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Rio Ave FC vs Boavista FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2018-19
Rio Ave FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Boavista FC
Sat 29 Sep 2018 · 18:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
R 30' Stephane Sparagna
Nadjack 42' Y
Y 60' Nwankwo Obiora
Joao Schmidt 86' Y
Y 90' Carraca
Y 90' David Simao

Overview

Match Preview

Rio Ave FC vs Boavista FC — Primeira Liga .

Match Details

  • Referee Hugo Miguel
  • Referee Andre Narciso
  • Referee Alvaro Mesquita
  • Referee Iancu Vasilica
  • Referee Bruno Trindade

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

6
3
3
Rio Ave FC 12 games · Avg 2.2 goals Boavista FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-09-29 Rio Ave FC 2–1 Boavista FC

Recent Form

Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Sep Boavista FC H 2–1 W
22 Sep CD Santa Clara A 3–1 W
02 Sep Portimonense SC H 2–1 W
26 Aug CD Tondela A 1–1 D
19 Aug CS Marítimo H 3–1 W
12 Aug CD Feirense A 0–2 L
Boavista FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Sep Rio Ave FC A 1–2 L
29 Sep FK Mariupol A 1–1 D
21 Sep GD Chaves H 1–2 L
01 Sep CD Santa Clara A 2–4 L
26 Aug CD Feirense A 1–1 D
18 Aug Sport Lisboa e Benfica H 0–2 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Rio Ave FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' Rio Ave FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Boavista FC's shape.
  • 14' Carlos puts Rio Ave FC on the lead.
  • 19' The 34-year-old Neris has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 24' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 29' 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' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Stephane Sparagna.
  • 32' The crowd applauds Andre Claro as he leaves the pitch. Raphael Silva steps in for Boavista FC.
  • 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jose Manuel Gomes might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 40' Carlos does the damage! The net is bulging and Rio Ave FC surge ahead!
  • 42' The referee has no hesitation. Eliseu Cassama is booked for Rio Ave FC — Yellow card on 42.
  • 47' Nikola Jambor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 52' Nwankwo Obiora is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Boavista FC tonight.
  • 57' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rio Ave FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 60' Poor challenge from Nwankwo Obiora. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 61' Rafael Costa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fabio Espinho on 61 minute.
  • 65' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Fabio Coentrao is replaced by Gabrielzinho on 65 minute.
  • 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Diego Lopes is replaced by Gelson Dala.
  • 75' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Rafael Lopes makes it 2-1.
  • 80' Rio Ave FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Boavista FC backline.
  • 84' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Carlos is replaced by Bruno Moreira on 84 minute.
  • 86' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a Yellow card on 86.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Carraca.
  • The final score is 2-1.

Lineups

Rio Ave FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jose Manuel Gomes

Boavista FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jorge Simao

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.72 Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 Boavista FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rio Ave FC54% Draw25% Boavista FC21%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Rio Ave FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Boavista FC
46%
Rio Ave FC or Boavista FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC36% Draw45% Boavista FC19%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
5%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC

Handicap Rio Ave FC covers Push Boavista FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 23% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Boavista FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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