Moreirense FC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2020-21 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 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Rio Ave FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andre Dias
- Referee Fabio Oliveira Melo
- Referee Sergio Jesus
- Referee Carlos Macedo
- Referee Miguel Nogueira
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | CS Marítimo | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Feb | Boavista FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Feb | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Feb | SC Farense | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar | Moreirense FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | SC Farense | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | FC Famalicão | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | Vitória SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | CD Tondela | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Moreirense FC | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #18 |
| 1 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 2 | Scored | 0 |
| 2 | Conceded | 3 |
| +0 | GD | -3 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Moreirense FC are 8th (1 pts). Rio Ave FC are 18th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Moreirense FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds P.D. Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas will turn into a battlefield for Moreirense FC and Rio Ave FC.
- 5' Rafael Martins is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rio Ave FC so far.
- 7' What a moment for Filipe Soares! That strike on 7 puts his side firmly in control.
- 12' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Filipe Soares.
- 16' Poor challenge from Ibrahima Camara. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 21' Moreirense FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Guga Rodrigues made 238 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 31' Felipe Pires has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 407 appearances.
- 36' Moreirense FC have won 253 goals from 320 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 41' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Chico Geraldes on 42.
- 46' Aderllan Santos makes way for Nelson Monte at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
- 51' The travelling Rio Ave FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' Ronan Jeronimo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 61' Lazar Rosic, a Serbia , has 19 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 62' Moreirense FC make a change. Ibrahima Camara trudges off to be replaced by Goncalo Franco on 62 minutes.
- 63' The whistle greets Yan Santos as he departs to be replaced by Felipe Pires.
- 67' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Rafael Camacho is replaced by Guga Rodrigues on 67 minute.
- 72' Rio Ave FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 73' David Simao is replacing Matheus Silva for the Moreirense FC side.
- 78' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 79' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Chico Geraldes is replaced by Tarantini.
- 82' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 83' Felipe Pires makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Moreirense FC are in front.
- 86' The Moreirense FC manager makes a substitution. Rafael Martins departs to be replaced by Andre Luis.
- 88' A change in the Rio Ave FC ranks — Savio exits the field as Pedro Amaral enters on 88.
- 90' It’s a booking for Rio Ave FC player. Filipe Augusto gets a Yellow card.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Moreirense FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Yan Santos ↓ Felipe Pires 62'
- 21
- 3
- 5
-
13
Matheus Silva ↓ David Simao 73'
- 4
- 8
- 77
- 14
-
26
Alex Soares ↓ Derik Lacerda 73'
-
99
Rafael Martins ↓ Andre Luis 86'
Bench
-
10
Felipe Pires ↑ 62'
-
22
David Simao ↑ 73'
- 25
-
12
Andre Luis ↑ 86'
- 23
- 11
- 36
-
72
Derik Lacerda ↑ 73'
-
88
Goncalo Franco ↑ 62'
Coach
Vasco Seabra
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
33
Aderllan Santos ↓ Nelson Monte 46'
- 18
-
11
Chico Geraldes ↓ Tarantini 79'
- 1
- 21
- 6
-
7
Gelson Dala ↓ Ronan Jeronimo 88'
-
64
Rafael Camacho ↓ Guga Rodrigues 67'
-
36
Savio ↓ Pedro Amaral 88'
- 5
- 20
Bench
- 25
- 10
-
19
Ronan Jeronimo ↑ 88'
-
4
Nelson Monte ↑ 46'
-
8
Tarantini ↑ 79'
- 40
- 22
-
16
Guga Rodrigues ↑ 67'
-
24
Pedro Amaral ↑ 88'
Coach
Miguel Cardoso
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mehdi Taremi | 2 |
| Lucas Piazon | 2 |
| Joao Camacho | 2 |
| Heriberto Tavares | 2 |
| Gelson Dala | 1 |
| Marious Vrousai | 1 |
| Nuno Santos | 1 |
| Tiago Fonseca Morais | 1 |
Head to Head
Moreirense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.83
Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 58% + Moreirense FC to win 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Moreirense FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
44%
Moreirense FC or Rio Ave FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.2%
2 – 0
13.3%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
4.6%
4 – 0
3.6%
1 – 2
3.3%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 25% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✗
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

