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Rio Ave vs Sporting CP - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Portugal
Liga Portugal Estádio do Rio Ave, Vila do Conde 
Match Events
5'
5'
Goncalves F.
Assist: Doumbia I.
19'
19'
Catamo G.
Assist: Goncalves F.
26'
26'
Suarez L.
AI Match Summary
The Liga Portugal game between Rio Ave and Sporting CP finished 0-4, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Sporting CP.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
27%
30%
43%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Sporting CP
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
43%
/ Low Confidence
- Rio Ave haven't matched Sporting CP's recent run of results.
- 43% — that's where the model lands on Sporting CP taking it.
- Regular Liga Portugal form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors Sporting CP here — 5 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Rio Ave Clean Sheet 10%
Sporting CP Clean Sheet 14%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Rio Ave | Sporting CP |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 27 |
| Wins | 11 | 17 |
| Draws | 6 | 7 |
| Losses | 11 | 3 |
| Goals Scored | 1.32 | 2.52 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.5 | 0.93 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.06 | 2.31 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 28, 2026 Liga Portugal
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP
0:4
May 11, 2026 Liga Portugal
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP
1:4
Dec 28, 2025 Liga Portugal
Sporting CP vs Rio Ave
4:0
Apr 22, 2025 Taça de Portugal
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP
1:2
Apr 3, 2025 Taça de Portugal
Sporting CP vs Rio Ave
2:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Rio Ave Compare
Avg xG / game 0.82
Avg xA / game 0.53
Sporting CP Compare
Top Goalscorer Suarez L.
2 Goals Assists Leader Goncalves F.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.1
Avg xA / game 1.28
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Rio Ave 18 / 100
Sporting CP 57 / 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
Rio Ave Sporting CP
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Sporting CP Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 3:8
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Historical meetings average 3.60 goals per match.
Rio Ave scored in 64% of their last 28 games.
Sporting CP let in goals in 67% of their last 27 matches.
Solid form: Rio Ave remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Rio Ave VS Sporting CP
1.13 Goals Scored 2.63
2 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
Rio Ave
(Home) 17 Oct
Louletano
0 : 1 Rio Ave
11 Oct
Rio Ave
3 : 2 Nacional
19 Sept
Alverca
1 : 0 Rio Ave
14 Sept
Rio Ave
3 : 3 Estrela da Amadora
06 Sept
Santa Clara
4 : 0 Rio Ave
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11 Oct
Rio Ave
3 : 2 Nacional
14 Sept
Rio Ave
3 : 3 Estrela da Amadora
28 Aug
Rio Ave
0 : 4 Sporting CP
15 Aug
Rio Ave
0 : 2 FC Porto
01 Aug
Rio Ave
3 : 1 Tondela
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Sporting CP
(Away) 13 Oct
Lens
0 : 2 Sporting CP
09 Oct
Braga
1 : 3 Sporting CP
19 Sept
Sporting CP
2 : 2 Arouca
13 Sept
Famalicao
1 : 1 Sporting CP
09 Sept
Sporting CP
3 : 1 Galatasaray
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13 Oct
Lens
0 : 2 Sporting CP
09 Oct
Braga
1 : 3 Sporting CP
13 Sept
Famalicao
1 : 1 Sporting CP
28 Aug
Rio Ave
0 : 4 Sporting CP
08 Aug
Estrela da Amadora
2 : 2 Sporting CP
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 20:4 | 24 |
| 2 | Benfica | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 24:7 | 19 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20:9 | 18 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12:4 | 18 |
| 5 | Arouca | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:7 | 14 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8:6 | 14 |
| 7 | Academico Viseu | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:10 | 14 |
| 8 | Alverca | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:12 | 11 |
| 9 | Braga | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 11 |
| 10 | Estrela da Amadora | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 14:15 | 10 |
| 11 | Maritimo | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:14 | 8 |
| 12 | Moreirense | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:15 | 8 |
| 13 | Famalicao | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:11 | 7 |
| 14 | Rio Ave | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8:17 | 7 |
| 15 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5:10 | 5 |
| 16 | Nacional | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9:18 | 4 |
| 17 | Casa Pia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3:17 | 4 |
| 18 | Estoril | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4:12 | 2 |
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Europa League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - Liga Portugal (Relegation)
Relegation - Liga Portugal 2 2027/2028 (Main)
