Wednesday , 30 September 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 7 21
2 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 7 16
3 Sporting Clube de Portugal 7 15
4 CD Santa Clara 7 15
5 FC Arouca 7 11
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 6 11
7 Académico de Viseu FC 7 11
8 CF Estrela da Amadora 7 10
9 Moreirense FC 7 8
10 Gil Vicente FC 6 8
11 CS Marítimo 7 8
12 FC Alverca 7 8
13 FC Famalicão 7 7
14 Vitória SC 7 5
15 CD Nacional 7 4
16 Rio Ave FC 7 4
17 Casa Pia AC 7 4
18 GD Estoril Praia 7 2

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
14% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rio Ave FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Rio Ave FC
Jalen Blesa 2 G 1 A
Tamble Monteiro 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio do Bonfim. Vitoria FC are looking to make home advantage count against Rio Ave FC.
  • 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vitoria FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 8' Another substitution for Vitoria FC to replace Nuno Pinto by Silvio on 8 minute.
  • 13' Brazil international Gabrielzinho has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 18' Ruben Micael has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 23' Vitoria FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Vitoria FC in their trying to find a way past Rio Ave FC's compact .
  • 33' Rio Ave FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 43' Vitoria FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 48' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Vitoria FC and Rio Ave FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 50' Rio Ave FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Bruno Moreira on 50.
  • 53' Brilliant from the ! Vasco Fernandes makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 53.
  • 57' A change in the Vitoria FC ranks — Allef exits the field as Jhonder Cadiz enters on 57.
  • 62' With 0 assists to his name this season, Junio is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rio Ave FC.
  • 67' 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.
  • 68' Said Ahmed Said has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joca on 68 minute.
  • 69' Filipe Augusto picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 74' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 75' Vitoria FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 75.
  • 76' Murilo is replacing Gabrielzinho for the Rio Ave FC side.
  • 77' The referee calls foul for Toni Borevkovic. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 82' The Rio Ave FC manager makes a substitution. Nuno Santos departs to be replaced by Carlos.
  • 83' A change in the Vitoria FC ranks — Ruben Micael exits the field as Andre Sousa enters on 83.
  • 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rio Ave FC to claim maximum points.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

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.