Rio Ave FC vs CD Tondela, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
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Rio Ave FC vs CD Tondela — Primeira Liga .
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- CD Tondela 34 games · 28 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Pedro Vilaca
- Referee Luis Ferreira
- Referee Rui Oliveira
- Referee Nelson Cunha
- Referee Carlos Campos
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Maritimo | 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 |
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' Rio Ave FC have kicked off against CD Tondela. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Goal! Pite scores his 5 goal in 172 matches.
- 10' 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.
- 15' 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.
- 17' The deadlock is broken! Denilson gets on the scoresheet on 17 minutes.
- 22' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rio Ave FC and CD Tondela are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 27' Rio Ave FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CD Tondela's shape.
- 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 34' Joao Pedro makes way for Joao Jaquite at the 34 minute mark. A tactical switch from CD Tondela.
- 39' Antonio Xavier has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 172 appearances.
- 44' Rio Ave FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Matheus Reis argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' Lucas Piazon is replacing Diogo Figueiras for the Rio Ave FC side.
- 51' It looks surprising CD Tondela does not make any changes. Joao Jaquite has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 52' Tarantini does the damage! The net is bulging and Rio Ave FC surge ahead!
- 57' GOAL! Jonathan Toro scores on 57.
- 62' What a strike from Denilson! The score is 1-4.
- 67' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Tarantini is replaced by Ronan Jeronimo on 67 minute.
- 72' Rio Ave FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CD Tondela backline.
- 73' Joao Jaquite is having his name booked by the referee on 73.
- 78' Fresh legs for Rio Ave FC! Nikola Jambor comes on to replace Diego Lopes.
- 83' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 84' What a strike from Bruno Moreira! The score is 2-4.
- 86' The CD Tondela bench stirs into life. Antonio Xavier is withdrawn and Bruno Monteiro gets his opportunity.
- 87' That is a Yellow card for Rio Ave FC. Aderllan Santos will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pite on 90 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. CD Tondela take all three points.
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
1.68
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.73
CD Tondela xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or CD Tondela 74% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CD Tondela win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
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
63%
Draw or CD Tondela
64%
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%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
5%
1 – 0
4.9%
0 – 0
4.8%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 3
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | CD Tondela covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
CD Tondela keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.