Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
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Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- Moreirense FC 34 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
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 | 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #7 |
| 36 | Points | 43 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 8 / 12 / 14 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 15 |
| 35 | Scored | 37 |
| 57 | Conceded | 49 |
| -22 | GD | -12 |
| 1.06 | PPG | 1.26 |
| 24% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
26%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
Rio Ave FC are 12th (36 pts). Moreirense FC are 7th (43 pts).
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
Moreirense FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rio Ave FC launch into their encounter with Moreirense FC.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Gabrielzinho, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' Rio Ave FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 33' What a moment for Carlos! That strike on 33 puts his side firmly in control.
- 36' Poor challenge from Gabrielzinho. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 41' 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.
- 43' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mamadou Ndiaye.
- 46' Nene gets the nod from Moreirense FC. He replaces Bilel Aouacheria and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' Mohamed Abarhoun has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 61' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rio Ave FC and Moreirense FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 65' A change in the Moreirense FC ranks — Mamadou Ndiaye exits the field as Neto enters on 65.
- 66' GOAL! Heriberto Tavares fires home to make it 1-1!
- 69' Sensational shot from Heriberto Tavares. Moreirense FC is back in the lead.
- 74' Rio Ave FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bruno Moreira is hanging Gabrielzinho on the field on 74 minute.
- 77' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joao Aurelio on 77.
- 82' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Moreirense FC that had 320 games and scored 253 goals.
- 83' Rio Ave FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Vito Ferreira is hanging Nikola Jambor on the field on 83 minute.
- 88' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 89' Fresh legs for Rio Ave FC! Damien Furtado comes on to replace Eliseu Cassama.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Arsenio on 90.
- Moreirense FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Marious Vrousai | 1 |
| Nuno Santos | 1 |
| Tiago Fonseca Morais | 1 |
| Pedro Nuno | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Moreirense FC xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or Moreirense FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Moreirense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Moreirense FC
72%
Rio Ave FC or Moreirense FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.2%
0 – 2
7.4%
0 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Moreirense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 21% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.