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 11 games · 7 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 | 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
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
9%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Rio Ave FC and CD Tondela has kicked off!
- 5' Pite makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and CD Tondela are in front.
- 10' A quiet spell here at . CD Tondela seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 17' What a moment for Denilson! That strike on 17 puts his side firmly in control.
- 22' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rio Ave FC and CD Tondela are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 27' Matheus Reis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rio Ave FC tonight.
- 32' It is a cagey affair so far. Rio Ave FC in their trying to find a way past CD Tondela's compact .
- 34' The whistle greets Joao Pedro as he departs to be replaced by Joao Jaquite.
- 39' 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.
- 44' Rio Ave FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' It’s a booking for Rio Ave FC player. Matheus Reis gets a Yellow card.
- 46' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Diogo Figueiras is withdrawn and Lucas Piazon gets his opportunity.
- 51' CD Tondela fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 52' Goal! Tarantini scores his 5 goal in 335 matches.
- 57' Jonathan Toro adds to his 0 season tally! CD Tondela lead 1-3 — and this changes everything.
- 62' Against the run of play, Denilson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 67' Ronan Jeronimo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tarantini at the 67 minute mark.
- 72' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 73' CD Tondela receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 73.
- 78' Rio Ave FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nikola Jambor is hanging Diego Lopes on the field on 78 minute.
- 83' Supporters expect more eagerness from Diogo Figueiras, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 84' Bruno Moreira is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 86' Another substitution for CD Tondela to replace Antonio Xavier by Bruno Monteiro on 86 minute.
- 87' The referee calls foul for Aderllan Santos. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Pite is booked for CD Tondela — Yellow card on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from CD Tondela to claim maximum 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 |
|---|---|
| Gelson Dala | 2 |
| Galeno | 2 |
| Bruno Moreira | 2 |
| Denilson | 2 |
| Sergio Pena | 1 |
| Joao Pedro | 1 |
| Galeno | 1 |
| Sergio Pena | 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.