Moreirense FC vs Rio Ave FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Moreirense FC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at P.D. Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.
- Moreirense FC 34 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bruno Duarte Paixao
- Referee Joel Ricardo Silva Vale
- Referee Joao Pinto
- Referee Pedro Felisberto
- Referee Ricardo Luz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Apr | Boavista FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Apr | GD Chaves | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Apr | CD Santa Clara | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Portimonense SC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Moreirense FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Apr | FC Porto | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Apr | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Vitória SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–3 | L |
| 31 Mar | CD Aves | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Moreirense FC | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #12 |
| 43 | Points | 36 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 7 / 15 | W / D / L | 8 / 12 / 14 |
| 37 | Scored | 35 |
| 49 | Conceded | 57 |
| -12 | GD | -22 |
| 1.26 | PPG | 1.06 |
| 35% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Moreirense FC are 7th (43 pts). Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Moreirense FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ 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' Welcome to P.D. Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas that hosts another battle between Moreirense FC and Rio Ave FC.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Joao Aurelio has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 19' Nuno Santos is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 24' Both keepers have barely been tested. Moreirense FC and Rio Ave FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 28' The referee has no hesitation. Rafik Halliche is booked for Moreirense FC — Yellow card on 28.
- 33' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ronan Jeronimo, as he is very good at scoring at P.D. Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 36' Against the run of play, Pedro Nuno has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 41' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Moreirense FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' Bruno Silva is replacing Anthony D'Alberto for the Moreirense FC side.
- 51' It’s a booking for Moreirense FC player. Chiquinho gets a Yellow card.
- 56' Moreirense FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Junio argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tarantini on 62.
- 66' Gelson Dala is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 71' Another change for Moreirense FC made on 71 minute. Pedro Nuno leaves to be changed by Heriberto Tavares.
- 76' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 79' David Texeira is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rafik Halliche at the 79 minute mark.
- 81' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Gelson Dala is replaced by Joca on 81 minute.
- 86' Brazil international Nene has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 88' It’s a booking for Rio Ave FC player. Ruben Semedo gets a Yellow card.
- 90' The crowd applauds Gabrielzinho as he leaves the pitch. Messias steps in for Rio Ave FC.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Rio Ave FC take all three points.
Lineups
Moreirense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
82
Anthony D'Alberto ↓ Bruno Silva 46'
- 22
- 2
-
23
Rafik Halliche ↓ David Texeira 79'
- 4
- 91
- 77
-
27
Pedro Nuno ↓ Heriberto Tavares 71'
- 6
- 88
Bench
-
73
Heriberto Tavares ↑ 71'
- 14
-
37
Bruno Silva ↑ 46'
- 8
-
9
David Texeira ↑ 79'
- 1
- 17
Coach
Ivo Vieira
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 20
- 12
- 17
- 6
-
57
Gelson Dala ↓ Joca 81'
-
9
Bruno Moreira ↓ Ronan Jeronimo 71'
- 8
- 11
-
26
Gabrielzinho ↓ Messias 90'
- 18
Bench
-
33
Messias ↑ 90'
- 13
- 25
- 90
- 29
-
19
Ronan Jeronimo ↑ 71'
-
30
Joca ↑ 81'
Coach
Daniel Ramos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joao Camacho | 2 |
| Heriberto Tavares | 2 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 2 |
| Lucas Piazon | 2 |
| Filipe Soares | 1 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 1 |
| Madson | 1 |
| Fabiano Silva | 1 |
Moreirense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.43
Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Moreirense FC or Rio Ave FC 71% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Moreirense FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
62%
Moreirense FC or Rio Ave FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.