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Rio Ave vs Alverca

Portugal Portugal

Liga Portugal 2025/2026 Estádio do Rio Ave, Vila do Conde
Rio Ave Logo

Rio Ave

1 - 2
FT
Alverca Logo

Alverca

Our Tip

Match Events

5' Event
Figueiredo
Assist: Lincoln
21' Event
Sandro Lima
Assist: Figueiredo
42'
Sub
Nikitscher T. In: Ryan Guilherme
Out: Nikitscher T.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

Alverca in this Liga Portugal 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Alverca.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
Rio Ave
20%
Draws
40%
Alverca
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

40% / Low Confidence
  • Rio Ave average 1.18 goals a game right now, well clear of Alverca's 1.04.
  • Model gives Rio Ave a 40% chance of winning this.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 50%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 33.2%
Rio Ave Clean Sheet 68%
Alverca Clean Sheet 13%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Rio Ave Alverca
Matches Played 28 27
Wins 9 9
Draws 6 8
Losses 13 10
Goals Scored 1.18 1.04
Goals Conceded 1.61 1.41
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 0.94
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 4, 2026 Liga Portugal
Rio Ave vs Alverca
1:2
Nov 8, 2025 Liga Portugal
Alverca vs Rio Ave
1:1
Nov 23, 2024 Taça de Portugal
Alverca vs Rio Ave
2:3
Nov 24, 2019 Taça de Portugal
Rio Ave vs Alverca
1:0
Feb 16, 2004 Liga Portugal
Rio Ave vs Alverca
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Rio Ave Compare

Top Goalscorer Blesa J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

Alverca Compare

Top Goalscorer Figueiredo
1 Goals
Assists Leader Sandro Lima
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.85
Avg xA / game 0.52

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Rio Ave 68 / 100
Alverca 19 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Rio Ave Alverca

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Rio Ave Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Defensive concern: Alverca conceded in 81% of 27 recent games.

H2H data points to 2.80 goals as a typical output.

Rio Ave has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Rio Ave found the back of the net in 57% of recent matches (28 games).

Scoring Trends

Rio Ave VS Alverca
1.88 Goals Scored 0.75
1.13 Goals Conceded 0.38
75% Over 1.5 25%
63% Over 2.5 13%
38% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Rio Ave

(Home)
15 Aug
Rio Ave
0 : 2
FC Porto
09 Aug
Gil Vicente
1 : 0
Rio Ave
01 Aug
Rio Ave
3 : 1
Tondela
23 Jul
Rio Ave
5 : 2
Nottingham 2
19 Jul
Rio Ave
2 : 2
Al Ahli SC
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Alverca

(Away)
15 Aug
Alverca
2 : 2
Estrela da Amadora
09 Aug
FC Porto
2 : 0
Alverca
01 Aug
Alverca
1 : 0
Sporting CP B
25 Jul
Mafra
1 : 0
Alverca
22 Jul
Alverca
2 : 0
Estoril
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 FC Porto 34 28 4 2 66:18 88
2 Sporting CP 34 25 7 2 89:24 82
3 Benfica 34 23 11 0 74:25 80
4 Braga 34 16 11 7 64:36 59
5 Famalicao 34 15 11 8 42:29 56
6 Gil Vicente 34 13 11 10 47:38 50
7 Moreirense 34 12 7 15 37:49 43
8 Arouca 34 12 6 16 47:64 42
9 Vitoria Guimaraes 34 12 6 16 39:51 42
10 Estoril 34 10 9 15 54:57 39
11 Alverca 34 10 9 15 35:52 39
12 Rio Ave 34 8 12 14 35:57 36
13 Santa Clara 34 9 9 16 32:41 36
14 Nacional 34 9 7 18 37:45 34
15 Estrela da Amadora 34 6 12 16 38:56 30
16 Casa Pia 34 6 12 16 31:57 30
17 Tondela 34 6 10 18 27:55 28
18 AFS 34 3 12 19 27:67 21
Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
Promotion - Europa League (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
Relegation - Liga Portugal 2025/2026 (Relegation)
Relegation - Liga Portugal 2 (Main)
Relegation - Liga Portugal 2 (Main)