Where to watch Tondela vs Rio Ave

The last match between Tondela and Rio Ave took place on 03/09/2026 at 13:15 (Time of United States), valid for Primeira Liga.

There are no upcoming matches scheduled between these teams at the moment.

Head-to-Head History

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Tondela vs Rio Ave: Match Overview

The Primeira Liga clash between Tondela and Rio Ave took place at the Estádio João Cardoso, where both teams aimed to secure valuable points in the regular season. This match was crucial, particularly for Tondela, who was looking to improve their position in the league table, while Rio Ave sought to continue their upward momentum.

Match Summary

The encounter concluded with Rio Ave emerging victorious, securing a 1-0 win over Tondela. The match was officiated by Helder Malheiro, a seasoned referee in the Portuguese league.

Key Moments

The only goal of the match came in the 70th minute, when J. Blesa found the back of the net, solidifying Rio Ave's control in the match. Despite Tondela's efforts to equalize, they were unable to break through Rio Ave's defense.

Match Statistics

Possession: Tondela 47% - 53% Rio Ave

Total Shots: Tondela 6 - 9 Rio Ave

Shots on Target: Tondela 2 - 2 Rio Ave

Corners: Tondela 3 - 2 Rio Ave

Fouls: Tondela 15 - 14 Rio Ave

Disciplinary Actions

The match was marked by several yellow cards, predominantly for Rio Ave players, reflecting the intensity of the encounter:

29' - Andreas Ndoj (Rio Ave) - Yellow Card

35' - Marios Vrousai (Rio Ave) - Yellow Card

87' - Nelson Abbey (Rio Ave) - Yellow Card

90' - Gustavo Mancha (Rio Ave) - Yellow Card

90' - Diogo Bezerra (Rio Ave) - Yellow Card

League Positions

Following this match, Tondela found themselves in a challenging position, needing to regroup and reassess their strategy for upcoming fixtures. Meanwhile, Rio Ave climbed further up the table, bolstered by this important away victory, which could prove vital as the season progresses.

Recent Head-to-Head Encounters

This match added another chapter to the rivalry between Tondela and Rio Ave, with the historical record favoring Rio Ave in recent years. Out of their last five encounters:

Tondela: 1 win

Rio Ave: 3 wins

Draws: 1

With this victory, Rio Ave has shown their ability to perform under pressure, and Tondela will need to address their inconsistencies if they hope to climb up the league standings in the coming matches.

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