Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio dos Arcos.
- Rio Ave FC 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- Moreirense FC 34 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Carlos Macedo
- Assistant 1 Fabio Diogo Silva (Portugal)
- Assistant 2 Jose Pereira (Portugal)
7 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 6.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Moreirense FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 25 Sep | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Sep | FC Famalicão | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Sep | Casa Pia AC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Aug | FC Porto | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Aug | GD Estoril Praia | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Rio Ave FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | SC Farense | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Sep | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Sep | GD Chaves | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | FC Famalicão | A | 0–0 | D |
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' Aderlan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 8' Magnificent from Fabiano Silva! That is 1 goals in 428 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 13' Supporters expect more eagerness from Madson, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio dos Arcos with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 18' Against the run of play, Joao Camacho has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 21' Guga Rodrigues has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 21.
- 26' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Renato Pantalon on 26 minutes.
- 31' Fresh legs for Rio Ave FC! Savio comes on to replace Patrick William.
- 33' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a Yellow card on 33.
- 38' Moreirense FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 43' The referee calls foul for Andre Luis. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Bruno Ventura has done his job and it is now time for Andre Pereira to step up.
- 50' A stunning finish from Joao Camacho — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 53' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alanzinho on 53 minutes.
- 54' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alanzinho on 54 minutes.
- 58' The crowd applauds Kobamelo Kodisang as he leaves the pitch. Madson steps in for Moreirense FC.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Joao Graca. He replaces Amine Oudrhiri on 59 minute.
- 64' Rio Ave FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 64.
- 66' Fresh legs for Moreirense FC! Wallisson Luiz comes on to replace Alanzinho.
- 69' The crowd applauds Ze Manuel as he leaves the pitch. Hernani steps in for Rio Ave FC.
- 74' Moreirense FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 77' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Goncalo Franco.
- 80' Andre Luis makes way for Matheus Aias at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Moreirense FC.
- 82' Assisted by Madson with the perfectly-timed delivery and Madson makes no mistake. 0-4!
- 83' The referee has no hesitation. Madson is booked for Moreirense FC — Yellow card on 83.
- 84' Moreirense FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 85' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Wallisson Luiz.
- 90' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 0-4 the final result. Rio Ave FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 70
- 9
-
6
Guga Rodrigues ↓ Vitor Gomes 59'
-
10
Amine Oudrhiri ↓ Joao Graca 59'
- 1
-
4
Patrick William ↓ Savio 31'
- 42
- 20
- 77
-
11
Bruno Ventura ↓ Andre Pereira 46'
- 33
Bench
- 18
-
7
Hernani ↑ 69'
-
95
Andre Pereira ↑ 46'
- 17
-
8
Vitor Gomes ↑ 59'
-
16
Savio ↑ 31'
- 3
-
21
Joao Graca ↑ 59'
- 36
Coach
Luis Freire
Moreirense FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 44
-
9
Andre Luis ↓ Matheus Aias 80'
-
19
Joao Camacho ↓ Jeremy Antonisse 66'
- 14
- 80
- 18
- 40
-
88
Goncalo Franco ↓ Pedro Aparicio 80'
-
11
Alanzinho ↓ Wallisson Luiz 66'
- 2
-
21
Kobamelo Kodisang ↓ Madson 58'
Bench
- 22
- 26
-
31
Madson ↑ 58'
-
17
Jeremy Antonisse ↑ 66'
- 6
-
7
Matheus Aias ↑ 80'
-
8
Wallisson Luiz ↑ 66'
-
10
Pedro Aparicio ↑ 80'
- 66
Coach
Rui Borges
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
Moreirense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.09
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Moreirense FC xG
I would bet for:
Moreirense FC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Moreirense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Moreirense FC
72%
Rio Ave FC or Moreirense FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Moreirense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–4 not predicted0 – 4Actual
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Moreirense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

