The match of 21st round between Portimonense и Rio Ave took place at Estadio Municipal de Portimao on 9 February 2019, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (2 September 2018) and ended with the victory of Rio Ave with a score 2-1.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 2 points.
Portimonense takes the 8th position in the league table with 27 points. This is the 20th of 34 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (Portimonense can score 42 points). In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 12 points (42 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 42 points additionally. The goal difference is 27:31.
Rio Ave takes the 9th position in the league table with 25 points. This is the 20th of 34 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (Rio Ave can score 42 points). In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 14 points (42 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 42 points additionally. The goal difference is 31:32. The Rio Ave defensive line is one of the worst in the league.
Portimonense Stats
The team scored 18 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 18-12. The average number of goals is 1.8. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.5.
Rio Ave Stats
The team scored 10 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 3 wins, 1 draw и 6 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 17-21. The average number of goals is 1.7. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.2.