Rio Ave FC vs FC Paços de Ferreira, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rio Ave FC vs FC Paços de Ferreira — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
- Rio Ave FC 9 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- FC Paços de Ferreira 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tiago Martins
- Referee Pedro Mota
- Referee Claudio Ruivo Pereira
- Referee Joao Pinto
- Referee Hugo Pires Ribeiro
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 9 | 22 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 9 | 17 |
| 6 | Academico de Viseu FC | 9 | 17 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 9 | 14 |
| 8 | Moreirense FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 9 | 11 |
| 10 | FC Alverca | 9 | 11 |
| 11 | FC Famalicao | 9 | 10 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 10 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitoria SC | 9 | 8 |
| 14 | CS Maritimo | 9 | 8 |
| 15 | Rio Ave FC | 9 | 7 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 10 | 7 |
| 17 | CD Nacional | 9 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jun | FC Paços de Ferreira | H | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Mar | FC Porto | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Feb | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Feb | CD Tondela | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | CD Aves | A | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jun | Rio Ave FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Mar | Vitoria SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | CD Aves | A | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | FC Famalicao | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Feb | CS Maritimo | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Feb | Boavista FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
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
2/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
2/1
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Rio Ave FC get us underway at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Rio Ave FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Pacos de Ferreira backline.
- 11' Joao Amaral makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and FC Pacos de Ferreira are in front.
- 14' The Brazil Douglas Tanque breaks the deadlock on 14 minutes. 0-2!
- 19' Brazil international Marcelo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 24' The travelling FC Pacos de Ferreira supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 29' Rio Ave FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Pacos de Ferreira's shape.
- 34' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rio Ave FC and FC Pacos de Ferreira are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 38' FC Pacos de Ferreira player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 42' Rio Ave FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 42.
- 43' Diego Lopes is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 45' That is a Red card for FC Pacos de Ferreira. Bruno Teles will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' The crowd applauds Joao Amaral as he leaves the pitch. Bruno Santos steps in for FC Pacos de Ferreira.
- 48' That is a Yellow card for FC Pacos de Ferreira. Helder will be fuming at that decision.
- 52' A stunning finish from Bruno Santos — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 54' Another substitution for Rio Ave FC to replace Lucas Piazon by Gelson Dala on 54 minute.
- 58' Gelson Dala is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 62' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a Yellow card on 62.
- 64' It is a substitution in FC Pacos de Ferreira team. Douglas Tanque is replaced by Denilson on 64 minute.
- 68' Pedrinho Moreira catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 68.
- 69' That is a Red card for Rio Ave FC. Matheus Reis will be fuming at that decision.
- 74' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 75' A change in the FC Pacos de Ferreira ranks — Helder exits the field as Vasco enters on 75.
- 80' Rio Ave FC is showing some good football. However, Rio Ave FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 81' Bruno Moreira is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tarantini at the 81 minute mark.
- 86' Helder has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jorge Silva argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Pacos de Ferreira take all three points.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
14
Lucas Piazon ↓ Gelson Dala 54'
- 1
- 2
- 4
-
8
Tarantini C ↓ Bruno Moreira 81'
- 10
- 11
- 99
-
7
Diogo Figueiras ↓ Carlos Mane 54'
- 18
Bench
- 33
-
21
Carlos Mane ↑ 54'
- 12
- 88
-
57
Gelson Dala ↑ 54'
-
9
Bruno Moreira ↑ 81'
- 5
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
FC Paços de Ferreira Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 22
- 87
- 2
- 10
- 6
-
99
Douglas Tanque ↓ Denilson 64'
- 46
- 17
-
42
Joao Amaral ↓ Bruno Santos 46'
- 21
Bench
-
7
Denilson ↑ 64'
- 23
-
13
Bruno Santos ↑ 46'
-
29
Vasco ↑ 75'
- 9
- 24
- 26
Coach
Pepa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Douglas Tanque | 3 |
| Nigel Thomas | 2 |
| Patrick | 2 |
| Diego Lopes | 1 |
| Bruno Santos | 1 |
| Joao Amaral | 1 |
| Fabio Coentrao | 1 |
| Ze Uilton | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
FC Paços de Ferreira Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
FC Paços de Ferreira xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or FC Paços de Ferreira 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Paços de Ferreira win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
63%
Draw or FC Paços de Ferreira
65%
Rio Ave FC or FC Paços de Ferreira
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Paços de Ferreira win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | FC Paços de Ferreira covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
FC Paços de Ferreira keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

