Moreirense FC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
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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 Jorge de Sousa
- Referee Manuel Mota
- Referee Nuno Manso
- Referee Sergio Jesus
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun | Rio Ave FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jun | Boavista FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | CS Maritimo | 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 Pacos 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Moreirense FC and Rio Ave FC get this one started.
- 5' The 29-year-old Gelson Dala has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 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' The home supporters are growing impatient. Moreirense FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Moreirense FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Luther Singh has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 428 appearances.
- 30' It looks surprising Moreirense FC does not make any changes. Bruno Moreira has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' The referee shows Moreirense FC player a Yellow card on 35.
- 36' Magnificent from Mehdi Taremi! That is 114 goals in 10 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 40' Filipe Soares was booked on 40.
- 43' Toni Borevkovic is having his name booked by the referee on 43.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Abdu Conte. He replaces Anthony D'Alberto on 46 minute.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 53' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Diego Lopes.
- 58' Nuno Santos gets the nod from Moreirense FC. He replaces Fabio Pacheco and will look to change the dynamic.
- 63' Moreirense FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 64' Lucas Piazon is ready to make an impact after coming on for Diego Lopes at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' Moreirense FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rio Ave FC's shape.
- 73' Luther Singh makes way for Pedro Nuno at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Moreirense FC.
- 74' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Iago Santos.
- 76' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Gelson Dala is replaced by Tarantini.
- 78' Alex Soares catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 78.
- 80' The whistle greets Alex Soares as he departs to be replaced by Nene.
- 85' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 89' Another substitution for Rio Ave FC to replace Mehdi Taremi by Bruno Moreira on 89 minute.
- 90' Junio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nelson Monte at the 90 minute mark.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rio Ave FC to claim maximum points.
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
2 / 4
1.25
Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Moreirense FC or Rio Ave FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Moreirense FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
61%
Moreirense FC or Rio Ave FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.8%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.