Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
- Rio Ave FC 11 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Moreirense FC 11 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Vitor Ferreira Fernandes
- Referee Paulo Soares
- Referee Fabio Costa
- Referee Joao Bento
- Referee Sergio Jesus
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Dec | FC Porto | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Dec | Vitória SC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Dec | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | CD Aves | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Rio Ave FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Boavista FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | GD Chaves | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Dec | CD Santa Clara | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | Portimonense SC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rio Ave FC | Moreirense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #9 |
| 7 | Points | 14 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 2 / 1 / 8 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 5 |
| 9 | Scored | 13 |
| 24 | Conceded | 18 |
| -15 | GD | -5 |
| 0.64 | PPG | 1.27 |
| 18% | Win % | 36% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
9%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
Rio Ave FC are 17th (7 pts). Moreirense FC are 9th (14 pts).
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
Moreirense FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
5/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/3
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Moreirense FC
| Nile John | 3 G | |
| Tiago Andrade | 2 G | 2 A |
| Manuel Mendonca | 2 G | 1 A |
| Joao Veloso | 1 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Moreirense FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 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.
- 20' Rio Ave FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rio Ave FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 33' Carlos adds to his 5 season tally! Rio Ave FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 36' Gabrielzinho was booked on 36.
- 41' Moreirense FC is showing some good football. However, Moreirense FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 43' Poor challenge from Mamadou Ndiaye. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' It is a substitution in Moreirense FC team. Bilel Aouacheria is replaced by Nene on 46 minute.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Moreirense FC that had 330 games and scored 267 goals.
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' Moreirense FC have won 267 goals from 330 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 65' Another substitution for Moreirense FC to replace Mamadou Ndiaye by Neto on 65 minute.
- 66' Magnificent from Heriberto Tavares! That is 16 goals in 330 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 69' What a moment for Heriberto Tavares! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Bruno Moreira. He replaces Gabrielzinho on 74 minute.
- 77' It’s a booking for Moreirense FC player. Joao Aurelio gets a Yellow card.
- 82' Portugal international Fabio Coentrao has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 83' Nikola Jambor makes way for Vito Ferreira at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rio Ave FC.
- 88' Joao Aurelio, a Portugal midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 89' A change in the Rio Ave FC ranks — Eliseu Cassama exits the field as Damien Furtado enters on 89.
- 90' Arsenio is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Moreirense FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 15
- 5
- 17
-
23
Nikola Jambor ↓ Vito Ferreira 83'
- 90
- 95
- 2
- 4
-
22
Nadjack ↓ Damien Furtado 89'
-
26
Gabrielzinho ↓ Bruno Moreira 74'
Bench
- 25
- 29
- 3
-
9
Bruno Moreira ↑ 74'
- 21
-
91
Damien Furtado ↑ 89'
-
81
Vito Ferreira ↑ 83'
Moreirense FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Bilel Aouacheria ↓ Nene 46'
- 22
-
31
Loum Ndiaye ↓ Neto 65'
- 2
- 73
- 23
- 18
- 3
- 5
- 77
- 6
Bench
-
11
Nene ↑ 46'
- 21
- 82
-
14
Ivanildo Fernandes ↑ 89'
-
91
Neto ↑ 65'
- 27
- 88
Coach
Ivo Vieira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mehdi Taremi | 2 |
| Lucas Piazon | 2 |
| Joao Camacho | 2 |
| Heriberto Tavares | 2 |
| Pedro Nuno | 1 |
| Clayton | 1 |
| Gabrielzinho | 1 |
| Luther Singh | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.94
Moreirense FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Moreirense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Moreirense FC
75%
Rio Ave FC or Moreirense FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8.1%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 3
6.1%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 3
5.1%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Moreirense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 22% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 16% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.