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Rio Ave vs Sporting CP
Portugal
Liga Portugal Estádio do Rio Ave, Vila do Conde 
AI Match Summary
Rio Ave host Sporting CP in the Liga Portugal. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. Rio Ave have averaged 1.22 scored and 1.63 conceded recently, against Sporting CP's 2.41 scored and 0.94 conceded. Head-to-head, Rio Ave have won 0 to Sporting CP's 5, with 0 draws. They last met on May 11, 2026, ending 1:4. xG projections (1.50 - 2.13) back Sporting CP to edge this. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Rio Ave haven't matched Sporting CP's recent run of results.
- 52% — 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
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Rio Ave | Sporting CP |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 34 |
| Wins | 9 | 22 |
| Draws | 6 | 8 |
| Losses | 12 | 4 |
| Goals Scored | 1.22 | 2.41 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.63 | 0.94 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.50 | 2.13 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Historical meetings average 3.40 goals per match.
Sporting CP let in goals in 62% of their last 34 matches.
Rio Ave went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Rio Ave found the back of the net in 59% of recent matches (27 games).
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Rio Ave
(Home)Sporting CP
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arouca | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Porto | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
| 3 | Maritimo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 4 | Benfica | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:2 | 4 |
| 5 | Nacional | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 6 | Santa Clara | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 7 | Sporting CP | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 8 | Gil Vicente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 9 | Estrela da Amadora | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 10 | Braga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Academico Viseu | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 12 | Famalicao | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 13 | Estoril | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 14 | Alverca | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 15 | Moreirense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 16 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 17 | Rio Ave | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 18 | Casa Pia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:8 | 0 |
