The match of 18th round between FC Porto и Rio Ave took place at Estadio Dragao on 21 January 2017, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (12 August 2016) and ended with the victory of FC Porto with a score 1-3.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 14 points.
FC Porto is in the TOP-4 with 38 points. This is the 17th of 34 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 4 points (FC Porto can score 51 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 4 points (51 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 51 points additionally. The goal difference is 31:7. In addition, the FC Porto offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. FC Porto has the best defensive record in the league.
Rio Ave takes the 8th position in the league table with 24 points. This is the 17th of 34 team game in the tournament.
Rio Ave has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 51. In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 10 points (51 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 51 points additionally. The goal difference is 21:22.
FC Porto Stats
The team scored 24 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, 3 draws and zero losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 20-6. The average number of goals is 2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.4.
Rio Ave Stats
The team scored 10 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 3 wins, 1 draw и 6 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 10-13. The average number of goals is 1. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.