Rio Ave FC vs Vitória SC, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs Vitória SC — Primeira Liga .
- Rio Ave FC 11 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Vitória SC 11 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Hugo Miguel
- Referee Artur Soares Dias
- Referee Joao Bento
- Referee Ricardo Santos
- Referee Pedro Felisberto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | Vitória SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Aug | CD Aves | H | 5–1 | W |
| 16 Aug | FC Famalicão | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 May | Vitoria FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 May | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | Rio Ave FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | FC Porto | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Aug | FCSB Bukarest | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | FC Famalicão | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Aug | FCSB Bukarest | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Aug | Boavista FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Rio Ave FC | Vitória SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #14 |
| 7 | Points | 9 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 2 / 1 / 8 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 6 |
| 9 | Scored | 11 |
| 24 | Conceded | 12 |
| -15 | GD | -1 |
| 0.64 | PPG | 0.82 |
| 18% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
36%
Clean Sheets
Vitória SC this season
Vitória SC this season
Rio Ave FC are 17th (7 pts). Vitória SC are 14th (9 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
Vitória SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rio Ave FC
| Jalen Blesa | 3 G | 1 A |
| Tamble Monteiro | 1 G |
Vitória SC
| Arnel Jakupovic | 2 G | |
| Samu | 1 G | 1 A |
| Gustavo Silva | 1 G | |
| Alioune Ndoye | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Rio Ave FC and Vitória SC.
- 5' Messias has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' The 39-year-old Bruno Moreira has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rio Ave FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Joao Pedro has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 248 appearances.
- 25' Rio Ave FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' The travelling Vitória SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' Rio Ave FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 41' Bruno Moreira puts Rio Ave FC on the lead.
- 44' Andre Almeida does the damage! The net is bulging and Vitoria SC surge ahead!
- 47' That is a Yellow card for Vitoria SC. Valerii Bondarenko will be fuming at that decision.
- 52' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 53' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nelson Monte on 53 minutes.
- 55' The referee shows Rio Ave FC player a Yellow card on 55.
- 57' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Toni Borevkovic.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Junio. He replaces Carlos Mane on 61 minute.
- 66' Time for substitution for Vitoria SC. Andre Almeida is replaced by Mikel Agu.
- 67' Another change for Vitoria SC made on 67 minute. Valerii Bondarenko leaves to be changed by Jefferson Encada.
- 72' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Mikel Agu argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 75' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Diego Lopes has done his job and it is now time for Gabrielzinho to step up.
- 80' The crowd applauds Pepe as he leaves the pitch. Joao Pedro steps in for Vitoria SC.
- 81' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Bruno Moreira departs to be replaced by Ronan Jeronimo.
- 86' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Vitória SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 89' A moment of madness from Tarantini on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rio Ave FC will be frustrated.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Rio Ave FC. Matheus Reis will be fuming at that decision.
- The points are shared — Rio Ave FC 1-1 Vitória SC. Honours even.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 1
-
21
Carlos Mane ↓ Junio 61'
- 6
-
9
Bruno Moreira ↓ Ronan Jeronimo 81'
- 2
- 4
- 8
-
10
Diego Lopes ↓ Gabrielzinho 75'
- 11
- 5
Bench
-
12
Junio ↑ 61'
- 23
- 88
-
19
Ronan Jeronimo ↑ 81'
- 30
-
70
Gabrielzinho ↑ 75'
- 24
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
Vitória SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 2
- 17
-
88
Pepe ↓ Joao Pedro 80'
- 29
- 10
-
70
Andre Almeida ↓ Mikel Agu 66'
- 4
Bench
- 34
- 56
-
24
Mikel Agu ↑ 66'
-
45
Joao Pedro ↑ 80'
- 42
-
79
Jefferson Encada ↑ 67'
- 89
Coach
Ivo Vieira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Andre | 2 |
| Pedrao | 1 |
| Ricardo Quaresma | 1 |
| Clayton | 1 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 1 |
| Carlos Mane | 1 |
| Fabio Ronaldo | 1 |
| Gabrielzinho | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.37
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Vitória SC xG
I would bet for:
Rio Ave FC or Vitória SC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Vitória SC
61%
Rio Ave FC or Vitória SC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Vitória SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

