Sport Picks
Santa Clara vs Rio Ave
Portugal
Liga Portugal 2025/2026 Estádio de São Miguel, Ponta Delgada 
Match Events
39'
39'
Brabec J.
46'
46'
Sub
Welinton Torrao In: Vinicius Lopes
Out: Welinton Torrao
50'
50'
Nikitscher T.
Assist: Vrousai M.
AI Match Summary
The Liga Portugal 2025/2026 game between Santa Clara and Rio Ave finished 0-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Rio Ave.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
43%
30%
27%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Santa Clara
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
43%
/ Low Confidence
- Recent numbers put Santa Clara and Rio Ave close enough that form isn't the deciding factor here.
- Santa Clara are the model's pick here, at 50%.
- Regular Liga Portugal 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- 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 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.6%
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 | 29 |
| Wins | 10 | 10 |
| Draws | 8 | 6 |
| Losses | 11 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 1.31 | 1.31 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.17 | 1.55 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.63 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
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
Jul 27, 2024 Club Friendly
Rio Ave vs Santa Clara
1:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Santa Clara Compare
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81
Rio Ave Compare
Top Goalscorer Nikitscher T.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Santa Clara 59 / 100
Rio Ave 22 / 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
Santa Clara went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.
Santa Clara's goal record stands at 69% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Rio Ave let in goals in 79% of their last 29 matches.
These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.
Scoring Trends
Santa Clara VS Rio Ave
1.88 Goals Scored 2.13
0.63 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Santa Clara
(Home) 15 Aug
Academico Viseu
0 : 1 Santa Clara
10 Aug
Santa Clara
2 : 2 Nacional
25 Jul
Santa Clara
3 : 0 Arouca
22 Jul
Santa Clara
1 : 1 FC Felgueiras
22 Jul
Santa Clara
2 : 1 Moreirense
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10 Aug
Santa Clara
2 : 2 Nacional
25 Jul
Santa Clara
3 : 0 Arouca
22 Jul
Santa Clara
1 : 1 FC Felgueiras
22 Jul
Santa Clara
2 : 1 Moreirense
18 Jul
Santa Clara
2 : 0 Paredes
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Rio Ave
(Away) 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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09 Aug
Gil Vicente
1 : 0 Rio Ave
15 Jul
Portimonense
0 : 3 Rio Ave
16 May
Casa Pia
1 : 1 Rio Ave
25 Apr
Vitoria Guimaraes
2 : 0 Rio Ave
11 Apr
Santa Clara
0 : 2 Rio Ave
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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)
