Thursday , 2 July 2026

Vitoria FC vs Rio Ave FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primeira Liga · 2018-19
Vitoria FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Rio Ave FC
Sat 18 May 2019 · 14:30 UTC Estadio do Bonfim HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 69' Filipe Augusto
Eber Bessa 75' Y
Y 77' Toni Borevkovic

Overview

Match Preview

Vitoria FC vs Rio Ave FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Bonfim.

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 34 88
2 Sporting Clube de Portugal 34 82
3 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 34 80
4 Sporting Clube de Braga 34 59
5 FC Famalicão 34 56
6 Gil Vicente FC 34 50
7 Moreirense FC 34 43
8 FC Arouca 34 42
9 Vitória SC 34 42
10 GD Estoril Praia 34 39
11 FC Alverca 34 39
12 Rio Ave FC 34 36
13 CD Santa Clara 34 36
14 CD Nacional 34 34
15 CF Estrela da Amadora 34 30
16 Casa Pia AC 34 30
17 CD Tondela 34 28
18 AVS 34 21

Head-to-Head

1
3
Vitoria FC 4 games · Avg 2.5 goals Rio Ave FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-05-18 Vitoria FC 1–3 Rio Ave FC 2019-01-13 Rio Ave FC 1–1 Vitoria FC

Recent Form

Vitoria FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Rio Ave FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/3
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Vitoria FC vs Rio Ave FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 8' Fresh legs for Vitoria FC! Silvio comes on to replace Nuno Pinto.
  • 13' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 18' Rio Ave FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 23' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Daniel Ramos might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 43' Vitoria FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 48' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vitoria FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 50' Bruno Moreira is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 53' The deadlock is broken! Vasco Fernandes gets on the scoresheet on 53 minutes.
  • 57' Vitoria FC make a change. Allef trudges off to be replaced by Jhonder Cadiz on 57 minutes.
  • 62' Vitoria FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rio Ave FC backline.
  • 67' Rio Ave FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 68' Rio Ave FC ring the changes. Joca has done his job and it is now time for Said Ahmed Said to step up.
  • 69' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Filipe Augusto.
  • 74' Over 74 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 75' Eber Bessa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 75.
  • 76' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Gabrielzinho is withdrawn and Murilo gets his opportunity.
  • 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Toni Borevkovic.
  • 82' The Rio Ave FC bench stirs into life. Nuno Santos is withdrawn and Carlos gets his opportunity.
  • 83' Another change for Vitoria FC made on 83 minute. Ruben Micael leaves to be changed by Andre Sousa.
  • 88' Vitoria FC have won 58 goals from 69 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bruno Moreira 2
Mehdi Taremi 1
Hildeberto 1
Galeno 1
Vasco Fernandes 1
Said Ahmed Said 1
Carlos Mane 1
Helder Guedes 1

Head to Head

2019-05-18 Vitoria FC 1–3 Rio Ave FC 2019-01-13 Rio Ave FC 1–1 Vitoria FC

Vitoria FC Form

2019-05-18 Vitoria FC 1–3 Rio Ave FC L 2019-05-12 GD Chaves 1–2 Vitoria FC W 2019-05-06 Vitoria FC 0–3 Boavista FC L 2019-04-27 CD Santa Clara 0–0 Vitoria FC D 2019-04-19 Vitoria FC 1–1 Portimonense SC D 2019-04-14 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 4–2 Vitoria FC L

Rio Ave FC Form

2019-05-18 Vitoria FC 1–3 Rio Ave FC W 2019-05-12 Rio Ave FC 2–3 Sport Lisboa e Benfica L 2019-05-03 Moreirense FC 1–2 Rio Ave FC W 2019-04-26 Rio Ave FC 2–2 FC Porto D 2019-04-20 Os Belenenses Futebol 1–3 Rio Ave FC W 2019-04-14 Rio Ave FC 2–1 Vitória SC W

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

✓ Correct
Vitoria FC26% Draw27% Rio Ave FC47%
Actual: Rio Ave FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
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

✓ Correct
Vitoria FC19% Draw45% Rio Ave FC36%
Actual: 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.