Thursday , 2 July 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 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

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
#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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
18% Clean Sheets
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' The game is set. Rio Ave FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luis Freire will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' The travelling Rio Ave FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' Umaro Embalo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rio Ave FC so far.
  • 35' Moreirense FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 40' Moreirense FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 54' Fabiano Silva is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
  • 59' Jhonatan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 61' Rio Ave FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Emmanuel Boateng is hanging Umaro Embalo on the field on 61 minute.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Andre Castro as he leaves the pitch. Alanzinho steps in for Moreirense FC.
  • 71' Moreirense FC have won 253 goals from 320 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 74' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 74 minute. Abdul-Aziz Yakubu leaves to be changed by Joca.
  • 78' Fresh legs for Moreirense FC! Kobamelo Kodisang comes on to replace Madson.
  • 81' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Marious Vrousai is withdrawn and Helder Sa gets his opportunity.
  • 86' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kewin is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Moreirense FC.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Josue Sa is booked for Rio Ave FC — card on 90.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

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
1.15 Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83 Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for: Moreirense FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Moreirense FC42% Draw32% Rio Ave FC26%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Moreirense FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
58%
Moreirense FC or Rio Ave FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Moreirense FC28% Draw55% Rio Ave FC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
10.1%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.3%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
1.5%

Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC

Handicap Moreirense FC covers Push Rio Ave FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 23% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✗

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