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Rio Ave FC vs Vitoria FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2018-19
1 – 1
Full Time
Sun 13 Jan 2019 · 20:00 UTC Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 25' Dankler
Y 30' Artur Jorge
Matheus Reis 45' Y
Y 52' Semedo
Matheus Reis 63' R
Galeno 66' Y
Y 72' Hildeberto
Joao Schmidt 90' Y
Y 90' Cascardo
Y 90' Ruben Micael

Overview

Match Preview

Rio Ave FC vs Vitoria FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.

Match Details

  • Referee Vasco Santos
  • Referee Manuel Mota
  • Referee Nuno Manso
  • Referee Jorge Fernandes
  • Referee Marco Cruz

Head-to-Head

3
1
Rio Ave FC 4 games · Avg 2.5 goals Vitoria FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jan Vitoria FC H 1–1 D
06 Jan Sport Lisboa e Benfica A 2–4 L
02 Jan Moreirense FC H 1–2 L
23 Dec FC Porto A 1–2 L
16 Dec Os Belenenses Futebol H 2–2 D
09 Dec Vitória SC A 2–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jan Rio Ave FC A 1–1 D
06 Jan GD Chaves H 0–0 D
02 Jan Boavista FC A 0–1 L
22 Dec CD Santa Clara H 0–2 L
14 Dec Portimonense SC A 1–3 L
08 Dec Sport Lisboa e Benfica H 0–1 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
9% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Rio Ave FC
Jalen Blesa 3 G 1 A
Tamble Monteiro 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rio Ave FC launch into their encounter with Vitoria FC.
  • 5' Mikel Agu is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rio Ave FC so far.
  • 10' Rio Ave FC have won 277 goals from 335 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' Rio Ave FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 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' The referee has no hesitation. Dankler is booked for Vitoria FC — Yellow card on 25.
  • 27' The deadlock is broken! Galeno gets on the scoresheet on 27 minutes.
  • 30' Poor challenge from Artur Jorge. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Vasco Fernandes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rio Ave FC.
  • 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rio Ave FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matheus Reis on 45.
  • 50' A quiet spell here at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube. Rio Ave FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 52' A moment of madness from Semedo on 52 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Vitoria FC will be frustrated.
  • 53' That is a Yellow card for Rio Ave FC. Carlos will be fuming at that decision.
  • 58' Vitoria FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 63' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Matheus Reis.
  • 64' Vitoria FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hildeberto Pereira is hanging Zequinha on the field on 64 minute.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Vitoria FC. Semedo is replaced by Ruben Micael.
  • 66' Rio Ave FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 71' Ruben Micael has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 72' A moment of madness from Hildeberto Pereira on 72 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Vitoria FC will be frustrated.
  • 77' It is a cagey affair so far. Rio Ave FC in their trying to find a way past Vitoria FC's compact .
  • 80' Vitoria FC make a change. Artur Jorge trudges off to be replaced by Valdumar Te on 80 minutes.
  • 84' What composure from Hildeberto Pereira! The Cape Verde Islands international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 89' The travelling Vitoria FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 90' Joao Schmidt was booked on 90.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Rio Ave FC! Diego Lopes comes on to replace Leandrinho.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.28 Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Vitoria FC xG
I would bet for: Rio Ave FC or Vitoria FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC41% Draw29% Vitoria FC30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Rio Ave FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Vitoria FC
59%
Rio Ave FC or Vitoria FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rio Ave FC28% Draw50% Vitoria FC22%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.5%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC

Handicap Rio Ave FC covers Push Vitoria FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 21% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Vitoria FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.