Rio Ave lineup vs Famalicao
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Rio Ave's most-used XI this season (starts from 8 matches): van der Gouw (6); Petrasso (7), Ntoi (6), Abbey (3); Liavas (6), Nikitscher (6); Blesa (8), Bezerra (5), Galčík (4), Monteiro (4). Since left: Mancha. Next match: vs Famalicao, Sun 25 Oct.
What Silaidopoulos said before the next match
Presser not due yet.
Next presser expected before Famalicão, Sun 25 Oct.
Latest Rio Ave moves
All clubs →Quiet since 9 Sep: nothing new to report
- TRANSFERCarlos signs from Gil Vicente9 Sep · Free agent
- TRANSFERGenuino goes out on loan to AVS3 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERGarcia signs from Atletico Nacional3 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERŠiler signs3 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERHugo signs from Lusitânia Lourosa2 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERClemmensen signs from IFK Goteborg1 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERSellouki signs from Laval25 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERAmaral signs from Estoril24 Aug · Free agent
Rio Ave most-used starting XI
8 MATCHESRio Ave's most-used starting XI this season, across 8 official matches, was van der Gouw in goal, a back four of Petrasso, Ntoi, Mancha and Abbey, and Blesa, Bezerra, Galčík 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 20 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 30% 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.
Rio Ave are 14th in the Primeira Liga on 7 points from 8 games. They have W1 D1 L3 in their last five.
Most Common Rio Ave Starting XI
Based on 8 official matches this season
- van der GouwGK · 6 starts
- PetrassoDEF · 7 starts
- NtoiDEF · 6 starts
- ManchaDEF · 5 startsLeft the club
- AbbeyDEF · 3 starts
- LiavasMID · 6 starts
- NikitscherMID · 6 starts
- BlesaFWD · 8 starts
- BezerraFWD · 5 starts
- GalčíkFWD · 4 starts
- MonteiroFWD · 4 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDBlesa2/2 penalties scored
Rio Ave fixtures
Rio Ave vs Famalicao
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LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- CCarlosfrom Gil VicenteFree agentSEP '26
- GGarciafrom Atletico NacionalTransferSEP '26
- ŠŠilerTransferSEP '26
- HHugofrom Lusitânia LourosaTransferSEP '26
- CClemmensenfrom IFK GoteborgTransferSEP '26
- SSelloukifrom LavalTransferAUG '26
- AAmaralfrom EstorilFree agentAUG '26
- GGalčíkTransferJUL '26
- NNascimentofrom Olympiakos PiraeusLoanJUL '26
Rio Ave
- Who started Rio Ave's last match?
- Rio Ave's starting XI on 11 Oct 2026 in the Primeira Liga (4-2-3-1): Vitor Hugo, João Tomé, A. Ntoi, Gustavo Mancha, M. Vrousai, M. Patricio, G. Liavas, S. Clemmensen, M. Sellouki, Diogo Bezerra, J. Blesa.
- What was Rio Ave's last result?
- Rio Ave beat Louletano 1–0 on 17 Oct 2026.
- When did Rio Ave last win?
- Rio Ave last won on 17 Oct 2026, beating Louletano 1–0.
- Who takes penalties for Rio Ave?
- J. Blesa has taken the most penalties for Rio Ave this season, scoring 2 of 2.
- Who has made the most starts for Rio Ave this season?
- J. Blesa leads with 8 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 7 of their 8 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?
- G. Liavas 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 8 matches.
Goalkeepers
Rio Ave past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Primeira Liga | 11th | 9 | 11 | 14 | 38 |
| 2023-24 | Primeira Liga | 11th | 6 | 19 | 9 | 37 |
| 2022-23 | Primeira Liga | 12th | 10 | 10 | 14 | 40 |
| 2020-21 | Primeira Liga | 16th | 7 | 13 | 14 | 34 |
| 2019-20 | Primeira Liga | 5th | 15 | 10 | 9 | 55 |
Rio Ave vs Famalicao
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