Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C..
- Rio Ave FC 11 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Moreirense FC 11 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
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 Nov | Moreirense FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Nov | Boavista FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Casa Pia AC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Oct | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–5 | L |
| 04 Oct | FC Famalicão | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Sep | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Rio Ave FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 08 Nov | Gil Vicente FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Nov | Vitória SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Oct | Boavista FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | CF Estrela da Amadora | A | 1–2 | L |
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' That's the starting whistle at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C.. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Rio Ave FC and Moreirense FC.
- 5' Pedro Santos is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rio Ave FC so far.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Rio Ave FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Moreirense FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Luis Asue has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 26' Brilliant from the forward! Tiago Fonseca Morais makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 26.
- 31' Moreirense FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rio Ave FC and Moreirense FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 38' It’s a booking for Moreirense FC player. Ruben Ramos gets a card.
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rio Ave FC that had 334 games and scored 277 goals.
- 46' Magnificent from Clayton! That is 28 goals in 148 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' Rio Ave FC make a change. Ole Pohlmann trudges off to be replaced by Joao Novais on 46 minutes.
- 49' Aderlan has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 49 minutes.
- 54' Moreirense FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 54.
- 58' Another change for Moreirense FC made on 58 minute. Madson leaves to be changed by Luis Asue.
- 63' The energy levels are beginning to show. César Peixoto might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 65' Gabrielzinho makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Moreirense FC are in front.
- 67' Rio Ave FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 72' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Brandon Aguilera on, Demir Tiknaz off on 72 minutes.
- 77' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rio Ave FC and Moreirense FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 81' It’s gonna be a card for Guilherme Schettine.
- 83' Maracas is replacing Guilherme Schettine for the Moreirense FC side.
- 88' Marcelo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 88.
- 89' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Kiko Bondoso is withdrawn and Ahmed Hassan Koka gets his opportunity.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Ahmed Hassan Koka.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Tobias Medina. He replaces Martim Neto on 90 minute.
- 3-2 the final result. Moreirense FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 98
- 17
- 1
- 11
-
80
Ole Pohlmann ↓ Joao Novais 46'
- 19
- 9
- 4
- 33
-
34
Demir Tiknaz ↓ Brandon Aguilera 72'
-
76
Martim Neto ↓ Tobias Medina 90'
Bench
- 18
-
6
Joao Novais ↑ 46'
-
22
Ahmed Hassan Koka ↑ 89'
- 42
-
16
Brandon Aguilera ↑ 72'
- 20
-
27
Tobias Medina ↑ 90'
- 14
-
94
Valentim Sousa ↑ 72'
Coach
Petit
Moreirense FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 44
- 14
-
95
Guilherme Schettine ↓ Maracas 83'
- 20
- 31
- 40
-
5
Sidnei Tavares ↓ Pedro Santos 83'
-
10
Jeremy Antonisse ↓ Gabrielzinho 58'
- 23
- 6
-
76
Dinis Pinto ↓ Fabiano Silva 83'
Bench
-
77
Gabrielzinho ↑ 58'
- 22
- 16
-
26
Maracas ↑ 83'
-
2
Fabiano Silva ↑ 83'
- 15
- 66
-
9
Luis Asue ↑ 58'
-
21
Pedro Santos ↑ 83'
Coach
César Peixoto
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Heriberto Tavares | 2 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 2 |
| Lucas Piazon | 2 |
| Joao Camacho | 2 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 1 |
| Madson | 1 |
| Fabiano Silva | 1 |
| Gelson Dala | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Moreirense FC xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or Moreirense FC 75% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
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 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Moreirense FC
62%
Rio Ave FC or Moreirense FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Moreirense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

