CD Nacional and Rio Ave FC face each other on Sunday 01.25.2026, at 15:30 (UK Time), in a Liga Portugal 2025/26 match. The game will take place at CD Nacional's home ground, the Estádio da Madeira.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between CD Nacional and Rio Ave FC, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for CD Nacional vs Rio Ave FC
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Over 1.5 Goals
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CD Nacional preview
CD Nacional heads into the match with the following record in the Liga Portugal: in 18 matches, CD Nacional secured 4 victories, 5 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 0.94 points per game.
Taking a broader look at CD Nacional's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
CD Nacional has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 27 goals, of which 22 were scored in the Liga Portugal, resulting in an average of 1.22 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jesús Ramírez, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Igor Matheus Liziero Pereira has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, CD Nacional has conceded 28 goals in the Liga Portugal (an average of 1.56 per game) and 33 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.65 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Rio Ave FC preview
Rio Ave FC comes into the game with 18 matches played so far in the Liga Portugal. They have secured 4 victories, 8 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.11 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses.
Vilacondenses's attack has been highly effective, scoring 24 goals during this period. Of that total, 22 were netted in the Liga Portugal, with an average of 1.22 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.26.
Vilacondenses's offensive system is led by Clayton, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Clayton. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.72 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 34 goals in 19 matches, averaging 1.79 per match.
Head to head: CD Nacional vs Rio Ave FC
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Nacional da Madeira
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L D W |
0.94 |
| Home | D W L L W |
0.88 |
| Away | L L D L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 25% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.78 | 3.63 | 2.1 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.56 | 2.13 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 75% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 25% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 50% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.24 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.91 | 1.43 |
Rio Ave FC
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L D L |
1.11 |
| Home | L W L D L |
1 |
| Away | L D W D W |
1.22 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 22% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.94 | 2.78 | 3.11 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1.11 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.72 | 1.67 | 1.78 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 44% | 78% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 11% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 44% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 56% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 1.04 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.94 | 1.88 | 2 |
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