Rio Ave FC vs Sporting Clube de Braga, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
- Rio Ave FC 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Sporting Clube de Braga 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rui Licinio Barbosa Tavares
- Referee Vitor Ferreira Fernandes
- Referee Artur Soares Dias
- Referee Inacio Pereira
- Referee Fabio Oliveira Melo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Boavista FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Portimonense SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | CD Tondela | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Jan | CS Marítimo | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | Rio Ave FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | GD Chaves | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | CD Aves | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rio Ave FC | Sporting Clube de Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #6 |
| 4 | Points | 11 |
| 7 | Played | 6 |
| 1 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 1 |
| 5 | Scored | 7 |
| 15 | Conceded | 5 |
| -10 | GD | +2 |
| 0.57 | PPG | 1.83 |
| 14% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Rio Ave FC are 16th (4 pts). Sporting Clube de Braga are 6th (11 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
Sporting Clube de Braga
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Sporting Clube de Braga
| Pau Victor Delgado | 3 G | 1 A |
| Fran Navarro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Rio Ave FC welcome Sporting Clube de Braga for this crunch clash at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Sporting Clube de Braga is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rio Ave FC and Sporting Clube de Braga are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' 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.
- 29' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Raul Silva on 29 minutes.
- 34' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 39' Nikola Jambor has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' Tarantini has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 49' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Carlos makes it 1-0.
- 54' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a Red card on 56.
- 59' Leandrinho is replacing Ronan Jeronimo for the Rio Ave FC side.
- 61' Another substitution for Sporting Clube de Braga to replace Joao Palhinha by Joao Novais on 61 minute.
- 62' A moment of madness from Bruno Viana on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sporting Clube de Braga will be frustrated.
- 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rio Ave FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 72' The crowd applauds Ricardo Horta as he leaves the pitch. Murilo steps in for Sporting Clube de Braga.
- 77' Paulinho makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Sporting Clube de Braga are in front.
- 77' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Carlos is withdrawn and Jonathan Buatu gets his opportunity.
- 79' A moment of madness from Marcelo Goiano on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sporting Clube de Braga will be frustrated.
- 84' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Fabio Coentrao argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' Goal! Wilson Eduardo scores his 22 goal in 434 matches.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Paulinho.
- 90' Time for substitution for Rio Ave FC. Galeno is replaced by Matheus Reis.
- The points are shared — Rio Ave FC 1-2 Sporting Clube de Braga. Honours even.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 33
-
13
Carlos ↓ Jonathan Buatu 77'
- 20
- 17
- 23
-
90
Galeno ↓ Matheus Reis 90'
-
19
Ronan Jeronimo ↓ Leandrinho 59'
- 9
- 22
- 8
Bench
-
5
Jonathan Buatu ↑ 77'
- 29
-
2
Matheus Reis ↑ 90'
-
21
Leandrinho ↑ 59'
- 26
- 14
- 7
Coach
Daniel Ramos
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
Starting XI
-
60
Joao Palhinha ↓ Joao Novais 61'
- 12
- 87
- 36
-
34
Raul Silva ↓ Paulinho 72'
- 5
- 7
- 27
- 99
-
21
Ricardo Horta ↓ Murilo 72'
- 25
Bench
-
19
Murilo ↑ 72'
- 14
- 28
- 8
-
20
Paulinho ↑ 72'
-
17
Joao Novais ↑ 61'
- 77
Coach
Abel Ferreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Horta | 7 |
| Paulinho | 5 |
| Simon Banza | 3 |
| Bruma | 2 |
| Nuno Santos | 2 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 2 |
| Gelson Dala | 2 |
| Almoatasembellah Ali | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Sporting Clube de Braga Form
2019-03-03
Rio Ave FC
1–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2019-02-22
Sporting Clube de Braga
0–2
Os Belenenses Futebol
L
2019-02-17
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
2019-02-10
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–1
GD Chaves
W
2019-02-02
CD Aves
0–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2019-01-29
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–0
CD Santa Clara
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.87
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Braga win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
77%
Rio Ave FC or Sporting Clube de Braga
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
0 – 1
12.1%
0 – 2
10.8%
0 – 0
9.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
6%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
5.4%
2 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 0
2.8%
0 – 4
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Braga covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 24% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 17% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

