Main prediction: Sporting to win
Alternative tip: Sporting to win and both teams to score
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Rio Ave FC and Sporting meet again. The clash, valid for the Liga Portugal 2026/27, takes place this 28/08 (Friday), at Estádio dos Arcos (Rio Ave), at 20:15.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Rio Ave FC have won 1 time(s). Sporting have won 3. Sporting are the favourites with a 11% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
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Prediction for Rio Ave FC vs Sporting
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Overview Rio Ave FC vs Sporting
Sporting go in as favourites, with odds of 1.4 and a 11% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 24 win(s) for Sporting Clube de Portugal against 24 for Rio Ave Futebol Clube. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the Portuguese League, Rio Ave FC have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded. The top scorer is Jalen Aleix Miller Blesa, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, Sporting have 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 8 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded. Fotis Ioannidis is the top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Rio Ave FC and Sporting
In 35 clashes, Sporting have the advantage over Rio Ave FC: 24 win(s) against 5 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 11/05/2026, in the Liga Portugal, the match score was: Rio Ave FC 1-4 Sporting.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Rio Ave FC vs Sporting, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Rio Ave FC: current form
Rio Ave FC have played only 3 match(es) in the Liga Portugal.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).
In the Primeira Liga the situation is this:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
0.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Jalen Aleix Miller Blesa (1 goal(s))
Sporting: current form
Meanwhile, Sporting have played only 3 match(es) in the Liga Portugal.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
2 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Fotis Ioannidis (2 goal(s))
Rio Ave FC vs Sporting key players
In the Liga Portugal, Jalen Aleix Miller Blesa carries Rio Ave Futebol Clube's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Diogo Bezerra de Oliveira, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Clayton has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Fotis Ioannidis is the name that frightens the most for The Lions with 2 goal(s) in the Liga Portugal.
In terms of playmaking, Geny Catamo leads in assists with 3. In the whole season, Luis Suárez has accumulated 28 goal(s).
Rio Ave FC vs Sporting statistics in the Liga Portugal
Few matches into the league yet. Rio Ave FC have an average of 9.34 corners and 2 cards per match. Sporting have 7.33 corners and 2.33 cards. Check the statistics for Rio Ave FC vs Sporting in the table below.
Rio Ave FC
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D L |
0.8 |
| Home | L L D D L |
0.4 |
| Away | W L D L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
0.84 | 1.13 | 0.69 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 1.65 | 1.79 |
Sporting
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D L W |
2 |
| Home | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Away | D W D D D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.33 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 3 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.27 | 1.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 1.16 | 0.98 |
More tips for Rio Ave FC vs Sporting
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Correct score prediction for Rio Ave FC vs Sporting
Sporting arrive with a better campaign and good attacking power. The visitors' favoritism in the odds is backed by the numbers. Exact score: Rio Ave FC 1-2 Sporting. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.
Where to watch Rio Ave FC vs Sporting
Check out where to watch the live match between Sporting and Rio Ave FC:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Rio Ave FC and Sporting
The line-ups for Rio Ave FC vs Sporting in the Primeira Liga are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Rio Ave Futebol Clube line-up
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6
Nelson Abby
Defender
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7
Diogo Oliveira
Forward
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9
Tamble Monteiro
Forward
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11
Jalen Blesa
Forward
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14
Jakub Brabec
Defender
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23
Francisco Petrasso
Defender
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30
Roland Galčík
Forward
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44
Tamás Nikitscher
Midfielder
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54
Georgios Liavas
Midfielder
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90
Diogo Nascimento
Midfielder
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99
Ennio Gouw
Goalkeeper
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Sporting Clube de Portugal line-up
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1
Rui Silva
Goalkeeper
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5
Sergi Altimira Clavell
Midfielder
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6
Zeno Debast
Defender
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10
Geny Catamo
Forward
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17
Rodrigo Zalazar
Midfielder
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20
Maximiliano Vilches
Defender
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22
Iván Fresneda Corraliza
Defender
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55
Ibrahima Ba
Defender
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58
Flávio Ferreira Gonçalves
Midfielder
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77
Issa Doumbia
Midfielder
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97
Luis Suárez
Forward
The Sporting starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Rio Ave FC vs Sporting
Match: Rio Ave FC vs Sporting
Tournament: Primeira Liga 2026/27
Date: 28/08/2026
Time: 20:15 (Brasília time)
Venue: Estádio dos Arcos (Rio Ave)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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