Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC, Primeira Liga 2019-20 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 Nuno Pereira
- Referee Antonio Nobre
- Referee Gustavo Correia
- Referee Pedro Felisberto
- Referee Hugo Coelho
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Moreirense FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | FC Paços de Ferreira | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | FC Porto | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | CD Tondela | H | 2–4 | L |
| 08 Sep | Vitória SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Rio Ave FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | Boavista FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | CS Marítimo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | CD Santa Clara | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Aug | Portimonense SC | H | 1–0 | 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' Rio Ave FC have kicked off against Moreirense FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Rio Ave FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ibrahima Camara suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rio Ave FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rio Ave FC and Moreirense FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 32' Magnificent from Luther Singh! That is 11 goals in 439 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' Fresh legs for Rio Ave FC! Nikola Jambor comes on to replace Filipe Augusto.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' What a strike from Mehdi Taremi! The score is 1-1.
- 62' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 64' Time for substitution for Moreirense FC. Ibrahima Camara is replaced by Alex Soares.
- 66' It is a substitution in Moreirense FC team. Pedro Nuno is replaced by Bilel Aouacheria on 66 minute.
- 71' The energy levels are beginning to show. Carlos Carvalhal might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 76' Rio Ave FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Moreirense FC backline.
- 78' Moreirense FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 81' Ronan Jeronimo is replacing Bruno Moreira for the Rio Ave FC side.
- 83' That is a Yellow card for Rio Ave FC. Aderllan Santos will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for David Texeira. He replaces Fabio Abreu on 84 minute.
- 89' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 1
- 21
- 6
-
9
Bruno Moreira ↓ Ronan Jeronimo 81'
- 2
- 8
- 10
- 11
-
7
Diogo Figueiras ↓ Mehdi Taremi 46'
-
5
Filipe Augusto ↓ Nikola Jambor 46'
Bench
- 14
-
23
Nikola Jambor ↑ 46'
- 88
-
19
Ronan Jeronimo ↑ 81'
- 4
-
99
Mehdi Taremi ↑ 46'
- 24
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
Moreirense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 4
-
27
Pedro Nuno ↓ Bilel Aouacheria 66'
- 21
-
29
Fabio Abreu ↓ David Texeira 84'
- 22
- 75
-
8
Ibrahima Camara ↓ Alex Soares 64'
- 19
- 14
- 16
Bench
-
10
Bilel Aouacheria ↑ 66'
- 37
- 88
-
9
David Texeira ↑ 84'
- 70
- 3
-
26
Alex Soares ↑ 64'
Coach
Vítor Campelos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Heriberto Tavares | 2 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 2 |
| Lucas Piazon | 2 |
| Joao Camacho | 2 |
| Madson | 1 |
| Fabiano Silva | 1 |
| Gelson Dala | 1 |
| Marious Vrousai | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.25
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Moreirense FC xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or Moreirense FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Moreirense FC
66%
Rio Ave FC or Moreirense FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Moreirense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 0
7.7%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Moreirense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.