Rio Ave FC vs CD Tondela, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rio Ave FC vs CD Tondela — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- CD Tondela 34 games · 28 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andre Campos
- Referee Joao Santos Capela
- Referee Duarte Bras
- Referee Pedro Ramalho
- Referee Manuel Mota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | CD Tondela | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Jan | CS Maritimo | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | CD Feirense | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Jan | Vitoria FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Jan | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 2–4 | L |
| 02 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Rio Ave FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Jan | CD Aves | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Jan | GD Chaves | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Jan | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Jan | CD Santa Clara | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Rio Ave FC | CD Tondela | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #17 |
| 36 | Points | 28 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 8 / 12 / 14 | W / D / L | 6 / 10 / 18 |
| 35 | Scored | 27 |
| 57 | Conceded | 55 |
| -22 | GD | -28 |
| 1.06 | PPG | 0.82 |
| 24% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
21%
Clean Sheets
CD Tondela this season
CD Tondela this season
Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts). CD Tondela are 17th (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
CD Tondela
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/3
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Rio Ave FC and CD Tondela has kicked off!
- 5' CD Tondela are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 9' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Galeno makes it 1-0.
- 14' The energy levels are beginning to show. Daniel Ramos might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 16' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tarantini on 16 minutes.
- 21' Sergio Pena has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 24' Assisted by Antonio Xavier with the perfectly-timed delivery and Juan Delgado makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 28' The referee calls foul for Ricardo Alves. He receives a Yellow card.
- 33' Rio Ave FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CD Tondela's shape.
- 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Juan Delgado.
- 41' The 33-year-old Tomane has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' It’s high time Daniel Ramos made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 49' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 52' Assisted by Juan Delgado with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tomane makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 57' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Fahd Moufi made 172 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 59' Andre Silva has so much to prove this time. He replaces Murilo on 59 minute.
- 60' It’s a booking for CD Tondela player. Ricardo Alves gets a Red card.
- 64' A change in the CD Tondela ranks — Sergio Pena exits the field as Pite enters on 64.
- 69' CD Tondela come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 74' Assisted by Eliseu Cassama with the perfectly-timed delivery and Bruno Moreira makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 77' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bruno Moreira on 77.
- 82' Murilo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 87' It looks surprising Rio Ave FC does not make any changes. Ricardo Costa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 89' Antonio Xavier makes way for Jhon Murillo at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from CD Tondela.
- 90' Ronan Jeronimo is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 15
- 5
- 23
- 90
- 9
- 2
- 4
- 22
-
8
Tarantini C ↓ Ronan Jeronimo 59'
-
7
Murilo ↓ Andre Silva 59'
Bench
- 3
- 25
- 29
-
19
Ronan Jeronimo ↑ 59'
- 21
- 81
-
99
Andre Silva ↑ 59'
Coach
Daniel Ramos
CD Tondela Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Sergio Pena ↓ Pite 64'
- 34
-
7
Antonio Xavier ↓ Jhon Murillo 89'
- 1
- 20
- 23
- 18
- 27
-
15
Juan Delgado ↓ Abenego Tembeng 64'
- 19
- 5
Bench
- 28
-
14
Jhon Murillo ↑ 89'
- 17
- 25
-
6
Abenego Tembeng ↑ 64'
-
10
Pite ↑ 64'
- 70
Coach
Pepa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Galeno | 2 |
| Bruno Moreira | 2 |
| Denilson | 2 |
| Gelson Dala | 2 |
| Ricardo Alves | 1 |
| Ryotaro Meshino | 1 |
| Juan Delgado | 1 |
| Jhon Murillo | 1 |
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.48
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
CD Tondela xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or CD Tondela 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
Rio Ave FC or Draw
70%
Draw or CD Tondela
58%
Rio Ave FC or CD Tondela
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | CD Tondela covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
CD Tondela keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

