Saturday , 14 November 2026

CD Nacional vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2020-21
CD Nacional
1 – 2
Full Time
Rio Ave FC
Wed 19 May 2021 · 19:00 UTC Estadio da Madeira HT 45' · FT 45'
Larry Azouni 16' Y
Y 84' Filipe Augusto

Overview

Match Preview

CD Nacional vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio da Madeira.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Porto 11 33
2 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 11 28
3 Sporting Clube de Portugal 11 24
4 CD Santa Clara 11 21
5 FC Arouca 11 20
6 Académico de Viseu FC 11 20
7 Gil Vicente FC 11 18
8 Sporting Clube de Braga 11 17
9 Moreirense FC 11 14
10 FC Famalicão 11 13
11 FC Alverca 11 12
12 CF Estrela da Amadora 11 10
13 CD Nacional 11 10
14 Vitória SC 11 9
15 CS Marítimo 10 8
16 Casa Pia AC 11 8
17 Rio Ave FC 11 7
18 GD Estoril Praia 10 2

Head-to-Head

1
4
4
CD Nacional 9 games · Avg 3.3 goals Rio Ave FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-19 CD Nacional 1–2 Rio Ave FC 2021-02-05 Rio Ave FC 0–0 CD Nacional 2019-03-17 CD Nacional 0–1 Rio Ave FC 2018-11-05 Rio Ave FC 3–3 CD Nacional

Recent Form

CD Nacional
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 May Rio Ave FC H 1–2 L
16 May FC Famalicão A 0–3 L
11 May Sport Lisboa e Benfica H 1–3 L
06 May Moreirense FC A 2–2 D
01 May Sporting Clube de Portugal A 0–2 L
26 Apr Vitória SC H 1–0 W
Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 May CD Nacional A 2–1 W
15 May FC Porto H 0–3 L
11 May CD Santa Clara A 0–1 L
05 May Sporting Clube de Portugal H 0–2 L
01 May Portimonense SC A 0–0 D
25 Apr FC Paços de Ferreira H 1–1 D

Season Stats

CD Nacional Rio Ave FC
#13 Position #17
10 Points 7
11 Played 11
3 / 1 / 7 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 8
11 Scored 9
19 Conceded 24
-8 GD -15
0.91 PPG 0.64
27% Win % 18%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
CD Nacional this season
9% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

CD Nacional are 13th (10 pts). Rio Ave FC are 17th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CD Nacional
0-15
1/3
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/7
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/4
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
2/3
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CD Nacional
Matchoi Djalo 2 G
Miguel Baeza 2 G
Abdel Kader Njoya 2 G
Liziero 1 G 1 A
Leo Santos 1 G
Rio Ave FC
Jalen Blesa 3 G 1 A
Tamble Monteiro 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Estadio da Madeira will turn into a battlefield for CD Nacional and Rio Ave FC.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. CD Nacional is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' Ruben Micael has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 69 appearances.
  • 11' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Dudu Dudu makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 16' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Larry Azouni on 16 minutes.
  • 21' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Junior Brandao suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' Another change for CD Nacional made on 25 minute. Dudu Dudu leaves to be changed by Joao Vigario.
  • 26' Joao Vigario gets the nod from CD Nacional. He replaces Dudu Dudu and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 31' Rio Ave FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
  • 41' It is a cagey affair so far. CD Nacional in their trying to find a way past Rio Ave FC's compact .
  • 46' Pedro Mendes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bryan Rochez on 46 minute.
  • 51' A stunning finish from Filipe Augusto — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 56' Kenji Gorre gets the nod from CD Nacional. He replaces Witi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Manuel Machado might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 62' Rio Ave FC make a change. Guga Rodrigues trudges off to be replaced by Chico Geraldes on 62 minutes.
  • 67' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 71' Another change for CD Nacional made on 71 minute. Alhassan Ibrahim leaves to be changed by Ruben Micael.
  • 73' Rio Ave FC make a change. Ryotaro Meshino trudges off to be replaced by Junior Brandao on 73 minutes.
  • 78' Rio Ave FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 83' Larry Azouni has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Filipe Augusto on 84 minutes.
  • 87' The whistle greets Pele as he departs to be replaced by Savio.
  • With this win, Rio Ave FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

CD Nacional Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Manuel Machado

Rio Ave FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miguel Cardoso

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Abdel Kader Njoya 2
Clayton 2
Carlos Vinicius 2
Demir Tiknaz 2
Carlos Mane 1
Sebastian Clemmensen 1
Filipe Augusto 1
Dudu Dudu 1

Head to Head

2021-05-19 CD Nacional 1–2 Rio Ave FC 2021-02-05 Rio Ave FC 0–0 CD Nacional 2019-03-17 CD Nacional 0–1 Rio Ave FC 2018-11-05 Rio Ave FC 3–3 CD Nacional

CD Nacional Form

2021-05-19 CD Nacional 1–2 Rio Ave FC L 2021-05-16 FC Famalicão 3–0 CD Nacional L 2021-05-11 CD Nacional 1–3 Sport Lisboa e Benfica L 2021-05-06 Moreirense FC 2–2 CD Nacional D 2021-05-01 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2–0 CD Nacional L 2021-04-26 CD Nacional 1–0 Vitória SC W

Rio Ave FC Form

2021-05-19 CD Nacional 1–2 Rio Ave FC W 2021-05-15 Rio Ave FC 0–3 FC Porto L 2021-05-11 CD Santa Clara 1–0 Rio Ave FC L 2021-05-05 Rio Ave FC 0–2 Sporting Clube de Portugal L 2021-05-01 Portimonense SC 0–0 Rio Ave FC D 2021-04-25 Rio Ave FC 1–1 FC Paços de Ferreira D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.44 CD Nacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26 Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for: CD Nacional or Rio Ave FC 71% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CD Nacional38% Draw29% Rio Ave FC33%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

CD Nacional or Draw
67%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
62%
CD Nacional or Rio Ave FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CD Nacional29% Draw47% Rio Ave FC24%
Actual: CD Nacional win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — CD Nacional

Handicap CD Nacional covers Push Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 20% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 18% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

CD Nacional keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.