This could be an interesting match as Marítimo U23 have their presumed home advantage while Rio Ave U23 are ahead 17 points in the Liga Revelacao U23 table.
It's no vacation for neither Marítimo U23 nor Rio Ave U23 as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Marítimo U23 form and stats
Marítimo U23 have performed here this season with 6 wins from 10 Liga Revelacao U23 matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 2 games and lost 2.
and it's becoming a more and more distant memory as Marítimo U23 haven't scored in 205 minutes.
Marítimo U23 lost their last game at Leixões U23 (placed 8th) after a 0-4 scoreline. Preceding that game was the away draw at Famalicão U23 that finished 0-0.
Marítimo U23 were outplayed and humiliated in their previous game, as mentioned in the paragraph above. They will need to reinstall their confidence before this one.
There will be little rest for Marítimo U23 after this match as they are travelling to Belenenses U23 for a Liga Revelacao U23 game in only three days.
A decent goal production from Marítimo U23 in their home games so far, with 18 goals from 10 league matches. On the other hand, Marítimo U23 have conceded 11 goals.
Rio Ave U23 form and stats
5 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses. That’s the product of Rio Ave U23 playing as the away team in the Liga Revelacao U23 this season. Having won their last three away games Rio Ave U23 has no reason to fear anyone.
225 minutes! That's how long the Rio Ave U23 goalkeeper and his defense have shut out their league opponents.
Rio Ave U23 won their last game, 1-0 versus Sporting CP U23 played at home. Prior to that result Rio Ave U23 won their away game at Deportivo Aves U23. The scoreline was 3-0.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Famalicão U23 in just three days.
The travelling fans enjoy Rio Ave U23's attacking play in away games, having scored 21 goals in 11 league matches away. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (10 so far).
Head 2 Head
Marítimo U23 and Rio Ave U23 have met before this season: Rio Ave U23 - Marítimo U23 3-1. H2H stats regardless of arena (last three matches): Marítimo U23 1 win, 0 draws and Rio Ave U23 2 victories. As for goals, 3 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 0 games had two or less.Marítimo U23 missing players
Rio Ave U23 missing players
| Marítimo U23 | Rio Ave U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 10 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 11 | 23 |
| 7 | 6 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 8 | 2 | 2 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 30 | 18 | 0 | Scored | S | 4 | 21 | 40 |
| 34 | 11 | 2 | Conceded | C | 1 | 10 | 21 |
| 86% | 90% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 91% | 96% |
| 68% | 60% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 64% | 74% |
| 68% | 60% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 45% | 48% |
| 55% | 50% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 36% | 26% |
| 14% | 30% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 27% | 13% |
| 55% | 60% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 45% | 57% |
| 23% | 20% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 36% | 30% |
| 36% | 30% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 27% | 17% |
| 4.8 | 4.8 | 6.3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| 5.3 | 4.7 | 3.3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 4 | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 198 | 97 | 24 | Total Shots | T S | 11 | 113 | 266 |
| 89 | 53 | 13 | Shots on Target | S O | 6 | 57 | 125 |
| 34% | 34% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 35% | 31% |
- Rio Ave U23 has the fewest conceded goals in the second half (6)
- Rio Ave U23 has the most points from losing position (14)
- Rio Ave U23 have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Benfica U23 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 48 |
| 2 | Sporting CP U23 | 23 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 45 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 11 | 22 | 45 |
| 3 | Rio Ave U23 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 40 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 10 | 19 | 45 |
| 4 | Estoril U23 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 39 |
| 5 | Sporting Braga U23 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 38 |
| 6 | Belenenses U23 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 30 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 36 |
| 7 | Deportivo Aves U23 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 32 | 30 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 20 | 2 | 35 |
| 8 | Leixões U23 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 28 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 1 | 29 |
| 9 | Marítimo U23 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 30 | 34 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 23 | -4 | 28 |
| 10 | Cova da Piedade U23 | 23 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 27 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 15 | -3 | 26 |
| 11 | Portimonense U23 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 42 | 46 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 25 | -4 | 26 |
| 12 | Vitória Setúbal U23 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 29 | 39 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 21 | -10 | 25 |
| 13 | Vitoria Guimaraes U23 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 42 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -20 | 21 |
| 14 | Académica U23 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 28 | 35 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 17 | -7 | 20 |
| 15 | Feirense U23 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 42 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 23 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 19 | -20 | 17 |
| 16 | Famalicão U23 | 23 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 24 | 45 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 25 | -21 | 16 |