Nacional vs Rio Ave Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Nacional took on Rio Ave in the Liga Portugal on January 25. Nacional came out on top, securing a 4-0 win.

The game turned on the 34th minute when Gabriel Veron found the net, tipping the balance in Nacional's favor. Goals from Jesus Ramirez, Leo Santos and Witi followed, ending the game at 4-0.

The spotlight turns to the field where Nacional and Rio Ave meet again, 5 months after the previous Liga Portugal encounter that concluded in a 1-1 stalemate. Nacional come into this match following a defeat to Gil Vicente on January 17, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance, as they aim to end a four-game stretch without a win. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last thirteen matches in a row.

Rio Ave are coming off a defeat to Benfica in the Liga Portugal on January 17. They've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last eleven matches in a row.

This Liga Portugal encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Nacional and Rio Ave throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Nacional’s attacking options, under Tiago Margarido’s management, have been bolstered by Jesus Ramirez, the team’s top scorer, and Jose Gomes, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In Liga Portugal, Ramirez has been Nacional’s standout scorer with twelve goals, with Gomes topping their assist tally in the competition with five. Adding further support are Ze Vitor, Leo Santos and Paulinho Boia, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Rio Ave’s leading scorer Clayton and Andre Luiz have played significant roles in the team’s attack, guided by Sotiris Sylaidopoulos, each providing decisive moments in their offensive play. Clayton has emerged as Rio Ave’s leading scorer in Liga Portugal this season, netting ten goals, while Luiz remains their top assist provider in the competition with five. Rio Ave have also relied on Dario Spikic, Marios Vroussay and Andreas Ntoi to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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AI Prediction

Our AI kicks off with a pre-match prediction for Nacional–Rio Ave - and once the match begins, it keeps observing the play and adjusts its forecast minute by minute. The forecast, generated from pre-game data, showed Rio Ave’s victory had the highest chance, at 36%, while a draw was at 30% and Nacional’s victory was at 34%.

Line-Ups

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

Nacional kicked off the game with Kaique Pereira, Jose Gomes, Ze Vitor, Leo Santos, Alan Nunez, Liziero who got substituted by Andre Sousa on the 88th minute, Matheus Dias, Joel Silva who got substituted by Chiheb Labidi on the 61st minute, Paulinho Boia who got substituted by Witi on the 77th minute, Jesus Ramirez who got substituted by Lucas Joao on the 88th minute and Gabriel Veron who got substituted by Daniel Jr on the 77th minute as starters, with Kevyn, Francisco Goncalves, Andre Sousa, Chiheb Labidi, Deivison, Daniel Jr, Miguel Baeza, Witi and Lucas Joao on the bench.

Rio Ave's starting eleven were Kevin Chamorro, Nelson Abbey, Jakub Brabec, Francisco Petrasso who got substituted by Georgios Liavas on the 46th minute, Marios Vroussay, Brandon Aguilera who got substituted by Ole Pohlmann on the 46th minute, Tamas Nikitscher, Joao Tome who got substituted by Omar Richards on the 77th minute, Dario Spikic who got substituted by Diogo Bezerra on the 67th minute, Clayton and Andre Luiz who got substituted by Antonis Papakanellos on the 67th minute, with Alfonso Pastor, Julien Lomboto, Omar Richards, Jonathan Panzo, Andreas Ntoi, Georgios Liavas, Ole Pohlmann, Antonis Papakanellos and Diogo Bezerra on the bench.

Stats

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

• Expected Goals: 1.52 - 0.47
• Ball Possession: 47 - 53
• Big Scoring Chances: 3 - 0
• Total Attempts: 14 - 11
• Shots On Target: 5 - 6
• Blocked Shots: 1 - 3
• Shots in the Box: 10 - 9
• Shots from Outside the Box: 4 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 18 - 6
• Corners: 5 - 5
• Throw-Ins: 15 - 16
• Saves: 6 - 1
• Free Kicks: 6 - 18
• Offsides: 0 - 6
• Passes into Final Third: 124 - 89
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 76 - 64
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 24 - 19
• Tackles: 18 - 10
• Completed Tackles: 10 - 6
• Total Crosses: 17 - 18
• Successful Crosses: 8 - 4
• Interceptions: 9 - 10
• Clearances: 23 - 18

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Leo Santos, Ze Vitor and Jose Gomes were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since April 2022, the teams have clashed five times. Nacional and Rio Ave each have one win, while the remaining matches ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on August 17, 2025, in the Liga Portugal, ending in a 1-1 draw. Nacional have managed eight goals in these five matches, while Rio Ave have scored seven in total. So far, neither Nacional nor Rio Ave have an edge in their recent head-to-head record.

Nacional have won seven of their 30 matches in Liga Portugal this season, with seven draws and sixteen defeats, scoring 32 goals, averaging 1.07 per match, while conceding 41, an average of 1.37 per match. In Liga Portugal, Rio Ave have played 30 matches, winning eight, drawing ten and losing twelve, netting 33 goals (1.10 per match) and conceding 50 (1.67 per match).

Recent Form

Nacional are coming off a loss in their last match against Gil Vicente, while Rio Ave's most recent outing ended in a loss against Benfica. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Nacional have claimed four victories, suffered eleven defeats, and drawn five times, while in their last twenty matches, Rio Ave have recorded four wins, seven losses, and nine draws.

Live Standings

As always, Liga Portugal's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Nacional are 14th with 28 points from their 30 games, while Rio Ave hold 12th place with 34 points after 30 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Nacional and Rio Ave in real time. You can watch the goals by Gabriel Veron, Jesus Ramirez, Leo Santos and Witi 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 Nacional - Rio Ave are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.