CD Tondela vs Rio Ave FC: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced encounter between two teams in poor form. CD Tondela occupies 17th place and has a mere 8% win rate at home, but their last 5 matches show improvement with 4 draws and only 1 loss (1.4 points per match). Rio Ave FC is in 15th position with disastrous form – 0 wins and just 0.2 points in the last 5 matches, conceding as many as 9 goals. Both teams have a negative goal difference (Tondela -7 at home, Rio Ave -12 away) and high FTS% rates. Tondela has been defensively effective recently (5 conceded in 5 matches), while Rio Ave has scoring problems (1 goal in 5 matches). Given Tondela's tendency to draw at home (42%) and the weakness of both squads, a draw seems the most likely result for this clash of bottom-table teams.
CD Tondela vs Rio Ave FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CD Tondela played against Rio Ave FC in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on March 9, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
CD Tondela has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Rio Ave FC has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
CD Tondela scores 0.79 goals per game and allows 1.58. Rio Ave FC scores 0.96 and allows 1.83. Games in this league average 2.73 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of CD Tondela's games and 50% of Rio Ave FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 63%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CD Tondela has the higher season xG average, 1.18 to 1.07 per game. CD Tondela takes 10.7 shots per game, while Rio Ave FC takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
CD Tondela leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.46 goals per game after halftime. Rio Ave FC leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
CD Tondela's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). For Rio Ave FC, it is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.73 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced encounter between two teams in poor form. CD Tondela occupies 17th place and has a mere 8% win rate at home, but their last 5 matches show improvement with 4 draws and only 1 loss (1.4 points per match). Rio Ave FC is in 15th position with disastrous form – 0 wins and just 0.2 points in the last 5 matches, conceding as many as 9 goals. Both teams have a negative goal difference (Tondela -7 at home, Rio Ave -12 away) and high FTS% rates. Tondela has been defensively effective recently (5 conceded in 5 matches), while Rio Ave has scoring problems (1 goal in 5 matches). Given Tondela's tendency to draw at home (42%) and the weakness of both squads, a draw seems the most likely result for this clash of bottom-table teams.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| CD Tondela | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
CD Tondela is 600% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - CD Tondela · 0.2 pts / game - Rio Ave FC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rio Ave FC is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
0.79 goals / game - CD Tondela · 0.96 goals / game - Rio Ave FC
CD Tondela is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.58 goals / game - CD Tondela · 1.83 goals / game - Rio Ave FC
CD Tondela scores in 46% of games (11 of 24 meczów), while Rio Ave FC keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 meczów).
Rio Ave FC scores in 54% of games (13 of 24 meczów), while CD Tondela keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CD Tondela
Over / Under - Rio Ave FC
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CD Tondela - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rio Ave FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 17%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
CD Tondela
Rio Ave FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| CD Tondela | Liga | Rio Ave FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.73 | • 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 54% | 55% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 30% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 71% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 78% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from CD Tondela's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Rio Ave FC. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CD Tondela vs Rio Ave FC?
The Liga NOS match finished CD Tondela 0:1 Rio Ave FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before CD Tondela vs Rio Ave FC?
CD Tondela score 0.79 goals per game on average and Rio Ave FC 0.96. The Liga NOS average is 2.73 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 38% of CD Tondela's matches and 50% of Rio Ave FC's.
What form are CD Tondela and Rio Ave FC in?
Over the last 5 games CD Tondela have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Rio Ave FC 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CD Tondela vs Rio Ave FC?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.