Moreira de Cónegos, Portugal — Moreirense go clash with Rio Ave for Primeira Liga round 29 as both teams battle for points. This match dey happen on Sunday, April 13, 2025, for 8:30pm UK time inside Parque Desportivo Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas. Moreirense dey look to build on their recent performance while Rio Ave dey fight to end their losing streak.
Moreirense don show improvement as dem just secure three important points after dem beat Gil Vicente 1-0 last week. The game reason dey simplify after dem break deadlock three minutes after halftime. Despite previous struggles for form, this victory don spark hope say dem fit reach top-half finish this season.
Coach of Moreirense, make statement say, “We don manage find our feet after long struggle. Every game dey important now, and we go continue to fight for our future in the league.” Currently, dem dey sit for 10th position with 35 points, just four points behind ninth-placed Estoril Praia.
On the flip side, Rio Ave dey into serious trouble as dem don suffer five losses straight since the start of March, including a 2-0 loss to Boavista last Monday. Dis run don drop dem to 13th place with 29 points, and dem dey just six points away from relegation playoff zone.
Their coach don lament say, “The team dey under pressure, and we need to find our rhythm quickly if we go survive dis season.” Rio Ave don record eight encounters with Moreirense in the last ten meetings, managing five wins and three draws, which give dem some confidence heading into dis match.
However, both teams go enter dis match without some key players due to suspension and injury. Moreirense go miss several stars down their spine while Rio Ave go lose their 26-year-old forward due to accumulation of bookings.
Moreirense’s coach go likely start with Kewin, Morer, Michel, Marcelo, and Frimpong in defense, Martins, Ramos, and Ofori as midfielders, and Antonisse, Schettine, Teguia leading the attack. For Rio Ave, Miszta dey as goalkeeper, with Vrousai, Ntoi, Panzo, Richards forming the back line while Aguilera, Neto, and Tiknaz dey set to control midfield.
No doubt, this match dey packed with intensity as both teams dey fight for survival and pride. As the season dey reach crunch time, dis match fit shape the destiny of both teams moving forward.
