Moreirense FC vs Rio Ave FC, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Moreirense FC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.
- Moreirense FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Rio Ave FC 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 7 | 15 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 7 | 11 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | Académico de Viseu FC | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Gil Vicente FC | 6 | 8 |
| 11 | CS Marítimo | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | FC Alverca | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | FC Famalicão | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | CD Nacional | 7 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave FC | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | Casa Pia AC | 7 | 4 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Rio Ave FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Gil Vicente FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | Vitória SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Mar | Boavista FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | CD Santa Clara | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | CF Estrela da Amadora | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Moreirense FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Boavista FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Casa Pia AC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Mar | FC Famalicão | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Moreirense FC | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #16 |
| 8 | Points | 4 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 5 |
| 8 | Scored | 5 |
| 14 | Conceded | 15 |
| -6 | GD | -10 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 0.57 |
| 29% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Moreirense FC are 9th (8 pts). Rio Ave FC are 16th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Moreirense FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/2
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Moreirense FC
| Joao Veloso | 1 G | 2 A |
| Nile John | 1 G |
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas!
- 5' Moreirense 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.
- 10' Nelson Abbey has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Moreirense FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' It looks surprising Rio Ave FC does not make any changes. Andre Luiz has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 28' Rio Ave FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 33' A quiet spell here at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas. Rio Ave FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' Moreirense FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 43' Moreirense FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 47' Sidnei Tavares was booked on 47.
- 52' The energy levels are beginning to show. Petit might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 57' Kewin, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 62' The travelling Rio Ave FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 66' Time for substitution for Moreirense FC. Jeremy Antonisse is replaced by Joel Jorquera.
- 69' The crowd applauds Joao Novais as he leaves the pitch. Joao Graca steps in for Rio Ave FC.
- 72' GOAL! Demir Tiknaz scores on 72.
- 76' The crowd applauds Cedric Teguia as he leaves the pitch. Ivo Rodrigues steps in for Moreirense FC.
- 81' Yan Maranhao is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
- 82' The whistle greets Michel Augusto as he departs to be replaced by Dani Morer.
- 84' That looks like a foul for a card for Brandon Aguilera.
- 88' It’s gonna be a card for Karem Zoabi.
- 90' Joao Graca doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Guilherme Schettine.
- 90' Marious Vrousai gets the nod from Rio Ave FC. He replaces Karem Zoabi and will look to change the dynamic.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Moreirense FC 0-2 Rio Ave FC.
Lineups
Moreirense FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 44
- 95
- 80
- 20
- 40
-
5
Sidnei Tavares ↓ Yan Maranhao 76'
- 10
- 23
-
3
Michel Augusto ↓ Dani Morer 82'
- 66
-
17
Cedric Teguia ↓ Ivo Rodrigues 76'
Bench
-
2
Dani Morer ↑ 82'
- 22
-
8
Ivo Rodrigues ↑ 76'
- 6
- 15
- 21
-
19
Joel Jorquera ↑ 66'
- 25
-
99
Yan Maranhao ↑ 76'
Coach
Christiano Bacci
Rio Ave FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
6
Joao Novais ↓ Joao Graca 69'
- 2
- 1
- 4
- 11
- 7
- 16
- 20
- 34
- 3
-
14
Karem Zoabi ↓ Marious Vrousai 90'
Bench
- 95
-
17
Marious Vrousai ↑ 90'
- 8
-
21
Joao Graca ↑ 69'
- 76
- 27
- 29
- 82
-
73
Naziru Shuabiu ↑ 90'
Coach
Petit
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mehdi Taremi | 2 |
| Lucas Piazon | 2 |
| Joao Camacho | 2 |
| Heriberto Tavares | 2 |
| Clayton | 1 |
| Gabrielzinho | 1 |
| Luther Singh | 1 |
| Joao Graca | 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
1.15
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Moreirense FC or Rio Ave FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Moreirense FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
55%
Moreirense FC or Rio Ave FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

