ColombiaMatches analysed: 502023–2026Hector Rivera: referee stats
Hector Rivera (Colombia) has shown 5.48 cards per game in 50 analysed matches — −1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2957 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Hector Rivera by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera A | 45 | 5.69 | 5.83 | −2% | 24% | 29% |
| Primera B | 5 | 3.60 | 3.17 | +4% | 20% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Hector Rivera
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 30 Aug | Alianza Valledupar – Atletico NacionalPrimera A | 1:5 | 5 | 29 | 1 |
| Fri 24 Apr | Cucuta – JuniorPrimera A | 1:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 20 Mar | Águilas Doradas – America de CaliPrimera A | 0:1 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Chico – MillonariosPrimera A | 2:1 | +16 | 27 | 0 |
| Mon 9 Mar | Llaneros – JaguaresPrimera A | 2:0 | 6 | 32 | 0 |
| Sun 1 Mar | Deportivo Cali – Fortaleza FCPrimera A | 1:1 | 5 | 30 | 0 |
| Thu 12 Feb | Chico – JaguaresPrimera A | 5:0 | 9 | 30 | 0 |
| Wed 28 Jan | Santa Fe – Deportivo PereiraPrimera A | 2:2 | 12 | 31 | 0 |
| Sun 25 Jan | Millonarios – JuniorPrimera A | 1:2 | 8 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Jan | America de Cali – Internacional de BogotaPrimera A | 3:0 | 6 | 35 | 1 |
| Sat 25 Oct | America de Cali – JuniorPrimera A | 2:1 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Oct | Chico – Santa FePrimera A | 0:0 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Oct | Envigado – BucaramangaPrimera A | 1:2 | 9 | 37 | 2 |
| Sat 27 Sept | Deportes Tolima – Independiente MedellinPrimera A | 2:3 | 5 | 16 | 1 |
| Wed 10 Sept | Santa Fe – Alianza ValleduparCopa Colombia | 4:1 | 1 | — | 1 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Hector Rivera give per game?
On average 5.48 cards per game in 50 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.56).
Is Hector Rivera a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Hector Rivera officiates, the card count is −1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 26% of these matches.
How often do matches with Hector Rivera go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 68% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 78%. Both teams were booked in 90%.
Does Hector Rivera give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 24% of matches refereed by Hector Rivera.