Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC: match statistics
Moreirense FC is showing significantly better form and statistics than Rio Ave FC. The hosts are in 15th place in the table with only a 20% win rate at home, conceding an average of 1.8 goals per match. Rio Ave has lost four of its last five matches, scoring only 3 goals during this period. Moreirense occupies 9th position with twice as high away win rate (27%) and better offensive and defensive parameters. The visitors have a higher xG ratio (1.09 vs 1.01) and a lower average xG Against (1.5 vs 1.89), indicating their greater efficiency. Additionally, Moreirense has earned 4 points in the last 5 matches compared to Rio Ave's 3 points, which confirms the visitors' form advantage.
Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rio Ave FC played Moreirense FC in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 16 February 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Rio Ave FC: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Moreirense FC: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rio Ave FC scores 1.05 and concedes 1.95 goals per match. Moreirense FC scores 1.29 and concedes 1.38. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rio Ave FC 52%, Moreirense FC 48%. Over 2.5: Rio Ave FC 67%, Moreirense FC 57%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Moreirense FC has higher xG: 1.05 vs 1.03. Rio Ave FC: 9.1 shots per match, Moreirense FC: 9.1.
Match halves
Rio Ave FC: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.62. Moreirense FC: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.86.
Goals by minute
Rio Ave FC: 61-75 (5 goals). Moreirense FC: 61-75 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Moreirense FC is showing significantly better form and statistics than Rio Ave FC. The hosts are in 15th place in the table with only a 20% win rate at home, conceding an average of 1.8 goals per match. Rio Ave has lost four of its last five matches, scoring only 3 goals during this period. Moreirense occupies 9th position with twice as high away win rate (27%) and better offensive and defensive parameters. The visitors have a higher xG ratio (1.09 vs 1.01) and a lower average xG Against (1.5 vs 1.89), indicating their greater efficiency. Additionally, Moreirense has earned 4 points in the last 5 matches compared to Rio Ave's 3 points, which confirms the visitors' form advantage.
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
| Rio Ave FC | Moreirense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.38 |
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.
Moreirense FC is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Rio Ave FC · 1.2 pts / match - Moreirense 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.
Moreirense FC is 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.05 goals / match - Rio Ave FC · 1.29 goals / match - Moreirense FC
Moreirense FC is 41% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.95 goals / match - Rio Ave FC · 1.38 goals / match - Moreirense FC
Rio Ave FC scores in 57% of matches (12 of 21 matches), while Moreirense FC keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 matches).
Moreirense FC scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while Rio Ave FC keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 21 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 - Rio Ave FC
Over / Under - Moreirense 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.
Moreirense FC is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Rio Ave FC · 1.1 pts / match - Moreirense FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rio Ave FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Moreirense FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (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
Rio Ave FC
Moreirense 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
| Rio Ave FC | Liga | Moreirense FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.00 | 2.77 | ▼ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 46% | ▲ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 56% | • 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 30% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 71% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 79% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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.
- Moreirense FCSubstitutionOn: Landerson Costa AraujoOff: Francisco Miguel Ribeiro Tomé Tavares Bondoso
- Moreirense FCSubstitutionOn: Cedric Wilfried Teguia NoubiOff: Dinis Lourenço Casals Namura Borges Pinto
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: Rio Ave FC 0 - 0 - 1 Moreirense FC. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC?
The Liga NOS match finished Rio Ave FC 1:2 Moreirense FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC?
Rio Ave FC score 1.05 goals per game on average and Moreirense FC 1.29. The Liga NOS average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Rio Ave FC's matches and 48% of Moreirense FC's.
What form are Rio Ave FC and Moreirense FC in?
Over the last 5 games Rio Ave FC have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Moreirense FC 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC?
The statistical background for Rio Ave FC vs Moreirense FC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.