Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 06/09
Portugal - Liga Portugal
Main prediction: Santa Clara to win the clash
Alternative tip: draw or Santa Clara
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The Liga Portugal 2026/27 brings a clash the fans know well. Santa Clara and Rio Ave FC meet again this 06/09, at 15:30, at Estádio de São Miguel. A match-up that always holds surprises.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Santa Clara have won 2 time(s). Rio Ave FC have won 1. Santa Clara are the favourites with a 52.08% chance according to the bookmakers.
Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC.
Prediction for Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC
Double Chance: Santa Clara or Draw
Market: Double Chance: Santa Clara or Draw · @ 1.17
Confidence
78%
Last updated: 06-09-2026
Overview Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC
Santa Clara are favourites, with a 52.08% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Rio Ave Futebol Clube win are at 5.31 and a draw at 3.81.
In the Liga Portugal, Santa Clara have 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded, having Gonçalo Paciência as top scorer with 4 goal(s). Meanwhile, Rio Ave FC have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 7 conceded, and Jalen Aleix Miller Blesa as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Santa Clara and Rio Ave FC
In 15 clashes, Rio Ave FC have the advantage over Santa Clara: 6 win(s) against 4 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 11/04/2026, in the Liga Portugal, the match score was: Santa Clara 0-2 Rio Ave FC.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
Check out all the predictions for the Liga Portugal and see all the analysis before you bet.
Santa Clara: current form
Santa Clara have one of the best defences in the competition: only 0.75 goal(s) conceded per match in the Liga Portugal.
See more pre-match data:
2 win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
Performance: 2 point(s) per match
5 goals scored (1.25 per match)
Top scorer: Gonçalo Paciência (4 goal(s))
- 18/10/2026CD MafraSanta ClaraL3218/10/2026Taça de PortugalCD Mafra
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Santa Clara3 - 2L - 10/10/2026Casa PiaSanta ClaraW0110/10/2026Liga BwinCasa Pia
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Santa Clara0 - 1W - 20/09/2026Santa ClaraSporting BragaD0020/09/2026Liga BwinSanta Clara
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Sporting Braga0 - 0D - 13/09/2026FC AroucaSanta ClaraW1213/09/2026Liga BwinFC Arouca
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Santa Clara1 - 2W - 06/09/2026Santa ClaraRio Ave FCW4006/09/2026Liga BwinSanta Clara
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Rio Ave FC4 - 0W
Rio Ave FC: current form
Meanwhile, Rio Ave FC are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.
See their specific numbers in the Portuguese League:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.75 point(s) per match
2 goals scored (0.5 per match)
Top scorer: Jalen Aleix Miller Blesa (1 goal(s))
- 25/10/2026Rio Ave FCFamalicãoL0425/10/2026Liga BwinRio Ave FC
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Famalicão0 - 4L - 17/10/2026LouletanoRio Ave FCW0117/10/2026Taça de PortugalLouletano
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Rio Ave FC0 - 1W - 11/10/2026Rio Ave FCNacional da MadeiraW3211/10/2026Liga BwinRio Ave FC
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Nacional da Madeira3 - 2W - 19/09/2026AlvercaRio Ave FCL1019/09/2026Liga BwinAlverca
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Rio Ave FC1 - 0L - 14/09/2026Rio Ave FCEstrela AmadoraD3314/09/2026Liga BwinRio Ave FC
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Estrela Amadora3 - 3D
Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC key players
In the Liga Portugal, Gonçalo Paciência carries Clube Desportivo Santa Clara's attack with 4 goal(s).
The playmaker is Calila, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Gabriel Silva has 6 goal(s).
On the other side, Jalen Aleix Miller Blesa is the name that frightens the most for Os Rioavistas with 1 goal(s) in the Liga Portugal.
In terms of playmaking, Diogo Bezerra de Oliveira leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Clayton has accumulated 10 goal(s).
Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC statistics in the Liga Portugal
Santa Clara have an average of 9.5 corners and 2 cards per match. Meanwhile, Rio Ave FC have 8.25 corners and 1.75 cards. See the numbers for Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC in the table below.
Santa Clara
Home
Rio Ave FC
Away
Points & Results
- PPG20.75
- 50%Wins25%
- 75%First to Score25%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.250.50
- Conceded/game0.751.75
- xG1.370.78
- xGA1.071.73
Trends
- 50%Both Score0%
- 50%Clean Sheet25%
- 0%Failed to Score75%
More tips for Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC in the Liga Portugal:
Our prediction is: Both teams don't score
Based on our analysis, we are confident that the best bet is to go 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market.
The matchup figures to be a tight, defensive one, with both teams desperate not to get caught out. That's why we see only one or none of the teams finding the back of the net in this encounter, which are the conditions needed to win the bet.
Our prediction is: Santa Clara to win
Our big betting tip for this match is a Santa Clara home win. Santa Clara may not be in the best of form, but we believe they have the quality to pull off a big win against Rio Ave FC.
Moreover, home support has consistently given Santa Clara a big boost, and the crowd should be cheering and full of energy throughout this massive match.
Correct score prediction for Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC
The favoritism in the odds points to Santa Clara. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Santa Clara 1-0 Rio Ave FC. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC
Check out where to watch the live match between Rio Ave FC and Santa Clara:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Santa Clara and Rio Ave FC
The line-ups for Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC 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.
Clube Desportivo Santa Clara line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Rio Ave Futebol Clube line-up
The Rio Ave FC starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC
Match: Santa Clara vs Rio Ave FC
Tournament: Primeira Liga 2026/27
Date: 06/09/2026
Time: 15:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Estádio de São Miguel
Broadcast: none scheduled
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