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FC Porto vs Rio Ave FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2018-19
FC Porto
2 – 1
Full Time
Rio Ave FC
Sun 23 Dec 2018 · 15:00 UTC Estadio Do Dragao HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 55' Fabio Coentrao
Y 55' Tarantini
Y 58' Nelson Monte
R 90' Fabio Coentrao
Maxi Pereira 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Porto vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Do Dragao.

Match Details

  • Referee Tiago Martins
  • Referee Helder Malheiro
  • Referee Bruno Jesus
  • Referee Duarte Bras
  • Referee Joao Bento

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Porto 2 6
2 Sporting Clube de Portugal 2 4
3 CD Santa Clara 2 4
4 CS Marítimo 1 3
5 FC Arouca 1 3
6 Gil Vicente FC 1 3
7 CF Estrela da Amadora 2 2
8 Moreirense FC 1 1
9 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 1 1
10 Sporting Clube de Braga 1 1
11 Académico de Viseu FC 2 1
12 FC Famalicão 1 1
13 GD Estoril Praia 1 1
14 CD Nacional 1 1
15 FC Alverca 2 1
16 Casa Pia AC 1 0
17 Vitória SC 2 0
18 Rio Ave FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

10
4
1
FC Porto 15 games · Avg 2.3 goals Rio Ave FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-23 FC Porto 2–1 Rio Ave FC

Recent Form

FC Porto
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Rio Ave FC H 2–1 W
15 Dec CD Santa Clara A 2–1 W
11 Dec Galatasaray SK A 3–2 W
07 Dec Portimonense SC H 4–1 W
02 Dec Boavista FC A 1–0 W
28 Nov FC Schalke 04 H 3–1 W
Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec FC Porto A 1–2 L
16 Dec Os Belenenses Futebol H 2–2 D
09 Dec Vitória SC A 2–3 L
03 Dec Sporting Clube de Portugal H 1–3 L
10 Nov CD Aves A 1–2 L
05 Nov CD Nacional H 3–3 D

Season Stats

FC Porto Rio Ave FC
#1 Position #18
6 Points 0
2 Played 2
2 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 2
4 Scored 0
0 Conceded 3
+4 GD -3
3.00 PPG 0.00
100% Win % 0%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
FC Porto this season
0% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

FC Porto are 1st (6 pts). Rio Ave FC are 18th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Porto
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio Do Dragao. FC Porto are looking to make home advantage count against Rio Ave FC.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 12' Carlos does the damage! The net is bulging and Rio Ave FC surge ahead!
  • 16' Yacine Brahimi doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 21' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Porto is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' Nikola Jambor is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gelson Dala at the 25 minute mark.
  • 26' GOAL! Moussa Marega scores on 26. Assisted by Maxi Pereira
  • 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Porto and Rio Ave FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 36' Brazil international Felipe has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 41' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 41 minutes.
  • 46' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Porto that had 491 games and scored 697 goals.
  • 51' FC Porto is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 55' Poor challenge from Fabio Coentrao. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 58' Poor challenge from Nelson Monte. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 63' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 68' FC Porto are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rio Ave FC backline.
  • 72' It is a substitution in FC Porto team. Jesus Manuel Corona is replaced by Oliver Torres on 72 minute.
  • 77' FC Porto have won 697 goals from 491 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 79' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 79 minute. Tarantini leaves to be changed by Murilo.
  • 81' A tactical swap from FC Porto — Hernani on, Tiquinho off on 81 minutes.
  • 86' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 87' The crowd applauds Gabrielzinho as he leaves the pitch. Bruno Moreira steps in for Rio Ave FC.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Fabio Coentrao is booked for Rio Ave FC — Red card on 90.
  • 90' A tactical swap from FC Porto — Adrian on, Yacine Brahimi off on 90 minutes.
  • It finishes all square. FC Porto and Rio Ave FC share the spoils 2-1.

Lineups

FC Porto Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sergio Conceicao

Rio Ave FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.51 FC Porto xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.57 Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for: FC Porto to win 75% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Porto75% Draw17% Rio Ave FC8%
Actual: FC Porto win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

FC Porto or Draw
92%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
25%
FC Porto or Rio Ave FC
83%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Porto57% Draw37% Rio Ave FC6%
Actual: FC Porto win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
14.4%
3 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
11.5%
2 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
7.3%
1 – 1
7.1%
3 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6%
4 – 1
4.3%
5 – 0
3.7%
2 – 2
2.3%
5 – 1
2.2%

Asian Handicap — FC Porto

Handicap FC Porto covers Push Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5 34% — 66%
-2 34% 23% 43%
-1.5 57% — 43%
-1 57% 22% 22%
-0.5 78% — 22%
+0.5 94% — 6%
+1 94% 4% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

FC Porto keeps clean sheet
57% ✗
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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