, Pedro Amaral, T. Nikitscher, A. Ntoi, Diogo Bezerra, M. Patricio, R. Galčík, J. Blesa.

What was Rio Ave's last result?

Rio Ave lost to Alverca 0–1 on 19 Sept 2026.

When did Rio Ave last win?

Rio Ave last won on 22 Aug 2026, beating Estoril 2–0.

Who takes penalties for Rio Ave?

J. Blesa has taken the most penalties for Rio Ave this season, scoring 1 of 1.

Who has made the most starts for Rio Ave this season?

J. Blesa leads with 7 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 6 of their 7 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 6 matches.

Which Rio Ave defender has started the most this season?

F. Petrasso has made the most starts as defender for Rio Ave this season, starting 7 matches.

Which Rio Ave midfielder has started the most this season?

T. Nikitscher has made the most starts as midfielder for Rio Ave this season, starting 6 matches.

Which Rio Ave forward has started the most this season?

J. Blesa has made the most starts as forward for Rio Ave this season, starting 7 matches.

Rio Ave lineup vs Nacional

Rio Ave's most-used XI this season (starts from 7 matches): van der Gouw (6); Petrasso (7), Abbey (3); Nikitscher (6), Liavas (5), Ntoi (5), Galčík (4); Blesa (7), Bezerra (5), Monteiro (4). Since left: Mancha. Next match: vs Nacional, Sun 11 Oct.

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Latest Rio Ave moves

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Quiet since 14 Sep: nothing new to report

MANAGERS. Silaidopoulos appointed manager14 Sep
TRANSFERGenuino goes out on loan to AVS3 Sep · Loan
TRANSFERHugo signs from Lusitânia Lourosa3 Sep · Transfer
TRANSFERGarcia signs from Atletico Nacional3 Sep · Transfer
TRANSFERClemmensen signs from IFK Goteborg2 Sep · Transfer
TRANSFERŠiler signs2 Sep · Transfer
TRANSFERSellouki signs from Laval25 Aug · Transfer
TRANSFERAmaral signs from Estoril24 Aug · Free agent

Rio Ave most-used starting XI

7 MATCHES

Rio Ave's most-used starting XI this season, across 7 official matches, was van der Gouw in goal, a back three of Petrasso, Mancha and Abbey, and Blesa, Bezerra and Monteiro further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

No longer available: Mancha.
Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 19 of the last 30 matches.
Sets up with a back three in 33% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Rio Ave this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

16thPrimeira Liga4 pts

Rio Ave are 16th in the Primeira Liga on 4 points from 7 games. They have W1 D1 L3 in their last five.

Head Coach

S. Silaidopoulos

Since Sept 2026

Formation tendency

4-2-3-1most-used · 19 of last 30

4-2-3-1

63%

3-4-3

23%

3-4-2-1

10%

4-3-3

Most Common Rio Ave Starting XI

Based on 7 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

Set piece takers

This season

FWDBlesa1/1 penalties scored

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Rio Ave transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

SIGNED

DEPARTED

IN · 9

HHugofrom Lusitânia LourosaTransferSEP '26
GGarciafrom Atletico NacionalTransferSEP '26
CClemmensenfrom IFK GoteborgTransferSEP '26
ŠŠilerTransferSEP '26
SSelloukifrom LavalTransferAUG '26
AAmaralfrom EstorilFree agentAUG '26
GGalčíkTransferJUL '26
NNascimentofrom Olympiakos PiraeusLoanJUL '26
SSamuelfrom BotafogoTransferJUL '26

OUT · 3

GGenuinoto AVSLoanSEP '26
TTallato MalishevaLoanAUG '26
PPohlmannto SpVgg Greuther FürthTransferJUL '26

Stats & Facts

Rio Ave

Who started Rio Ave's last match?: Rio Ave's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Primeira Liga (4-2-3-1): Vitor Hugo, João Tomé, F. Petrasso, S. Garcia, Pedro Amaral, T. Nikitscher, A. Ntoi, Diogo Bezerra, M. Patricio, R. Galčík, J. Blesa.
What was Rio Ave's last result?: Rio Ave lost to Alverca 0–1 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Rio Ave last win?: Rio Ave last won on 22 Aug 2026, beating Estoril 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Rio Ave?: J. Blesa has taken the most penalties for Rio Ave this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Rio Ave this season?: J. Blesa leads with 7 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 6 of their 7 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 6 matches.
Which Rio Ave defender has started the most this season?: F. Petrasso has made the most starts as defender for Rio Ave this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Rio Ave midfielder has started the most this season?: T. Nikitscher has made the most starts as midfielder for Rio Ave this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Rio Ave forward has started the most this season?: J. Blesa has made the most starts as forward for Rio Ave this season, starting 7 matches.