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Santa Clara vs Rio Ave - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Portugal
Liga Portugal Estádio de São Miguel, Ponta Delgada 
Match Events
3'
3'
Brenner
Assist: Vinicius Lopes
46'
46'
Sub
Spikic D. In: Clemmensen S.
Out: Spikic D.
46'
46'
Sub
Vrousai M. In: Amaral P.
Out: Vrousai M.
AI Match Summary
The Liga Portugal game between Santa Clara and Rio Ave finished 4-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Santa Clara.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
51%
30%
19%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Santa Clara
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
51%
/ Medium Confidence
- Rio Ave haven't matched Santa Clara's recent run of results.
- 51% — that's where the model lands on Santa Clara taking it.
- 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 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28.8%
Santa Clara Clean Sheet 68%
Rio Ave Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Santa Clara | Rio Ave |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 13 | 9 |
| Draws | 8 | 6 |
| Losses | 8 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 1.41 | 1.18 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.97 | 1.68 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.81 | 0.94 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 6, 2026 Liga Portugal
Santa Clara vs Rio Ave
4:0
Apr 11, 2026 Liga Portugal
Santa Clara vs Rio Ave
0:2
Nov 30, 2025 Liga Portugal
Rio Ave vs Santa Clara
1:1
Apr 18, 2025 Liga Portugal
Rio Ave vs Santa Clara
1:1
Dec 7, 2024 Liga Portugal
Santa Clara vs Rio Ave
1:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Santa Clara Compare
Top Goalscorer Brenner
1 Goals Assists Leader Ribeiro T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.39
Avg xA / game 0.91
Rio Ave Compare
Avg xG / game 0.85
Avg xA / game 0.52
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Santa Clara 95 / 100
Rio Ave 10 / 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
Santa Clara Rio Ave
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Santa Clara 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
Recent resilience: Santa Clara stayed unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 games.
Santa Clara's goal record stands at 76% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Rio Ave has conceded goals in 79% of their last 28 outings.
H2H data points to 2.20 goals as a typical output.
Scoring Trends
Santa Clara VS Rio Ave
1.88 Goals Scored 1.25
0.63 Goals Conceded 1.75
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Santa Clara
(Home) 20 Sept
Santa Clara
0 : 0 Braga
13 Sept
Arouca
1 : 2 Santa Clara
06 Sept
Santa Clara
4 : 0 Rio Ave
29 Aug
Alverca
1 : 1 Santa Clara
23 Aug
Santa Clara
1 : 0 Famalicao
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20 Sept
Santa Clara
0 : 0 Braga
06 Sept
Santa Clara
4 : 0 Rio Ave
23 Aug
Santa Clara
1 : 0 Famalicao
10 Aug
Santa Clara
2 : 2 Nacional
25 Jul
Santa Clara
3 : 0 Arouca
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Rio Ave
(Away) 19 Sept
Alverca
1 : 0 Rio Ave
14 Sept
Rio Ave
3 : 3 Estrela da Amadora
06 Sept
Santa Clara
4 : 0 Rio Ave
28 Aug
Rio Ave
0 : 4 Sporting CP
22 Aug
Estoril
0 : 2 Rio Ave
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19 Sept
Alverca
1 : 0 Rio Ave
06 Sept
Santa Clara
4 : 0 Rio Ave
22 Aug
Estoril
0 : 2 Rio Ave
09 Aug
Gil Vicente
1 : 0 Rio Ave
15 Jul
Portimonense
0 : 3 Rio Ave
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 18:3 | 21 |
| 2 | Benfica | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 22:7 | 16 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17:8 | 15 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11:4 | 15 |
| 5 | Arouca | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 6 | Braga | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:5 | 11 |
| 7 | Academico Viseu | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:9 | 11 |
| 8 | Estrela da Amadora | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14:14 | 10 |
| 9 | Gil Vicente | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:5 | 8 |
| 10 | Alverca | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:11 | 8 |
| 11 | Maritimo | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:12 | 8 |
| 12 | Moreirense | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:14 | 8 |
| 13 | Famalicao | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9:7 | 7 |
| 14 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 15 | Nacional | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7:15 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:15 | 4 |
| 17 | Casa Pia | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3:16 | 4 |
| 18 | Estoril | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3:10 | 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)
