Moreirense vs Rio Ave Prediction 13 April 2025
🔊 In the upcoming Primeira Liga clash, Moreirense and Rio Ave, mid-table neighbors, will face off. Moreirense have been in decent form at home, rarely losing to opponents. Meanwhile, Rio Ave have been struggling in recent matches, particularly on the road. Tactical strategies could significantly impact the outcome: the hosts aim to control possession and play offensively, while the visitors are likely to rely on counterattacks.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Moreirense and Rio Ave:
- 24 matches played;
- home team victories - 7, away team victories - 9, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 24 each;
- average total goals in the first half - 0.88, second half - 1.13;
- average total goals per match - 2.
The last game took place on 30 November 2024 at Rio Ave's home ground, ending with a score of 3-2.
Head-to-head statistics Moreirense - Rio Ave

Moreirense Team Overview
Moreirense are showcasing strong performances at home, remaining unbeaten in 15 of their last 17 matches. Their playing style focuses on ball possession and an aggressive attacking approach. The team currently sit in 10th place in the standings, boasting 9 wins this season with an average scoring rate of around 1.2 goals per game. In their last five outings, they've secured two victories and three draws-an impressive sign of stability for the "Green and Whites."
Match Results: Moreirense

Rio Ave Team Overview
Rio Ave are going through a tough spell, having lost five consecutive matches. Currently, they sit in 12th place in the standings with seven wins this season. Armando Petit’s side favors a defensive style of play with a focus on quick counterattacks, but the number of goals conceded indicates a need to bolster their defense-they average around 1.68 goals against per match. Despite this, they often manage to keep a +1.5 goal difference in away games, showcasing their resilience.
Match Results: Rio Ave
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 24;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 9, draws - 8.
Statistics: Moreirense vs Rio Ave
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- number of wins: 9 vs 7;
- win percentage: 32% vs 25%;
- number of losses: 11 vs 13;
- number of draws: 8 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 2;
- number of losses: 4 vs 6;
- number of draws: 3 vs 2.
- Rio Ave have lost in their last 5 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Moreirense vs Rio Ave
- average total in the tournament: 2.61 vs 2.75;
- average total goals scored: 1.21 vs 1.07;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.57 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.64 vs 0.57;
- Moreirense: average total at home in the tournament - 1.36;
- Rio Ave: average total away in the tournament - 0.64;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.6) vs 1 (away - 0.6).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 15 of last 16 Rio Ave games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 12 of last 13 Rio Ave games (Primeira Liga).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Rio Ave away games.
Prediction on corners
- Under 9.5 corners in last 7 Moreirense games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.34 (2.17 for home team and 2.17 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3 (1.5 for home team and 1.5 for away team).
Moreirense: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.32; at home - 2.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 2.8.
Rio Ave: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.11, away - 2.07;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.5; away - 1.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 24;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Moreirense vs Rio Ave
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 16;
- number of BTTS matches for Moreirense at home - 9 (64%);
- number of BTTS matches for Rio Ave away - 6 (43%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Moreirense at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Rio Ave away - 3 (60%).