Rio Ave host Alverca on Saturday, 4 April 2026 at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube. The kick-off time is 17:00 local. The fixture is part of the Primeira Liga schedule. Rio Ave go into the match 12th in the table; Alverca sit 10th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Rio Ave have taken 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 5. Recent run: 3 wins in a row. Alverca have collected 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 1 loss.

The two clubs have met 1 time recently. Past results: 8 Nov 2025: Rio Ave 1-1 Alverca. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Alverca beat Rio Ave 2-1. Rio Ave scored through J. Blesa 59'. Alverca replied with Figueiredo 5', Sandro Lima 21'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 59 as the contest closed.

Rio Ave held 52% of the ball against 48% for Alverca. Shots on target finished 5-6. Expected goals read 1.66 for Rio Ave, 1.45 for Alverca.

Alverca take the three points; Rio Ave look at a thin night for the home crowd. Rio Ave sat 12th and Alverca 10th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.