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 34 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Guilherme Schettine has been relatively quiet despite scoring 28 goals in his last 312 appearances.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' It’s high time Petit made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Moreirense FC and Rio Ave FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 28' Joao Tome is having his name booked by the referee on 28.
- 33' Tiago Fonseca Morais has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nelson Abbey, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Moreirense FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 47' That is a card for Moreirense FC. Sidnei Tavares will be fuming at that decision.
- 52' It looks surprising Rio Ave FC does not make any changes. Sidnei Tavares has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 57' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Christiano Bacci will be considering his options from the bench.
- 62' With 0 assists to his name this season, Karem Zoabi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Moreirense FC.
- 66' Moreirense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joel Jorquera is hanging Jeremy Antonisse on the field on 66 minute.
- 69' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Joao Novais is replaced by Joao Graca.
- 72' Demir Tiknaz is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 76' Fresh legs for Moreirense FC! Ivo Rodrigues comes on to replace Cedric Teguia.
- 81' It’s a booking for Moreirense FC player. Yan Maranhao gets a card.
- 82' The Moreirense FC manager makes a substitution. Michel Augusto departs to be replaced by Dani Morer.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Brandon Aguilera is booked for Rio Ave FC — card on 84.
- 88' That is a card for Rio Ave FC. Karem Zoabi will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' What a strike from Joao Graca! The score is 0-2.
- 90' A moment of madness from Guilherme Schettine on 90 minutes earns him a card. Moreirense FC will be frustrated.
- 90' Marious Vrousai is ready to make an impact after coming on for Karem Zoabi at the 90 minute mark.
- 0-2 the final result. Moreirense FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
|---|---|
| Joao Camacho | 2 |
| Heriberto Tavares | 2 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 2 |
| Lucas Piazon | 2 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 1 |
| Madson | 1 |
| Fabiano Silva | 1 |
| Gelson Dala | 1 |
Head to Head
Moreirense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.35
Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Moreirense FC or Rio Ave FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Moreirense FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
60%
Moreirense FC or Rio Ave FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
10%
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

