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In a Portuguese Primeira Liga match held on May 4, 2025, Rio Ave triumphed over Estrela with a 2-0 victory at the Estádio do Rio Ave. Despite Estrela maintaining slightly higher possession (53.3% vs. 46.7%), Rio Ave proved more clinical, converting their chances. Rio Ave's goals came late in the game, with Clayton scoring a penalty in the 79th minute and Martim Neto sealing the win in added time. The match was characterized by numerous fouls (17 by Rio Ave and 16 by Estrela) and yellow cards (4 for Rio Ave and 6 for Estrela), indicating a physical contest. The AI-powered pre-game prediction correctly foresaw a Rio Ave win, aligning with their higher team rate (0.475) compared to Estrela (0.329).
Analyzing the game statistics, Rio Ave capitalized on their 19 total shots, with 6 on target, while Estrela struggled to convert their possession into scoring opportunities, registering only 3 shots on target out of 8. This victory breaks a negative streak for Rio Ave, who had suffered losses and a draw in their recent matches, showcasing a return to winning form reminiscent of their earlier victory against Moreirense. Conversely, Estrela's form appears inconsistent, alternating between wins and losses, evident in their recent victory against FC Porto followed by today's defeat. This result highlights Rio Ave's ability to perform under pressure at home, while Estrela needs to find more consistency in their away performances to secure points in the upcoming matches. The result breaks Estrela's good form in away matches against Rio Ave, since the last head-to-head match on Rio Ave stadium ended with a draw.