Sporting Braga and Rio Ave FC face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga Portugal season. The game takes place at on Sunday, 08/02/2026, at 18:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Sporting Braga vs Rio Ave FC, based on 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.
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Sporting Braga Win
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Sporting Braga preview
Sporting Braga comes into the match having played 20 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.8 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 23 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses.
Sporting Braga's attack has scored 75 goals during this period. Out of this total, 41 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 2.05 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.97.
The offense system of Sporting Braga is led by Rodrigo Zalazar as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan midfielder has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Leonardo Lelo, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 0.9 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 29 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 0.76.
Rio Ave FC preview
On the other hand, Rio Ave FC comes into the match having played 20 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses.
Rio Ave FC's attack has scored 24 goals during this period. Out of this total, 22 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 1.1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.14.
The offense 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 38 goals with an average of 1.9 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 1.95.
Head to head: Sporting Braga vs Rio Ave FC
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Sporting Braga
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W D W |
2.5 |
| Away | W D W L D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 56% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.95 | 2.89 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.05 | 2.11 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 0.78 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 33% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 44% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 22% | 9% |
| 1st to Score | 65% | 67% | 64% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.49 | 1.74 |
|
xGA
|
0.96 | 0.9 | 1.01 |
Rio Ave FC
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Home | L L W L D |
0.8 |
| Away | L L D W D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 1.1 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 40% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 50% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 65% | 50% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 1.01 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.92 | 1.89 | 1.96 |
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