Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC, Primeira Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave F.C..
- Rio Ave FC 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Moreirense FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 7 | 15 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 7 | 11 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | Académico de Viseu FC | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Gil Vicente FC | 6 | 8 |
| 11 | CS Marítimo | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | FC Alverca | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | FC Famalicão | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | CD Nacional | 7 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave FC | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | Casa Pia AC | 7 | 4 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 7 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #9 |
| 4 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 5 | Scored | 8 |
| 15 | Conceded | 14 |
| -10 | GD | -6 |
| 0.57 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 14% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
Rio Ave FC are 16th (4 pts). Moreirense FC are 9th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Moreirense FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/2
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Moreirense FC
| Joao Veloso | 1 G | 2 A |
| Nile John | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rio Ave FC launch into their encounter with Moreirense FC.
- 5' Marcelo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' It looks surprising Moreirense FC does not make any changes. Bernardo Martins has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rio Ave FC and Moreirense FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 26' A goal from the Portugal international Tiago Fonseca Morais! He fires home on 26 to make it 1-0!
- 31' Moreirense FC come into this ranked 8 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 36' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Petit will be considering his options from the bench.
- 38' Moreirense FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 38.
- 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rio Ave FC and Moreirense FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' What a strike from Clayton! The score is 2-0.
- 46' Joao Novais gets the nod from Rio Ave FC. He replaces Ole Pohlmann and will look to change the dynamic.
- 49' GOAL! Aderlan fires home to make it 3-0!
- 54' Moreirense FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' The Moreirense FC bench stirs into life. Madson is withdrawn and Luis Asue gets his opportunity.
- 63' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 65' Gabrielzinho does the damage! The net is bulging and Moreirense FC surge ahead!
- 67' Rio Ave FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 67.
- 72' Brandon Aguilera is replacing Demir Tiknaz for the Rio Ave FC side.
- 77' Rio Ave FC have won 270 goals from 328 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 81' Moreirense FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 83' Time for substitution for Moreirense FC. Guilherme Schettine is replaced by Maracas.
- 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marcelo.
- 89' A change in the Rio Ave FC ranks — Kiko Bondoso exits the field as Ahmed Hassan Koka enters on 89.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Ahmed Hassan Koka.
- 90' Tobias Medina gets the nod from Rio Ave FC. He replaces Martim Neto and will look to change the dynamic.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rio Ave FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Lucas Piazon | 2 |
| Joao Camacho | 2 |
| Heriberto Tavares | 2 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 2 |
| Demir Tiknaz | 1 |
| Felipe Pires | 1 |
| Filipe Soares | 1 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
Moreirense FC xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or Moreirense FC 75% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Moreirense FC
61%
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
11.8%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Moreirense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 19% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

