Rio Ave FC vs Vitoria SC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rio Ave FC vs Vitoria SC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
- Rio Ave FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Vitoria SC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Manuel Oliveira
- Referee Tiago Oliveira Leandro
- Referee Paulo Vieira
- Referee Marco Cruz
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Tondela | 32 | 27 |
| 2 | AVS | 33 | 20 |
| 3 | CS Maritimo | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | FC Arouca | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | GD Estoril Praia | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Académico de Viseu FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | FC Porto | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Gil Vicente FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Moreirense FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Alverca | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Rio Ave FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | CD Santa Clara | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | CD Nacional | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Vitoria SC | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | Casa Pia AC | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Vitoria SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–3 | L |
| 31 Mar | CD Aves | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | CD Nacional | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | GD Chaves | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Mar | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Rio Ave FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | GD Chaves | H | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | CD Santa Clara | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Boavista FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | CS Maritimo | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rio Ave FC | Vitoria SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #19 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 1 |
| +0 | GD | -1 |
| – | PPG | 0.00 |
| – | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Vitoria SC this season
Vitoria SC this season
Rio Ave FC are 16th (0 pts). Vitoria SC are 19th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube. Rio Ave FC are looking to make home advantage count against Vitória SC.
- 5' Portugal international Nuno Santos has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alexandre Guedes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Vitória SC.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Vitória SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Rio Ave FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 32' Filipe Augusto puts Rio Ave FC on the lead.
- 37' Junio has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' Toze is having his name booked by the referee on 40.
- 42' Controversy at the stadium! Tarantini argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 44' A moment of madness from Fabio Coentrao on 44 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rio Ave FC will be frustrated.
- 48' The deadlock is broken! Nuno Santos gets on the scoresheet on 48 minutes.
- 53' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 55' Fresh legs for Vitoria SC! Welthon comes on to replace Alexandre Guedes.
- 57' Time for substitution for Vitoria SC. Rochinha is replaced by Joseph Amoah.
- 62' Rafa Soares is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rio Ave FC so far.
- 66' The referee calls foul for Joseph Amoah. He receives a Yellow card.
- 69' Gabrielzinho picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 74' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Bruno Moreira on, Gelson Dala off on 74 minutes.
- 75' Ola John is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rafa Soares at the 75 minute mark.
- 77' Mattheus Oliveira picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 79' Another change for Rio Ave FC made on 79 minute. Gabrielzinho leaves to be changed by Galeno.
- 84' Alhassan Wakaso, a Ghana , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 88' The Portugal Toze breaks the deadlock on 88 minutes. 2-1!
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Fabio Coentrao on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Nikola Jambor. He replaces Diego Lopes on 90 minute.
- Full Time. Rio Ave FC beats Vitória SC
Lineups
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 20
- 12
- 17
- 6
-
57
Gelson Dala ↓ Bruno Moreira 74'
- 8
-
10
Diego Lopes ↓ Nikola Jambor 90'
- 11
-
26
Gabrielzinho ↓ Galeno 79'
- 18
Bench
- 33
- 25
-
23
Nikola Jambor ↑ 90'
-
90
Galeno ↑ 79'
- 29
- 19
-
9
Bruno Moreira ↑ 74'
Coach
Daniel Ramos
Vitoria SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
50
Rochinha ↓ Joseph Amoah 57'
-
5
Rafa Soares ↓ Ola John 75'
- 24
- 56
- 2
- 17
- 25
- 16
-
9
Alexandre Guedes ↓ Welthon 55'
- 20
- 91
Bench
- 46
- 1
-
43
Joseph Amoah ↑ 57'
-
7
Welthon ↑ 55'
- 21
- 10
-
30
Ola John ↑ 75'
Coach
Luis Castro
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Andre | 2 |
| Nuno Santos | 1 |
| Tomas Handel | 1 |
| Joao Mendes | 1 |
| Filipe Augusto | 1 |
| Tiago Silva | 1 |
| Telmo Arcanjo | 1 |
| Andre Almeida | 1 |
Rio Ave FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.81
Rio Ave FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
Vitoria SC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + Rio Ave FC or Draw 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Rio Ave FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Vitoria SC
62%
Rio Ave FC or Vitoria SC
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rio Ave FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
24.4%
1 – 0
16%
0 – 1
14%
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
2%
3 – 0
1.8%
3 – 1
1.4%
0 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Rio Ave FC
| Handicap | Rio Ave FC covers | Push | Vitoria SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 22% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 19% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

