Saturday , 14 November 2026

Moreirense FC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2023-24
Moreirense FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Rio Ave FC
Sat 2 Mar 2024 · 15:30 UTC Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas HT 45' · FT 45'
Fabiano Silva 54' Y
Y 90' Josue Sa

Overview

Match Preview

Moreirense FC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.

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

4
3
5
Moreirense FC 12 games · Avg 2.6 goals Rio Ave FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-02 Moreirense FC 0–0 Rio Ave FC 2023-10-01 Rio Ave FC 0–4 Moreirense FC 2021-03-14 Moreirense FC 1–1 Rio Ave FC 2020-10-31 Rio Ave FC 2–0 Moreirense FC 2020-06-12 Moreirense FC 0–1 Rio Ave FC

Recent Form

Moreirense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar Rio Ave FC H 0–0 D
24 Feb SC Farense A 1–0 W
19 Feb Sporting Clube de Portugal H 0–2 L
10 Feb GD Chaves H 1–0 W
04 Feb Sporting Clube de Braga A 0–1 L
28 Jan FC Famalicão H 1–0 W
Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar Moreirense FC A 0–0 D
25 Feb Sporting Clube de Portugal H 3–3 D
16 Feb FC Famalicão A 1–2 L
11 Feb Casa Pia AC H 1–0 W
03 Feb FC Porto A 0–0 D
31 Jan GD Estoril Praia 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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
9% Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
9% Clean Sheets
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Moreirense FC and Rio Ave FC get this one started.
  • 5' Abdul-Aziz Yakubu is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Moreirense FC so far.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Moreirense FC and Rio Ave FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Moreirense FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Rio Ave FC's compact 3-4-3.
  • 25' Portugal international Helder Sa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Costinha made 332 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' Moreirense FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
  • 40' Rio Ave FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 50' 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.
  • 54' It’s a booking for Moreirense FC player. Fabiano Silva gets a card.
  • 59' Maracas has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 136 appearances.
  • 61' Emmanuel Boateng is replacing Umaro Embalo for the Rio Ave FC side.
  • 66' Moreirense FC ring the changes. Andre Castro has done his job and it is now time for Alanzinho to step up.
  • 71' Fabio Ronaldo, a Portugal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 74' A change in the Rio Ave FC ranks — Abdul-Aziz Yakubu exits the field as Joca enters on 74.
  • 78' Fresh legs for Moreirense FC! Kobamelo Kodisang comes on to replace Madson.
  • 81' The whistle greets Marious Vrousai as he departs to be replaced by Helder Sa.
  • 86' Umaro Embalo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Rio Ave FC player. Josue Sa gets a card.
  • 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Moreirense FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rui Borges

Rio Ave FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Freire

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mehdi Taremi 2
Lucas Piazon 2
Joao Camacho 2
Heriberto Tavares 2
Gabrielzinho 1
Luther Singh 1
Joao Graca 1
Demir Tiknaz 1

Head to Head

2024-03-02 Moreirense FC 0–0 Rio Ave FC 2023-10-01 Rio Ave FC 0–4 Moreirense FC 2021-03-14 Moreirense FC 1–1 Rio Ave FC 2020-10-31 Rio Ave FC 2–0 Moreirense FC 2020-06-12 Moreirense FC 0–1 Rio Ave FC

Moreirense FC Form

2024-03-02 Moreirense FC 0–0 Rio Ave FC D 2024-02-24 SC Farense 0–1 Moreirense FC W 2024-02-19 Moreirense FC 0–2 Sporting Clube de Portugal L 2024-02-10 Moreirense FC 1–0 GD Chaves W 2024-02-04 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–0 Moreirense FC L 2024-01-28 Moreirense FC 1–0 FC Famalicão W

Rio Ave FC Form

2024-03-02 Moreirense FC 0–0 Rio Ave FC D 2024-02-25 Rio Ave FC 3–3 Sporting Clube de Portugal D 2024-02-16 FC Famalicão 2–1 Rio Ave FC L 2024-02-11 Rio Ave FC 1–0 Casa Pia AC W 2024-02-03 FC Porto 0–0 Rio Ave FC D 2024-01-31 Rio Ave FC 1–1 GD Estoril Praia D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.49 Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78 Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Moreirense FC50% Draw28% Rio Ave FC22%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Moreirense FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
50%
Moreirense FC or Rio Ave FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Moreirense FC36% Draw50% Rio Ave FC14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC

Handicap Moreirense FC covers Push Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 16% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 25% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✗

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