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Rio Ave FC vs CD Tondela, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2019-20
2 – 4
Full Time
Sun 15 Sep 2019 · 15:00 UTC HT 45+10' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Rio Ave FC vs CD Tondela — Primeira Liga .

Match Details

  • Referee Pedro Vilaca
  • Referee Luis Ferreira
  • Referee Rui Oliveira
  • Referee Nelson Cunha
  • Referee Carlos Campos

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Rio Ave FC
Jalen Blesa 2 G 1 A
Tamble Monteiro 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Rio Ave FC have kicked off against CD Tondela. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' The deadlock is broken! Pite gets on the scoresheet on 5 minutes.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Diego Lopes suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 17' A goal from the Brazil international Denilson! He fires home on 17 to make it 0-2!
  • 22' Diogo Figueiras has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 27' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 32' Jonathan Rubio is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rio Ave FC tonight.
  • 34' A tactical swap from CD Tondela — Joao Jaquite on, Joao Pedro off on 34 minutes.
  • 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 44' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Matheus Reis argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 46' Diogo Figueiras makes way for Lucas Piazon at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
  • 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rio Ave FC and CD Tondela are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 52' The Portugal Tarantini breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-2!
  • 57' What a moment for Jonathan Toro! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 62' Denilson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 62 minutes.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Tarantini as he leaves the pitch. Ronan Jeronimo steps in for Rio Ave FC.
  • 72' Bruno Monteiro has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 172 appearances.
  • 73' That is a Yellow card for CD Tondela. Joao Jaquite will be fuming at that decision.
  • 78' Nikola Jambor is replacing Diego Lopes for the Rio Ave FC side.
  • 83' Rio Ave FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 83.
  • 84' Magnificent from Bruno Moreira! That is 13 goals in 329 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 86' The CD Tondela bench stirs into life. Antonio Xavier is withdrawn and Bruno Monteiro gets his opportunity.
  • 87' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Aderllan Santos.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Pite is booked for CD Tondela — Yellow card on 90.
  • With this win, CD Tondela is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

H2H

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

✓ Correct
Rio Ave FC35% Draw26% CD Tondela39%
Actual: CD Tondela win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
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

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC27% Draw41% CD Tondela32%
Actual: CD Tondela win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–4 not predicted
2 – 4
Actual
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.