Rio Ave FC vs Vitoria FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rio Ave FC vs Vitoria FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
- Rio Ave FC 2 games · 0 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 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | CD Santa Clara | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | CS Marítimo | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Moreirense FC | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Académico de Viseu FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | FC Famalicão | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | GD Estoril Praia | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Alverca | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Vitória SC | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Rio Ave FC | 2 | 0 |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season
Rio Ave FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Rio Ave FC and Vitoria FC has kicked off!
- 5' The travelling Vitoria FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Lito Vidigal might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dankler on 25.
- 27' Galeno is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 30' The referee has no hesitation. Artur Jorge is booked for Vitoria FC — Yellow card on 30.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rio Ave FC and Vitoria FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 45' Matheus Reis picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 50' Rio Ave FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 52' Semedo is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
- 53' It’s a booking for Rio Ave FC player. Carlos gets a Yellow card.
- 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rio Ave FC and Vitoria FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 63' It’s a booking for Rio Ave FC player. Matheus Reis gets a Red card.
- 64' Another change for Vitoria FC made on 64 minute. Zequinha leaves to be changed by Hildeberto Pereira.
- 65' Ruben Micael is ready to make an impact after coming on for Semedo at the 65 minute mark.
- 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Galeno on 66.
- 71' It is a cagey affair so far. Rio Ave FC in their trying to find a way past Vitoria FC's compact .
- 72' Vitoria FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 72.
- 77' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 80' A tactical swap from Vitoria FC — Valdumar Te on, Artur Jorge off on 80 minutes.
- 84' GOAL! Hildeberto Pereira scores on 84.
- 89' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 90' Joao Schmidt is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Leandrinho departs to be replaced by Diego Lopes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Rio Ave FC 1-1 Vitoria FC.
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 |
| Hildeberto | 1 |
| Galeno | 1 |
| Vasco Fernandes | 1 |
| Said Ahmed Said | 1 |
| Carlos Mane | 1 |
| Helder Guedes | 1 |
| Gelson Dala | 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.

