Moreirense v Rio Ave result
Team pages: Moreirense · Rio Ave · Head-to-head
Moreirense 3–1 Rio Ave — Moreirense won this Primeira Liga match.
The result
Moreirense beat Rio Ave 3–1 in the Primeira Liga on Saturday 13 September. It is Moreirense’s first win over Rio Ave since 1 October 2023, after three meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Moreirense: Diogo Travassos (46’, assisted by Dinis Pinto), Marcelo (61’, assisted by Alan) and Alan (69’, assisted by Dinis Pinto); Rio Ave: André Luiz (84’, assisted by Georgios Liavas).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Moreirense 1.96, Rio Ave 1.33, from 15 shots to 15 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
M. Torres showed one yellow card — against 3.4 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Moreirense: Cedric Teguia (1’).
What it changes
Rio Ave are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Rio Ave have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Dinis Pinto (Moreirense) 9.8, Alan (Moreirense) 9.2 and Marcelo (Moreirense) 7.9 led the match.
Next up
Moreirense next travel to Estoril on 25 October 2026.
Rio Ave next host Famalicao on 25 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Moreirense: Estoril v Moreirense, Sunday 25 October — the preview. Next for Rio Ave: Rio Ave v Famalicao, Sunday 25 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Moreirense 3–1 Rio Ave · Primeira Liga
- Referee: M. Torres
- Head-to-head (last 6): Moreirense 1 · draws 2 · Rio Ave 3 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Moreirense 4W 0D 1L · Rio Ave 0W 5D 0L
Moreirense 3–1 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 31 August 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Moreirense for / against | Line | Rio Ave for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 2.57 for · 5.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.75 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 8.14 for · 11.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.63 for · 14.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 for · 3.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.5 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 14.86 for · 14.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.88 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3.29 for · 2.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.63 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: M. Torres — 3.4 yellow cards a game, 0.2 red cards, 25 fouls over 5 matches (2 to the home side, 1.4 to the away side).
Moreirense
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álvaro Martínez n 3 | 39.7 | 4.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Guilherme Schettine n 8 | 60.8 | 3 | 0.7 | — |
| Afonso Assis n 3 | 38 | 2.4 | 0 | — |
| Kiko n 3 | 77.3 | 2.3 | 0 | — |
| Maranhão n 8 | 29.5 | 2.3 | 3.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maranhão n 8 | 29.5 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| Guilherme Schettine n 8 | 60.8 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| J. Antonisse n 8 | 39.6 | 2 | 1.7 |
| Bernardo Martins n 8 | 72.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Alan n 8 | 89.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maranhão n 8 | 29.5 | 1.1 | 0 |
| Guilherme Schettine n 8 | 60.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Bernardo Martins n 8 | 72.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Alan n 8 | 89.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Dinis Pinto n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Dinis Pinto n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Álvaro Martínez n 3 | 39.7 | 3 |
| Kiko n 3 | 77.3 | 2.7 |
| J. Antonisse n 8 | 39.6 | 2.6 |
| Leonardo Buta n 8 | 75.3 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Caio Secco n 8 | 89.6 | 2.5 |
Rio Ave
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Graça n 8 | 43.4 | 2.6 | 1.8 | — |
| Demir Ege Tıknaz n 8 | 49.4 | 2.3 | 0.9 | — |
| B. Aguilera n 8 | 73.3 | 2.2 | 1.2 | — |
| G. Liavas n 8 | 55.9 | 2.2 | 0.4 | — |
| Clayton n 8 | 89.6 | 2.1 | 2.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Špikić n 8 | 57.1 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Clayton n 8 | 89.6 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| André Luiz n 8 | 85.3 | 2 | 0.9 |
| João Novais n 8 | 38.5 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Demir Ege Tıknaz n 8 | 49.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton n 8 | 89.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Demir Ege Tıknaz n 8 | 49.4 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Martim Neto n 8 | 46.9 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| N. Athanasiou n 8 | 88.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| D. Špikić n 8 | 57.1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Demir Ege Tıknaz n 8 | 49.4 | 2.5 |
| G. Liavas n 8 | 55.9 | 2.4 |
| João Graça n 8 | 43.4 | 2.3 |
| M. Vrousai n 8 | 68 | 2 |
| João Tomé n 8 | 63.4 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Miszta n 8 | 88.6 | 4.2 |
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Match statistics & details
| Moreirense | Rio Ave | |
|---|---|---|
| 54% | Possession | 46% |
| 1.96 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.33 |
| 15 | Shots | 15 |
| 8 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 10 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 7 | Corners | 3 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 12 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 5 |
| 495 | Passes | 413 |
| 87% | Pass accuracy | 86% |
Moreirense player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caio Secco | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Dinis Pinto | 90 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 |
| Marcelo | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 |
| M. Stjepanović | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Alan | 90 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9.2 |
| Kiko Bondoso | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Maracás | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Kiko | 86 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Guilherme Schettine | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Vasco Sousa | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Cedric Teguia | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| Diogo Travassos sub | 45 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Bernardo Martins sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Maranhão sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Gilberto Batista sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Jorquera Romero sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Rio Ave player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Miszta | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| F. Petrasso | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| N. Abbey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| N. Athanasiou | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| André Luiz | 90 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Clayton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| G. Liavas | 85 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Ole Pohlmann | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| D. Špikić | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Panzo | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| M. Vrousai | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| João Tomé sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| João Graça sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| T. Nikitscher sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Tobias Medina sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Marc Gual sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Moreirense v Rio Ave — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-04-13 Moreirense 0–2 Rio Ave
- 2024-11-30 Rio Ave 3–2 Moreirense
- 2024-03-02 Moreirense 0–0 Rio Ave
- 2023-10-01 Rio Ave 0–4 Moreirense
- 2021-03-14 Moreirense 1–1 Rio Ave
- 2020-10-31 Rio Ave 2–0 Moreirense
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Moreirense and Rio Ave?
- In their last 6 meetings, Moreirense won 1, Rio Ave won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Moreirense and Rio Ave?
- Recent form — Moreirense 4W 0D 1L; Rio Ave 0W 5D 0L.
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