Rio Ave vs Moreirense: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Rio Ave prepare to host Moreirense on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 21:15, this PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Rio Ave, currently 14th in the standings with 20 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 36 points. They've earned 9 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 13 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Moreirense, sitting 8th with 30 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Rio Ave and Moreirense have favored Rio Ave, with Moreirense claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Braga, Rio Ave recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Van Der Gouw, Abbey, Mancha, Brabec, Richards, Liavas, Nikitscher, Vroussay, Papakanellos, Tamble, Bezerra. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Moreirense's last outing came against Gil Vicente, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Ferreira, Martinez, Maracas, Batista, Pinto, Alanzinho, Assis, Alonso, Landerson, Maranhao, Travassos. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Rio Ave are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rio Ave and Moreirense are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Rio Ave's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Moreirense's games average 2.5 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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