Rio Ave FC vs Vitoria FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rio Ave FC vs Vitoria FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
- Rio Ave FC 11 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Vitoria FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Vasco Santos
- Referee Manuel Mota
- Referee Nuno Manso
- Referee Jorge Fernandes
- Referee Marco Cruz
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
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.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 15
- 5
- 17
- 90
- 95
-
9
Bruno Moreira ↓ Gabrielzinho 90'
- 2
- 4
- 22
-
21
Leandrinho ↓ Diego Lopes 90'
Bench
-
25
Afonso Figueiredo ↑ 90'
- 29
- 3
-
10
Diego Lopes ↑ 90'
-
26
Gabrielzinho ↑ 90'
- 7
- 81
Coach
Daniel Ramos
Vitoria FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 9
- 30
-
4
Artur Jorge ↓ Valdumar Te 80'
- 99
- 6
- 10
- 1
- 13
-
29
Semedo ↓ Ruben Micael 65'
-
87
Zequinha ↓ Hildeberto 64'
Bench
-
20
Hildeberto ↑ 64'
-
15
Ruben Micael ↑ 65'
- 5
- 27
- 11
-
45
Valdumar Te ↑ 80'
- 92
Coach
Lito Vidigal
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Moreira | 2 |
| Vasco Fernandes | 1 |
| Said Ahmed Said | 1 |
| Carlos Mane | 1 |
| Helder Guedes | 1 |
| Gelson Dala | 1 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 1 |
| Hildeberto | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

