Rio Ave FC vs CD Tondela, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs CD Tondela — Primeira Liga .
- Rio Ave FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- CD Tondela 32 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pedro Vilaca
- Referee Luis Ferreira
- Referee Rui Oliveira
- Referee Nelson Cunha
- Referee Carlos Campos
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | CD Tondela | H | 2–4 | L |
| 08 Sep | Vitória SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Aug | CD Aves | H | 5–1 | W |
| 16 Aug | FC Famalicão | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 May | Vitoria FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | Rio Ave FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 01 Sep | CD Santa Clara | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Aug | CS Marítimo | A | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Aug | Portimonense SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Aug | Vitoria FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 May | GD Chaves | H | 5–2 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rio Ave FC is hosting CD Tondela for another epic battle.
- 5' Pite has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 5 minutes.
- 10' CD Tondela are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' Jonathan Rubio, a Honduras , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 17' Assisted by Pepelu with the perfectly-timed delivery and Denilson makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 22' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 27' Rio Ave FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' 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.
- 34' A change in the CD Tondela ranks — Joao Pedro exits the field as Joao Jaquite enters on 34.
- 39' 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.
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Antonio Xavier is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CD Tondela.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Matheus Reis argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' Rio Ave FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Piazon is hanging Diogo Figueiras on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 52' Magnificent from Tarantini! That is 5 goals in 324 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 57' Against the run of play, Jonathan Toro has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 62' Denilson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 67' The crowd applauds Tarantini as he leaves the pitch. Ronan Jeronimo steps in for Rio Ave FC.
- 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 73' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joao Jaquite.
- 78' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Diego Lopes has done his job and it is now time for Nikola Jambor to step up.
- 83' The 38-year-old Yohan Tavares has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 84' The deadlock is broken! Bruno Moreira gets on the scoresheet on 84 minutes.
- 86' Time for substitution for CD Tondela. Antonio Xavier is replaced by Bruno Monteiro.
- 87' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' CD Tondela player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-4 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 1
- 21
- 9
- 2
- 4
-
8
Tarantini C ↓ Ronan Jeronimo 67'
-
10
Diego Lopes ↓ Nikola Jambor 78'
- 11
-
7
Diogo Figueiras ↓ Lucas Piazon 46'
- 5
Bench
- 33
-
14
Lucas Piazon ↑ 46'
-
23
Nikola Jambor ↑ 78'
- 88
-
19
Ronan Jeronimo ↑ 67'
- 70
- 24
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
CD Tondela Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 23
- 15
-
7
Antonio Xavier ↓ Bruno Monteiro 86'
- 1
- 10
- 14
-
77
Richard ↓ Jonathan Rubio 46'
- 30
-
8
Joao Pedro ↓ Joao Jaquite 34'
- 3
Bench
-
27
Bruno Monteiro ↑ 86'
-
5
Joao Jaquite ↑ 34'
- 20
- 94
- 99
- 28
-
70
Jonathan Rubio ↑ 46'
Coach
Natxo Gonzalez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Moreira | 2 |
| Denilson | 2 |
| Gelson Dala | 2 |
| Galeno | 2 |
| Juan Delgado | 1 |
| Jhon Murillo | 1 |
| Tomane | 1 |
| Carlos Mane | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78
CD Tondela xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or CD Tondela 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CD Tondela win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
61%
Draw or CD Tondela
65%
Rio Ave FC or CD Tondela
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CD Tondela win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.3%
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 0
4.8%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
4%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | CD Tondela covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 19% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
CD Tondela keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

