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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 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

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
9% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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)

Rio Ave FC
Jalen Blesa 3 G 1 A
Tamble Monteiro 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Rio Ave FC welcome Boavista FC for this crunch clash at .
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 14' The Brazil Carlos breaks the deadlock on 14 minutes. 1-0!
  • 19' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 24' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 29' 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.
  • 30' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Stephane Sparagna on 30 minutes.
  • 32' Raphael Silva is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andre Claro at the 32 minute mark.
  • 37' David Simao, a France central midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 40' The deadlock is broken! Carlos gets on the scoresheet on 40 minutes.
  • 42' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Eliseu Cassama.
  • 47' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jorge Simao will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 52' Rio Ave FC have won 277 goals from 334 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 57' Nwankwo Obiora has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 365 appearances.
  • 60' Nwankwo Obiora catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 60.
  • 61' The supporters are chanting for Rafael Costa. He replaces Fabio Espinho on 61 minute.
  • 65' Fabio Coentrao makes way for Gabrielzinho at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
  • 70' Rio Ave FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 74' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Gelson Dala on, Diego Lopes off on 74 minutes.
  • 75' Rafael Lopes does the damage! The net is bulging and Boavista FC surge ahead!
  • 80' Rio Ave FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 84' Bruno Moreira has so much to prove this time. He replaces Carlos on 84 minute.
  • 86' That is a Yellow card for Rio Ave FC. Joao Schmidt will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Boavista FC player. Carraca gets a Yellow card.
  • Another three points for Rio Ave FC.

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.