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
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.
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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))
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))
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
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D L |
1.6 |
| Home | W D W W L |
2 |
| Away | D W L D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.58 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 1.24 | 0.9 |
Rio Ave FC
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L D |
0.8 |
| Home | L L L D D |
0.4 |
| Away | W L D L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 3 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
0.78 | 0.87 | 0.69 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.66 | 1.79 |
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:
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
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1
Lucas França
Goalkeeper
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2
Calila
Defender
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4
Pedro Seabra
Defender
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5
Guilherme Kennedy Romão
Defender
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6
Pedro Ferreira
Midfielder
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8
José Tavares
Midfielder
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9
Gonçalo Paciência
Forward
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20
Tiago Ribeiro
Midfielder
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21
Emanuel Moreira Fernandes
Defender
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70
Vinicius Silva
Forward
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99
Luiz Castro
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Rio Ave Futebol Clube line-up
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5
Andreas Ndoj
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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17
Marios Vrousai
Defender
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23
Francisco Petrasso
Defender
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39
Gustavo Conceição
Defender
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44
Tamás Nikitscher
Midfielder
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54
Georgios Liavas
Midfielder
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77
Dario Špikić
Forward
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99
Ennio Gouw
Goalkeeper
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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