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
Key match information
CD Tondela played Rio Ave FC in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 9 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
CD Tondela: 1-4-0, 1.40 points/match. Rio Ave FC: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
CD Tondela scores 0.79 and concedes 1.58 goals per match. Rio Ave FC scores 0.96 and concedes 1.83. League average: 2.73 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CD Tondela 38%, Rio Ave FC 50%. Over 2.5: CD Tondela 54%, Rio Ave FC 63%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
CD Tondela has higher xG: 1.18 vs 1.07. CD Tondela: 10.7 shots per match, Rio Ave FC: 9.7.
Match halves
CD Tondela: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.46. Rio Ave FC: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.54.
Goals by minute
CD Tondela: 0-15 (5 goals). Rio Ave FC: 61-75 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.73 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
CD Tondela is 600% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - CD Tondela · 0.2 pts / match - 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 match.
0.79 goals / match - CD Tondela · 0.96 goals / match - Rio Ave FC
CD Tondela is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.58 goals / match - CD Tondela · 1.83 goals / match - Rio Ave FC
CD Tondela scores in 46% of matches (11 of 24 matches), while Rio Ave FC keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 matches).
Rio Ave FC scores in 54% of matches (13 of 24 matches), while CD Tondela keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CD Tondela
Over / Under - Rio Ave FC
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 13% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Rio Ave FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 17%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
CD Tondela
Rio Ave FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: CD Tondela 0 - 0 - 1 Rio Ave FC. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.