Season ticket holders at Estadio Clube Desportivo das Aves haven't seen too many victories this season, with Desportivo Aves languishing in the 18th position so far. The guesting Vitoria SC will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
Desportivo Aves and Vitória SC should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Desportivo Aves form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Primeira Liga this season. Desportivo Aves, who have the most conceded goals (40) in Primeira Liga, have only managed 3 wins, 0 draws and 7 losses from their games here at Estádio Clube Desportivo das Aves. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Desportivo Aves, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.
Desportivo Aves travelled for their previous game, a trip to Famalicão that ended 1-1. Preceding that match was a defeat to Rio Ave (0-4).
Desportivo Aves are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 10 goals in 10 games. On the other hand, Desportivo Aves have conceded 14 goals.
Vitória SC form and stats
As the visiting team in Primeira Liga matches, Vitória SC have produced an overall stat of 2-5-3 so far.
The manager I. Abreu Vieira was unhappy after their last game, a Primeira Liga match played at their home ground Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques. Vitória SC suffered a 1-2 loss to Porto (placed 2nd). Prior to that result Vitória SC won their away game at Famalicão. The scoreline was 7-0.
Vitória SC has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 16 goals from 10 games. 14 goals have been conceded by Vitória SC in these games.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Vitória SC - Desportivo Aves 5-1 played earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last seven meetings: one - three - three (Desportivo Aves wins - draws - Vitória SC wins). As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  M. Mohammadi 7 goals |  W. Ferreira dos Santos 6 goals |   J. Vilaça Teixeira 4 goals |
Desportivo Aves missing players
Vitória SC missing players
| Desportivo Aves | Vitória SC | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 21 | 10 | 4 | Played | P | 2 | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 16 | 7 | 4 | Lost | L | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 22 | 10 | 1 | Scored | S | 1 | 16 | 34 |
| 40 | 14 | 5 | Conceded | C | 1 | 14 | 24 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 90% | 95% |
| 67% | 50% | 25% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 90% | 81% |
| 62% | 50% | 25% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 43% |
| 33% | 30% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 40% | 29% |
| 24% | 10% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 10% | 14% |
| 57% | 30% | 25% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 60% | 52% |
| 10% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 20% | 29% |
| 33% | 50% | 75% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 30% | 24% |
| 4.7 | 4.8 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 12.5 | 7.8 | 8 |
| 8 | 7.6 | 6.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| 2.8 | 3.4 | 2.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.2 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 216 | 100 | 36 | Total Shots | T S | 38 | 166 | 346 |
| 62 | 34 | 11 | Shots on Target | S O | 14 | 57 | 110 |
| 35% | 29% | 9% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 7% | 28% | 31% |
- Desportivo Aves has the fewest clean sheets (2)
- Desportivo Aves has the most conceded goals (40)
- Desportivo Aves has the most conceded goals in the first half (17)
- Desportivo Aves haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Vitória SC have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
| 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 | 21 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 49 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 6 | 37 | 54 |
| 2 | Porto | 21 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 10 | 31 | 53 |
| 3 | Sporting Braga | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 33 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 37 |
| 4 | Sporting CP | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 32 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 36 |
| 5 | Famalicão | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 34 | 37 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 17 | -3 | 33 |
| 6 | Rio Ave | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 33 |
| 7 | Santa Clara | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | -4 | 29 |
| 8 | Boavista | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | -1 | 28 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 28 |
| 10 | Gil Vicente | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16 | -4 | 26 |
| 11 | Vitória FC | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -8 | 26 |
| 12 | Tondela | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 25 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 13 | -7 | 24 |
| 13 | Marítimo | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -6 | 24 |
| 14 | Moreirense | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -1 | 23 |
| 15 | Belenenses | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 38 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 19 | -20 | 21 |
| 16 | Paços de Ferreira | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 30 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 19 | -18 | 16 |
| 17 | Portimonense | 21 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 30 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 18 | -15 | 15 |
| 18 | Desportivo Aves | 21 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 22 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 26 | -18 | 13 |