Moreirense and Rio Ave have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Primeira Liga.
- Moreirense have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Rio Ave have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Moreirense form and stats
Moreirense have collected 15 points from their Primeira Liga home games so far after 3-6-2. Two draws in a row at home now for Moreirense.
A strong away win for Moreirense against Marítimo the last match, as Filipe Soares (2) were on target. Preceding that game was the home draw versus Belenenses that ended 2-2.
Moreirense goalkeeper Mateus Pasinato did an outstanding job against Marítimo with six saves, so vital to securing the victory.
The Moreirense fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 14 in 11 matches. 15 goals have been conceded.
Rio Ave form and stats
There's been little loot from Rio Ave's travels as they have only collected 10 points from 11 away games in the Primeira Liga. Rio Ave only have 2 wins to counter their 5 defeats and 4 draws.
The supporters enjoyed Rio's previous game versus Farense (placed 15th), a Primeira Liga 2-0 win played at home. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Benfica wasn't a success with a 0-2 loss.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Rio as they have only managed to score 7 times from 11 away games in the league. Rio have conceded 15 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Rio Ave - Moreirense 2-0 earlier this season. Last ten meetings between the teams: Moreirense won two, Rio Ave won six and two draws. five games with over 2,5 goals, five matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  Y. Santos Souza 4 goals |  C. Martins de Souza Ladislau 4 goals |   C. Cardoso Mané 4 goals |
Moreirense missing players
Rio Ave missing players
| Moreirense | Rio Ave | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 11 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 11 | 22 |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 22 | 14 | 5 | Scored | S | 1 | 7 | 18 |
| 26 | 15 | 4 | Conceded | C | 1 | 15 | 25 |
| 91% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 91% | 82% |
| 73% | 82% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 82% | 73% |
| 36% | 45% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 18% | 32% |
| 18% | 36% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 9% | 9% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 41% | 64% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 36% | 32% |
| 32% | 18% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 18% | 36% |
| 36% | 18% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 55% | 50% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9.6 | 11.2 | 12.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.5 | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| 3.3 | 4.3 | 3.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| 30% | 30% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 17% | 25% | 26% |
- Moreirense have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Moreirense haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Rio Ave have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Sporting CP | 22 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 44 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 5 | 33 | 58 |
| 2 | Porto | 22 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 47 | 22 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 25 | 48 |
| 3 | Sporting Braga | 21 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 39 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 13 | 18 | 46 |
| 4 | Benfica | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 38 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 21 | 45 |
| 5 | Pacos de Ferreira | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 41 |
| 6 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 35 |
| 7 | Moreirense | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 11 | -4 | 29 |
| 8 | Santa Clara | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 14 | -1 | 28 |
| 9 | Rio Ave | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 15 | -7 | 25 |
| 10 | Tondela | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 37 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 28 | -15 | 24 |
| 11 | Portimonense | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 18 | -5 | 23 |
| 12 | Belenenses | 22 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -8 | 22 |
| 13 | Nacional | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 30 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -9 | 21 |
| 14 | Boavista | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 34 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 18 | -10 | 21 |
| 15 | Farense | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 22 | 31 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 18 | -9 | 19 |
| 16 | Gil Vicente | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 17 | -13 | 19 |
| 17 | Famalicao | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 35 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 16 | -17 | 19 |
| 18 | Marítimo | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 19 | 32 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 16 | -13 | 18 |