Moreirense FC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2019-20 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 11 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
- Rio Ave FC 11 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jorge de Sousa
- Referee Manuel Mota
- Referee Nuno Manso
- Referee Sergio Jesus
- Referee
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun | Rio Ave FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jun | Boavista FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | CS Marítimo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | CD Santa Clara | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | Portimonense SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun | Moreirense FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Jun | FC Paços de Ferreira | H | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Mar | FC Porto | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Feb | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Feb | CD Tondela | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Moreirense FC | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #17 |
| 14 | Points | 7 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 4 / 2 / 5 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 8 |
| 13 | Scored | 9 |
| 18 | Conceded | 24 |
| -5 | GD | -15 |
| 1.27 | PPG | 0.64 |
| 36% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
9%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Moreirense FC are 9th (14 pts). Rio Ave FC are 17th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Moreirense FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
5/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/3
76+
3/5
■ 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)
Moreirense FC
| Nile John | 3 G | |
| Tiago Andrade | 2 G | 2 A |
| Manuel Mendonca | 2 G | 1 A |
| Joao Veloso | 1 G | 2 A |
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Moreirense FC vs Rio Ave FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Carlos Mane made 520 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Moreirense FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Moreirense FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Controversy at the stadium! Joao Aurelio argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 36' Mehdi Taremi adds to his 0 season tally! Rio Ave FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 40' It’s a booking for Moreirense FC player. Filipe Soares gets a Yellow card.
- 43' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' Fresh legs for Moreirense FC! Abdu Conte comes on to replace Anthony D'Alberto.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 53' The referee calls foul for Diego Lopes. He receives a Yellow card.
- 58' Time for substitution for Moreirense FC. Fabio Pacheco is replaced by Nuno Santos.
- 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Moreirense FC and Rio Ave FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 64' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Diego Lopes is withdrawn and Lucas Piazon gets his opportunity.
- 69' Nuno Santos has been relatively quiet despite scoring 36 goals in his last 335 appearances.
- 73' Time for substitution for Moreirense FC. Luther Singh is replaced by Pedro Nuno.
- 74' The referee has no hesitation. Iago Santos is booked for Moreirense FC — Yellow card on 74.
- 76' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Gelson Dala is withdrawn and Tarantini gets his opportunity.
- 78' The referee shows Moreirense FC player a Yellow card on 78.
- 80' Nene has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Soares on 80 minute.
- 85' Gelson Dala needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
- 89' Bruno Moreira is replacing Mehdi Taremi for the Rio Ave FC side.
- 90' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 90 minute. Nelson Monte leaves to be changed by Junio.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Moreirense FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Anthony D'Alberto ↓ Abdu Conte 46'
- 10
- 2
- 4
-
6
Fabio Pacheco ↓ Nuno Santos 58'
- 21
- 29
-
22
Luther Singh ↓ Pedro Nuno 73'
- 3
- 14
-
26
Alex Soares ↓ Nene 80'
Bench
-
7
Nene ↑ 80'
-
27
Pedro Nuno ↑ 73'
- 88
- 70
-
75
Abdu Conte ↑ 46'
- 8
- 19
- 16
-
77
Nuno Santos ↑ 58'
Coach
Ricardo Soares
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 1
-
21
Carlos Mane ↓ Nuno Santos 64'
- 6
-
57
Gelson Dala ↓ Tarantini 76'
-
4
Nelson Monte C ↓ Junio 90'
-
10
Diego Lopes ↓ Lucas Piazon 64'
-
99
Mehdi Taremi ↓ Bruno Moreira 89'
- 5
- 18
- 24
Bench
- 33
-
14
Lucas Piazon ↑ 64'
-
12
Junio ↑ 90'
- 88
-
9
Bruno Moreira ↑ 89'
-
8
Tarantini ↑ 76'
-
11
Nuno Santos ↑ 64'
- 7
- 17
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mehdi Taremi | 2 |
| Lucas Piazon | 2 |
| Joao Camacho | 2 |
| Heriberto Tavares | 2 |
| Marious Vrousai | 1 |
| Nuno Santos | 1 |
| Tiago Fonseca Morais | 1 |
| Pedro Nuno | 1 |
Head to Head
Moreirense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.6
Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.64
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
Moreirense FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
54%
Moreirense FC or Rio Ave FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
9.1%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

