League-position context
SC Covilha rank16th
Rio Ave rank1st
SC Covilha points36
Rio Ave points70
SC Covilha: #16 · 36 pts · GD -13
32 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
Rio Ave: #1 · 70 pts · GD +21
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
34-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.