Vitoria FC vs Rio Ave FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Vitoria FC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Bonfim.
- Vitoria FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rio Ave FC 11 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Claudio Ruivo Pereira
- Referee Manuel Oliveira
- Referee Tiago Mota Cordeiro
- Referee Bruno Trindade
- Referee Humberto Teixeira
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Rio Ave FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 May | GD Chaves | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 May | Boavista FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | CD Santa Clara | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Apr | Portimonense SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Apr | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Vitoria FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 May | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 2–3 | L |
| 03 May | Moreirense FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Apr | FC Porto | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Apr | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Vitória SC | H | 2–1 | W |
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' In just a few seconds Estadio do Bonfim will turn into a battlefield for Vitoria FC and Rio Ave FC.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Frederic Mendy suffering a number of foals already.
- 8' Silvio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nuno Pinto at the 8 minute mark.
- 13' Bruno Moreira is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rio Ave FC so far.
- 18' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 23' Vitoria FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 28' Vitoria FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rio Ave FC's shape.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 48' Portugal international Mano has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 50' Brilliant from the ! Bruno Moreira makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 50.
- 53' Against the run of play, Vasco Fernandes has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 57' Fresh legs for Vitoria FC! Jhonder Cadiz comes on to replace Allef.
- 62' Vitoria FC have won 58 goals from 69 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 67' Eber Bessa needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
- 68' A tactical swap from Rio Ave FC — Said Ahmed Said on, Joca off on 68 minutes.
- 69' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Filipe Augusto on 69 minutes.
- 74' Rio Ave FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 75' Eber Bessa was booked on 75.
- 76' It is a substitution in Rio Ave FC team. Gabrielzinho is replaced by Murilo on 76 minute.
- 77' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Toni Borevkovic.
- 82' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Nuno Santos has done his job and it is now time for Carlos to step up.
- 83' The crowd applauds Ruben Micael as he leaves the pitch. Andre Sousa steps in for Vitoria FC.
- 88' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Vitoria FC 1-3 Rio Ave FC.
Lineups
Vitoria FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 4
- 8
- 15
- 5
- 10
- 1
- 21
- 13
- 33
- 23
Bench
- 24
- 90
- 99
- 16
- 26
- 77
- 17
Rio Ave FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 12
- 25
- 6
- 23
- 29
- 9
-
30
Joca ↓ Said Ahmed Said 68'
-
11
Nuno Santos ↓ Carlos 82'
-
26
Gabrielzinho ↓ Murilo 76'
- 18
Bench
- 33
-
13
Carlos ↑ 82'
- 20
- 8
-
14
Said Ahmed Said ↑ 68'
-
7
Murilo ↑ 76'
- 81
Coach
Daniel Ramos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Moreira | 2 |
| Galeno | 1 |
| Vasco Fernandes | 1 |
| Said Ahmed Said | 1 |
| Carlos Mane | 1 |
| Helder Guedes | 1 |
| Gelson Dala | 1 |
| Mehdi Taremi | 1 |
Vitoria FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.12
Vitoria FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Rio Ave FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rio Ave FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Vitoria FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Rio Ave FC
74%
Vitoria FC or Rio Ave FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 2
8.6%
0 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
5.9%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
3.5%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Vitoria FC
| Handicap | Vitoria FC covers | Push | Rio Ave FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 22% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Vitoria FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Rio Ave FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.