Rio Ave FC and Sporting face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga Portugal season. The game takes place at Estádio dos Arcos (Rio Ave) on Monday, 11/05/2026, at 20:15 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Rio Ave Futebol Clube vs Sporting Clube de Portugal, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Rio Ave FC vs Sporting
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Os Rioavistas preview
Rio Ave FC comes into the match having played 32 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 11 draws, and 13 losses, with an average of 1.09 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 11 draws, and 14 losses.
Rio Ave FC's attack has scored 35 goals during this period. Out of this total, 33 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 1.03 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.06.
The offence system of Rio Ave FC is led by Clayton as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Clayton, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 52 goals with an average of 1.63 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 55 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.67.
The Lions preview
On the other hand, Sporting comes into the match having played 32 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 23 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2.38 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 34 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses.
Sporting's attack has scored 117 goals during this period. Out of this total, 82 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 2.56 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.29.
The offence system of Sporting is led by Luis Suárez as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 26 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Francisco Trincão, who has contributed with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 0.72 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 45 goals conceded in 51 matches, resulting in an average of 0.88.
Head to head: Rio Ave FC vs Sporting
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Rio Ave FC
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D W L |
1 |
| Home | D D L W D |
1.2 |
| Away | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 19% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.66 | 2.56 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.03 | 1 | 1.06 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1.56 | 1.69 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 19% | 19% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 44% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 34% | 44% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.34 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.72 | 1.67 | 1.77 |
Sporting
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D D L |
1.2 |
| Home | W D L L W |
1.4 |
| Away | D D D W W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 72% | 75% | 69% |
| Goals | 3.28 | 3.69 | 2.88 |
| Scored | 2.56 | 3 | 2.13 |
| Conceded | 0.72 | 0.69 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 44% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 56% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 34% | 81% | 75% |
|
xG
|
2.03 | 2.2 | 1.85 |
|
xGA
|
1 | 0.92 | 1.08 |
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