Rio Ave vs Nacional Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Rio Ave took on Nacional in the Liga Portugal on August 17. They played out a 1-1 draw.

The game turned on the 13th minute when Clayton found the net, tipping the balance in Rio Ave's favor. A goal from Jesus Ramirez followed, ending the game at 1-1.

The spotlight turns to the field where Rio Ave and Nacional meet again, 3 months after the previous Liga Portugal encounter that concluded in a 3-3 stalemate. Rio Ave come into this match following a defeat to Al Nassr on August 7, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last four matches in a row.

Nacional are enduring a rough patch just like their oponents, entering this game after suffering three losses in a row to Gil Vicente, Celta Vigo and Porto, unable to secure a win in their last seven games. Their backline has lacked consistency, having conceded goals in each of their last seven matches.

This Liga Portugal encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Rio Ave and Nacional throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Rio Ave’s attacking options, under Sotiris Sylaidopoulos’s management, have been bolstered by Andre Luiz and Clayton, both of whom have contributed crucial assists. Adding further support are Nikolaos Athanasiou, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Nacional’s Jose Gomes and Liziero have played significant roles in the team’s attack, with Tiago Margarido at the helm, each providing decisive moments in their offensive play.

ScoreBat is covering Rio Ave vs Nacional in real time, providing the live stream and live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, live match commentary and official video highlights. We cover all matches of the Liga Portugal in real time and provide live streaming whenever possible.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Rio Ave - Nacional in real time.

Rio Ave kicked off the game with Cezary Miszta, Nelson Abbey who got substituted by Francisco Petrasso on the 81st minute, Jonathan Panzo, Andreas Ntoi, Nikolaos Athanasiou who got substituted by Georgios Liavas on the 81st minute, Brandon Aguilera who got substituted by Joao Novais on the 63rd minute, Theofanis Bakoulas, Marios Vroussay, Ole Pohlmann who got substituted by Antonis Papakanellos on the 63rd minute, Clayton and Andre Luiz who got substituted by Marc Gual on the 74th minute as starters, with Kevin Chamorro, Julien Lomboto, Joao Tome, Francisco Petrasso, Georgios Liavas, Antonis Papakanellos, Joao Novais, Karem Zoabi and Marc Gual on the bench.

Nacional's starting eleven were Lucas Franca, Jose Gomes, Ze Vitor, Ulisses, Joao Aurelio, Chiheb Labidi who got substituted by Filipe Soares on the 78th minute, Matheus Dias who got substituted by Pablo Ruan on the 46th minute, Liziero who got substituted by Joel Silva on the 78th minute, Witi who got substituted by Leo Santos on the 46th minute, Jesus Ramirez and Paulinho Boia who got substituted by Watts on the 82nd minute, with Kevyn, Alan Nunez, Leo Santos, Lenny Vallier, Joel Silva, Filipe Soares, Watts, Andre Sousa and Pablo Ruan on the bench.

Stats

Explore stats from Rio Ave vs Nacional on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 1.51 - 0.89
• Ball Possession: 63 - 37
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 1
• Total Attempts: 20 - 13
• Shots On Target: 9 - 6
• Blocked Shots: 7 - 5
• Shots in the Box: 9 - 9
• Shots from Outside the Box: 11 - 4
• Woodwork Hits: 2 - 1
• Fouls: 16 - 18
• Corners: 6 - 6
• Throw-Ins: 11 - 20
• Saves: 5 - 8
• Free Kicks: 18 - 16
• Offsides: 0 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 74 - 88
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 58 - 52
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 22 - 29
• Tackles: 21 - 13
• Completed Tackles: 14 - 6
• Total Crosses: 15 - 26
• Successful Crosses: 2 - 5
• Interceptions: 2 - 12
• Clearances: 40 - 17

Referee showed the yellow card five times throughout the game. Matheus Dias, Andre Luiz, Ulisses, Joao Novais and Filipe Soares were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since November 2021, the teams have clashed five times. Rio Ave have won twice, Nacional once, while the remaining matches ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on May 10, 2025, in the Liga Portugal, ending in a 3-3 draw. Rio Ave have managed seven goals in these five matches, while Nacional have scored seven in total. As things stand, Rio Ave have a superior head-to-head record against Nacional in their recent encounters.

Rio Ave have won zero of their two matches in Liga Portugal this season, with two draws and zero defeats, scoring four goals, averaging 2.00 per match, while conceding four, an average of 2.00 per match. In Liga Portugal, Nacional have played three matches, winning zero, drawing one and losing two, netting two goals (0.67 per match) and conceding seven (2.33 per match).

Recent Form

Rio Ave are coming off a loss in their last match against Al Nassr, while Nacional's recent form includes three consecutive losses, with defeats against Gil Vicente, Celta Vigo and Porto in their last three matches. Overall, Rio Ave have won four of their last nineteen matches, losing nine and drawing six, while in their last twenty matches, Nacional have recorded five wins, twelve losses, and three draws.

Live Standings

As always, Liga Portugal's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Rio Ave occupy 11th spot with two points in two matches, while Nacional sit 16th with one point from three matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Rio Ave and Nacional in real time. You can watch the goals by Clayton and Jesus Ramirez as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Rio Ave - Nacional are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.