Rio Ave FC vs Vitoria FC, Primeira Liga 2019-20 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 11 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Vitoria FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro
- Referee Nuno Eiras
- Referee Jorge Fernandes
- Referee Luis Ferreira
- Referee Albano Correia
10 games this season
🟨 2.6/game
⚽ 10.2 goals/game
🟥 3 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Vitoria FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Oct | Moreirense FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | FC Paços de Ferreira | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | FC Porto | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Rio Ave FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Nov | Boavista FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | CD Santa Clara | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | CS Marítimo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Sep | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Sep | Portimonense SC | H | 0–0 | D |
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' And we are off! Rio Ave FC vs Vitoria FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Vitoria FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 11' Time for substitution for Vitoria FC. Nabil Ghilas is replaced by Khaled Hachadi.
- 16' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 21' 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.
- 26' A quiet spell here at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube. Vitoria FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 27' Jubal is replacing Bruno Pires for the Vitoria FC side.
- 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. Albert Meyong Ze might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Silvio on 33 minutes.
- 38' Carlos Mane adds to his 0 season tally! Rio Ave FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 43' Rio Ave FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 48' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rio Ave FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 49' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Tarantini is replaced by Nikola Jambor on 49 minute.
- 54' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rio Ave FC and Vitoria FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 59' Vitoria FC is showing some good football. However, Vitoria FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 62' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Nuno Santos has done his job and it is now time for Gabrielzinho to step up.
- 63' Fresh legs for Vitoria FC! Zequinha comes on to replace Hildeberto.
- 68' Vitoria FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 73' The travelling Vitoria FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 78' Tarantini has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 22 cards already picked up this season.
- 81' A change in the Rio Ave FC ranks — Nikola Jambor exits the field as Mehdi Taremi enters on 81.
- 86' Vitoria FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- It finishes all square. Rio Ave FC and Vitoria FC share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 1
- 21
- 6
- 9
- 2
-
8
Tarantini C ↓ Nikola Jambor 49'
- 10
-
11
Nuno Santos ↓ Gabrielzinho 62'
- 7
- 5
Bench
-
23
Nikola Jambor ↑ 49'
- 88
- 19
- 4
-
70
Gabrielzinho ↑ 62'
- 99
- 24
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
Vitoria FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Bruno Pires ↓ Jubal 27'
- 90
- 22
-
11
Hildeberto ↓ Zequinha 63'
- 4
- 8
- 16
- 29
- 76
- 17
-
99
Nabil Ghilas ↓ Khaled Hachadi 11'
Bench
- 25
-
3
Jubal ↑ 27'
- 5
- 10
-
87
Zequinha ↑ 63'
- 12
-
9
Khaled Hachadi ↑ 11'
Coach
Albert Meyong Ze
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Moreira | 2 |
| Gelson Dala | 1 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 1 |
| Hildeberto | 1 |
| Galeno | 1 |
| Vasco Fernandes | 1 |
| Said Ahmed Said | 1 |
| Carlos Mane | 1 |
Head to Head
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Vitoria FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.06
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Vitoria FC
51%
Rio Ave FC or Vitoria FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
2 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Vitoria FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 14% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 24% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Vitoria FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

