CD Nacional vs Rio Ave FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CD Nacional vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio da Madeira.
- CD Nacional 34 games · 34 pts (2025/26)
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bruno Duarte Paixao
- Referee Antonio Nobre
- Referee Antonio Godinho
- Referee Paulo Miranda
- Referee Fabio Pilo
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Rio Ave FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Mar | Portimonense SC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 02 Mar | CD Tondela | H | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Feb | CD Santa Clara | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | CD Feirense | H | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–10 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | CD Nacional | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | GD Chaves | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Mar | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Boavista FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Portimonense SC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| CD Nacional | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #12 |
| 34 | Points | 36 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 9 / 7 / 18 | W / D / L | 8 / 12 / 14 |
| 37 | Scored | 35 |
| 45 | Conceded | 57 |
| -8 | GD | -22 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.06 |
| 26% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
CD Nacional this season
CD Nacional this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
CD Nacional are 14th (34 pts). Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CD Nacional
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
3/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/3
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against CD Nacional and Rio Ave FC has kicked off!
- 5' CD Nacional has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 10' CD Nacional looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' Brazil international Messias has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' CD Nacional have won 106 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' A quiet spell here at Estadio da Madeira. CD Nacional seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 36' What composure from Ronan Jeronimo! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 41' CD Nacional currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' Sardor Rashidov has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 266 appearances.
- 48' A moment of madness from Mauro Cerqueira on 48 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CD Nacional will be frustrated.
- 53' Rio Ave FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 61' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 61 minute. Murilo leaves to be changed by Carlos.
- 64' Carlos has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 64.
- 64' CD Nacional ring the changes. Witi has done his job and it is now time for Brayan Riascos to step up.
- 69' CD Nacional started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 69.
- 70' It’s a booking for CD Nacional player. Vitor Goncalves gets a Yellow card.
- 75' It is a cagey affair so far. CD Nacional in their trying to find a way past Rio Ave FC's compact .
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Bruno Moreira. He replaces Ronan Jeronimo on 78 minute.
- 79' Matheus Reis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fabio Coentrao on 79 minute.
- 83' Jota makes way for Aleksandar Palocevic at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from CD Nacional.
- 88' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CD Nacional side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Eliseu Cassama.
- Full Time. Rio Ave FC beats CD Nacional
Lineups
CD Nacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 2
-
8
Jota ↓ Aleksandar Palocevic 83'
- 4
- 80
- 5
-
23
Witi ↓ Brayan Riascos 64'
- 88
- 9
- 33
- 77
Bench
- 6
- 12
- 1
-
26
Aleksandar Palocevic ↑ 83'
-
18
Brayan Riascos ↑ 64'
- 37
- 20
Coach
Costinha
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 33
- 20
-
17
Fabio Coentrao C ↓ Matheus Reis 79'
- 23
- 90
-
19
Ronan Jeronimo ↓ Bruno Moreira 78'
- 22
- 21
- 10
- 7
Bench
-
13
Carlos ↑ 61'
- 6
- 29
-
9
Bruno Moreira ↑ 78'
-
2
Matheus Reis ↑ 79'
- 26
- 81
Coach
Daniel Ramos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Clayton | 2 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 2 |
| Demir Tiknaz | 2 |
| Carlos Mane | 1 |
| Filipe Augusto | 1 |
| Dudu Dudu | 1 |
| Bruno Costa | 1 |
| Diego Lopes | 1 |
CD Nacional Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.47
CD Nacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
CD Nacional or Rio Ave FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
CD Nacional or Draw
69%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
60%
CD Nacional or Rio Ave FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — CD Nacional
| Handicap | CD Nacional covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
CD Nacional keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.