League-position context
Rio Ave rank16th
Santa Clara rank6th
Rio Ave points34
Santa Clara points46
Rio Ave: #16 · 34 pts · GD -15
46 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
Santa Clara: #6 · 46 pts · GD +8
34 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.