SC Braga vs Rio Ave
Portugal, Liga Portugal, Round 21
SC  Braga
SC Braga
Ended
3
-
0
08/02
Rio Ave
Rio Ave

Official Highlights

Match Events

All
Top
Commentary
End of 90 Minutes
3 - 0
Ricardo Horta
Ricardo Horta
(Joao Moutinho)
Field Goal
90' + 3
Ricardo Horta
Ricardo Horta
(Florian Grillitsch)
Field Goal
73'
Halftime
1 - 0
Florian Grillitsch
Florian Grillitsch
(Pau Victor)
Field Goal
4'
Commentary
+4'
90
End of 90 Minutes 3-0
+3'
90
Goal 3-0
SC  Braga
Ricardo Horta
Ricardo Horta
Goal! Sporting Braga 3, Rio Ave 0. Ricardo Horta (Sporting Braga) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by João Moutinho with a through ball.
+2'
90
Corner, Sporting Braga. Conceded by Nelson Abbey.

Key Players

Attacker
Midfielder
Defender
Pau Victor
0.15
Expected Goals
0
0
Shots On Target
0
73
Min
69
Tamble Monteiro

Stats

63%
Possession
37%
2.74
Expected Goals
0.13
15
Total Shots
7
7
Shots On Target
2

Actual Play Time

Actual 61:35
Total 94:26

Shot Map

Florian Grillitsch
Florian Grillitsch
Goal
4'
Assisted
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
0.40
xG
0.80
xGOT

Match Info

Miguel Bertolo Nogueira
Referee
Estádio Municipal de Braga
Match Attendance: 10,528

Current Standings Positions

PF:A+/-PTSWDLFormNext
4
SC  Braga
Braga
2855:2728521576
W
W
L
D
W
Famalicão
11
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
2931:48-17338912
W
L
W
W
W
Desportivo das Aves

Predictions

About SC Braga vs Rio Ave

The match between SC Braga and Rio Ave in the Regular Season of Liga Portugal, held on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Estádio Municipal de Braga, ended with a score of SC Braga 3 - 0 Rio Ave.

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Stats for SC Braga vs. Rio Ave

The game between SC Braga and Rio Ave ended with a score of SC Braga 3 - 0 Rio Ave. On 365Scores, you can check all the head-to-head results between these teams. Explore the stats for SC Braga and Rio Ave, including ball possession, goal kicks, yellow and red cards, and much more!

Possession
63% - 37%
Expected Goals
2.74 - 0.13
Total Shots
15 - 7
Shots On Target
7 - 2
Big Chances Created
5 - 0
Corners
9 - 1
Offsides
1 - 0
Passes Completed
627 - 343
Red Cards
0 - 0
Attacks
77 - 24
Shots Off Target
3 - 2
Shots Blocked
5 - 3
Hit Woodwork
1 - 0
Expected Goals On Target
3.31 - 0.09
Free Kicks
8 - 13
Shots Inside The Box
8 - 1
Total Passes
686 - 399
Shots Outside The Box
7 - 6
Big Chances Missed
2 - 0
Expected Assists
2.14 - 0.07
Crosses Completed
5/28 (18%) - 0/12 (0%)
Passes Own Half
244 - 312
Passes Opposition Half
470 - 99
Long Passes Completed
19/32 (59%) - 22/48 (46%)
Throw-Ins
19 - 14
Key Passes
12 - 1
Passes Into Final Third
186 - 23
Backward Passes
133 - 63
Goal Kicks
3 - 6
Interceptions
8 - 12
Expected Goals Conceded
0.13 - 2.74
Goalkeeper Saves
2 - 4
Tackles Won
13/21 (62%) - 10/17 (59%)
Clearances
20 - 35
Duels Won
47 - 45
Aerial Duels Won
12/19 (63%) - 7/19 (37%)
Ground Duels Won
35/73 (48%) - 38/72 (53%)
Was Fouled
8 - 13
Successful Dribbles
6/14 (43%) - 8/16 (50%)
Was Dribbled Past
8 - 8
Final Third Possession Won
12 - 2
Possession Lost
115 - 102
Fouls
14 - 8
Yellow Cards
1 - 1
Substitutions
5 - 5

Lineups for SC Braga vs. Rio Ave

The lineups for SC Braga and Rio Ave were set with the goal of securing victory in this crucial match. Fans closely followed the team selections and absences for this important fixture. The choice of starters and substitutes played a vital role in both teams' preparations. Both SC Braga and Rio Ave made tactical adjustments to maximise their performance on the pitch.

Home Team: SC BragaCoach: Carlos Vicens.
Goalkeeper: Lukas Hornicek.
Defenders: Bright Arrey-Mbi, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Adrian Leon Barišić, Victor Gomez.
Midfielders: Joao Moutinho, Florian Grillitsch, Rodrigo Zalazar.
Attackers: Gabri Martinez, Ricardo Horta, Pau Victor.
Subs: Leonardo Lelo, Yanis da Rocha, Diego Rodrigues, Ege Tiknaz, Fran Navarro, Tiago Sá, Paulo Oliveira, Gabriel Moscardo, Mario Dorgeles.

Missing Players: Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Vitor Carvalho, Sikou Niakaté, Amine El Ouazzani, Jonatás Noro.

Away Team: Rio AveCoach: Sotiris Sylaidopoulos.
Goalkeeper: Ennio van der Gouw.
Defenders: Nelson Abbey, Gustavo Mancha, Jakub Brabec, Omar Richards, Marios Vrousai.
Midfielders: Georgios Liavas, Tamás Nikitscher, Antonis Papakanellos.
Attackers: Diogo Bezerra, Tamble Monteiro.
Subs: Andreas Ndoj, Leonardo Buta, Ole Pohlmann, Dario Špikić, Jalen Blesa, Kevin Chamorro, Julien Lomboto, João Tomé, Ryan Guilherme.

Missing Players: Francisco Petrasso.

Event Details:

Name: SC Braga vs. Rio Ave
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
Location: Estádio Municipal de Braga
Capacity: 30286