Rio Ave FC vs CS Maritimo, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs CS Maritimo — Primeira Liga .
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- CS Maritimo 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Vitor Ferreira Fernandes
- Referee Luis Ferreira
- Referee Valdemar Maia
- Referee Pedro Fernandes
- Referee Albano Correia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | CS Maritimo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | CD Feirense | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Aug | Jagiellonia Bialystok | H | 4–4 | D |
| 26 Jul | Jagiellonia Bialystok | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Aug | SV Sandhausen 1916 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Aug | Arminia Bielefeld | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Rio Ave FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Aug | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | FC Erzgebirge Aue | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 May | FH Hafnarfjorður | H | 2–3 | L |
| 07 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | FC Groningen | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Rio Ave FC and CS Maritimo.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jose Manuel Gomes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Edgar Costa made 247 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 12' Magnificent from Bruno Moreira! That is 13 goals in 324 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 17' Bebeto picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 22' Rio Ave FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 27' Ricardo Valente is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CS Maritimo tonight.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. CS Maritimo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' 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.
- 40' The deadlock is broken! Gelson Dala gets on the scoresheet on 40 minutes.
- 42' That is a Yellow card for CS Maritimo. Fabricio Baiano will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Fresh legs for CS Maritimo! Jean Cleber comes on to replace Edgar Costa.
- 51' The 34-year-old Fabricio Baiano has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rio Ave FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 61' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 66' Nikola Jambor gets the nod from Rio Ave FC. He replaces Tarantini and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' Rio Ave FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 72' It’s a booking for Rio Ave FC player. Jonathan Buatu gets a Yellow card.
- 73' Joel Tagueu doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 74' The whistle greets Gelson Dala as he departs to be replaced by Joao Schmidt.
- 77' Ricardo Valente gets the nod from CS Maritimo. He replaces Danny and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' The whistle greets Gabrielzinho as he departs to be replaced by Damien Furtado.
- 85' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 86' Another change for CS Maritimo made on 86 minute. Fabricio Baiano leaves to be changed by Everton.
- 87' Damien Furtado doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 88' The referee has no hesitation. Joel Tagueu is booked for CS Maritimo — Yellow card on 88.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 5
- 25
- 6
- 90
-
57
Gelson Dala ↓ Joao Schmidt 74'
- 9
- 22
-
8
Tarantini C ↓ Nikola Jambor 66'
- 21
-
26
Gabrielzinho ↓ Damien Furtado 80'
Bench
-
15
Joao Schmidt ↑ 74'
-
23
Nikola Jambor ↑ 66'
- 3
- 2
- 98
-
91
Damien Furtado ↑ 80'
- 77
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
CS Maritimo Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
10
Danny C ↓ Ricardo Valente 77'
- 2
- 5
- 17
-
27
Fabricio Baiano ↓ Everton 86'
- 8
-
12
Edgar Costa ↓ Jean Cleber 46'
- 9
- 95
- 6
Bench
- 4
- 94
- 45
-
15
Jean Cleber ↑ 46'
- 21
-
33
Ricardo Valente ↑ 77'
-
11
Everton ↑ 86'
Coach
Claudio Braga
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joel Tagueu | 4 |
| Diego Lopes | 2 |
| Andre Vidigal | 2 |
| Leonardo Ruiz | 2 |
| Gelson Dala | 1 |
| Felix Correia | 1 |
| Bruno Moreira | 1 |
| Hernani | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
CS Maritimo xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or CS Maritimo 73% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
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 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
72%
Draw or CS Maritimo
56%
Rio Ave FC or CS Maritimo
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 0
8.5%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 1
7%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | CS Maritimo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
CS Maritimo keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

